Get paid to visit Taiwan

I recommend listening to Wherever I May Roam by Metallica whilst reading this issue:

• It pays to visit Taiwan.

• Free carry-on luggage in the EU? Maybe.

• No more short-term Airbnbs in NYC.

• Complete National UK Peak challenge in 24 hours.

THIS WEEK’S NEWS

• You can get paid to visit Taiwan.

• No more short-term Airbnbs in New York as of now.

• EU might ban hand luggage fees on all flights.

• UNESCO adds 42 new World Heritage sites, from a Viking fortress in Denmark to a Congo elephant haven.

• A grizzly bear killed a couple and their dog in Banff National Park.

• Skin compounds attract mosquitoes, while bite size and itchiness result from reactions to mosquito saliva, according to research.

• This 16-year-old deliberately cut down an iconic 200-year-old tree in England. But why?

• Florida man arrested after trying to cross Atlantic in human-powered hamster wheel. But why?

UNIQUE ADVENTURES

• Take on the National UK 3 Peaks challenge in 24 hours or in 3 days, by hiking the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales.

• Take your autumn activities to the next level by snorkelling through a British Columbia salmon migration.

TRAVEL GIVEAWAYS & DEALS

• Trip sweepstakes: Win a trip to Panama for two or win 5 nights in Antigua.

• Get a free trek with Skyhook by sharing this newsletter. Your personalised tracking link is right at the end.

• Holiday sale UK: Save 40% on all-inclusive trips to Egypt, Morocco, and more with Travel Republic's offer.

• Holiday sale USA: Lowest price ever on a Bahamas cruise - from $28 per night.

• Flight sale UK: Now is the time to visit a rare Mongolia for €481 flights from Budapest or Prague.

• Flight sale USA: 

  • Nonstop round trip flights to Milan from $400 to visit the Alps.

  • Round-trip flights to South Africa from $747.

GEAR OFFERS

• Pearl iZUMi runs a fall clearance with up to 75% off.

• 200+ outfitters of Polaris Adventures offer unique ATV, snowmobile, and boat experiences in the USA.

• Db, the creative Scandinavian bag maker, offers a 10% discount code until Dec 31, 2023 (WELCOME10), or free shipping this month (SEPTFREE).

• Travelpro offers up to 20% off site-wide with code valid till Nov 30, 2023 (TPBACK).

• Get up to 25% off fall camping gear and free express shipping on $50+ orders at Bass Pro.

OUTDOOR TECH & TOOLS

• Japan Airlines reveals swanky new high-tech aircraft.

GREAT THINGS WE READ THIS WEEK

• The most absurd ultra-running competitions in the US.

• After dedicating his life to visiting the most remote places, explorer Reza Pakravan ventures into uncharted territories in the Hidden Frontiers: Arabia on Discovery Channel.

• Bright ideas in travel 2023 by Condé Nast Traveler.

• AI chatbots want to plan your future trips - should you let them?

• Here are all the European towns that will pay you up to €80,000 to move there.

• Would regulating skydiving affect the fun?

• This outdoorsy state is the happiest in the US.

• Are digital nomads crowding destinations or reviving them?

• 15 best travel podcasts right now.

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