Friday around the planet

Friday Around the Planet is a list of travel-related news and inspiration you might have missed over the past week.

I have already watched three episodes of Our Great National Parks, hosted by former US President Barack Obama. I'm hooked on sloths who change color, and I've already added places like Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park to my list.

The UK's first World Surfing Reserve is in North Devon. The coastline will be protected against harmful development and pollution.

Channel Islands National Park has been on my list of places to visit for a long time. The islands off the coast of southern California are often compared to the Galapagos.

There is a new exhibit at the Museo Civico Archeologico in Bologna that tells the story of famed singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla.

Are you looking for travel ideas inspired by the Bard? There are 10 Shakespearean sites that allow you to follow in the footsteps of the great playwright.