wildlife and nature
Norway’s new bridge gives epic views of Vøringsfossen waterfall Aug 25, 2020 • 1 min read
It crosses a canyon 50m above the waterfall, which was the most visited natural attraction in Norway in 2018.
Activities
sustainable travelDubai is the latest city to become a friendlier place for cyclistsAug 24, 2020 • 1 min read
The project is part of Dubai Vision 2021, which aims to make the city one of the best places in the world to live, work and visit by the 50th anniversary of…
luxuryA cosy new glamping resort has opened near Acadia National ParkAug 21, 2020 • 2 min read
A new luxury glamping resort with personal fire pits and outdoor showers has opened in Bar Harbor near Acadia National Park in Maine.
sports'It's been as tough as can be': why this woman is rowing solo from California to HawaiiAug 21, 2020 • 3 min read
Lia Ditton is currently doing an epic solo row from San Francisco to Hawaii. If that wasn't not enough, she has said it's training for something bigger.
wildlife and natureWould you try this extreme 'cliff camping' experience in England?Aug 20, 2020 • 2 min read
Guests abseil down a cliff face to sleep on a porta-ledge anchored to the side of Fleetwith Pike in Cumbria.
wildlife and natureChina’s eye-popping red beach is blossomingAug 19, 2020 • 2 min read
Red Beach in Panjin gets its name from the deep crimson shade the native seepweed turns in September and October.
wildlife and natureHow these digital nomads are helping travelers embrace the van life movementAug 17, 2020 • 5 min read
Best friends Kristen Bor and Linda Romero have embraced van life, spending half the year working remotely from their camper vans.
cruiseCruises are back in the Mediterranean under new health and safety protocolsAug 17, 2020 • 2 min read
The first major cruise ship to set sail in the Mediterranean since the COVID-19 pandemic gripped Europe has set sail.
wildlife and nature'Don't push down a slower friend': US issues 'advice' for bear encountersAug 14, 2020 • 2 min read
As national parks across the US begin to reopen after coronavirus closures, the National Park Service has issued some tongue-in-cheek advice for what to…
wildlife and natureYou and five friends can rent a hot tub boat in SeattleAug 14, 2020 • 2 min read
They might be ideal for families or groups of friends trying to stay away from others due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
wildlife and natureKenya's elephant population doubles in three decadesAug 13, 2020 • 2 min read
The situation has been helped by the fact that the country has managed to "tame" poaching in recent years.
wildlife and natureYou’ll have to travel far to get to the world’s best stargazing spotAug 13, 2020 • 2 min read
A study finds that the best place on Earth to see stars is at a remote site in Antarctica, 4000 meters above sea-level.
wildlife and natureHere's when you can see this summer's Perseid and Delta Aquariid meteor showersAug 12, 2020 • 2 min read
Astronomy fans are gearing up to enjoy the Perseid meteor shower and the Delta Aquariid meteor shower this summer.
wildlife and natureSustainable tourism, wildlife protection and Indigenous culture thrive in Australia's new marine parkAug 11, 2020 • 2 min read
Australia has just made a huge splash in the world of conservation by granting a new marine park to the Northern Territory, the first to be created in the…
campingThis handy unit will transform your car into a camper in a matter of minutesAug 11, 2020 • 2 min read
With planes ground, hotels closed and international travel restrictions in place, road trips have become a popular and safe form of travel this year,…
campingThis new service wants to help you rent out your campervanAug 11, 2020 • 2 min read
It aims to bridge the gap between supply and current demand for safe and sustainable recreational vehicles.
foodA mountain biker shares how Nordic Europe combines the best of food and bikingAug 11, 2020 • 3 min read
World cup mountain biker Tobias Woggon went on an epic journey through northern Europe that combines food and cycling.
wildlife and natureCaptive beluga whales have been released into an open-water sanctuary in IcelandAug 9, 2020 • 3 min read
Iceland will soon be home to the world's first open-water sanctuary for beluga whales in a groundbreaking global marine welfare project.
hikingWales' highest mountain could start charging hikersAug 6, 2020 • 2 min read
Walkers may soon be charged to climb Wales’ highest mountain. A local councilor has claimed a fee as low as £1 per person would help pay for the upkeep…
wildlife and natureEndangered sea turtles released into the wild in Bali after rescue missionAug 6, 2020 • 2 min read
Conservationists in Bali have released about two dozen green turtles back into the their natural habitat after rescuing them from illegal poachers.
wildlife and natureEndangered tigers have returned to western ThailandAug 6, 2020 • 2 min read
For the first time in four years, the big cats have been spotted in western Thailand – a positive step toward the country’s goal of increasing tiger…
nightclubsCan the world’s most famous backpacker strip survive COVID-19?Aug 5, 2020 • 3 min read
Bangkok’s Khao San Road might be the most famous backpacker enclave in the world - how will COVID-19 impact it?