wildlife and nature
The most beautiful forests of ItalyAug 9, 2019 • 1 min read
Forests have been catching our imagination for many years, becoming perfect settings for both fairytales and long peaceful walks. They also need to be…
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- photographyThe 2019 iPhone Photography Awards
Aug 2, 2019 • 1 min read
Ever since the first model of the iPhone came out, users have been taking pictures with it all over the world. And with the progressive upgrades to its camera,…
sustainable travelWhy Tenerife is saying adios to Instagram-friendly stone towersJul 29, 2019 • 1 min read
Tenerife is calling time on the Instagram-friendly stone towers that have cropped up across the island’s beaches.
hotelsSleep beneath the stars in a hammock over the ocean in the MaldivesJul 26, 2019 • 1 min read
If you fancy an unusual sleeping experience, you may be intrigued by the idea of sleeping in a flat hammock bed suspended over the ocean in the Maldives.
beachesMustique: what you need to know about the Royal Family’s favourite Caribbean islandJul 23, 2019 • 1 min read
Never heard of the Caribbean Island of Mustique? Don’t worry, few have. The exclusive paradise, home to just 3000 people, is part of the St Vincent and…
wildlife and natureEscape the crowds in Thailand at these seven spotsJul 13, 2019 • 3 min read
Thailand is encouraging visitors to look beyond the usual hotspots in favour of some emerging destinations instead.
cruiseSee the 2021 total solar eclipse from an Antarctic cruiseJul 4, 2019 • 2 min read
On 4 December 2021, cruise passengers will go from blinding white conditions to a complete blackout. Willingly.
wildlife and natureThe best spots in the US to watch the Perseid meteor shower this summerJul 1, 2019 • 3 min read
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best astronomical events of the year, visible in 2019 from 17 July to 24 August. What makes this meteor shower so…
photographyA tripod for travel and wildlife photographers is making waves onlineJun 28, 2019 • 2 min read
This collapsable Travel Tripod is generating waves online, surpassing its Kickstarter goal by millions of dollars.
beachesThis idyllic Greek island was looking for residents, and wanted to pay them to move thereJun 28, 2019 • 1 min read
One Greek island was reportedly looking for residents, but unfortunately, the municipality says this is no longer the case.
wildlife and natureHike to a cabin overlooking a fjord in the forests outside OsloJun 28, 2019 • 1 min read
Travellers who want to retreat into nature can book a stay in an amazing cabin that sits on a viewpoint overlooking the Oslo fjord.
sustainable travelTake an eco-tour around Chernobyl and see how wildlife and nature has reboundedJun 19, 2019 • 2 min read
The Exclusion Zone around the nuclear power plant of Chernobyl has become an accidental wildlife sanctuary, and it’s now possible to visit it and see how…
hotelsSleep amongst the trees in a new Ohio treehouse villageJun 18, 2019 • 2 min read
Who hasn’t dreamt of taking to the trees for a night or two? It’s the stuff of childhood reveries, and next year, nature-lovers of all ages will be able…
wildlife and natureGo on an Arctic adventure along WWII insertion routes led by ex-UK Special ForcesJun 18, 2019 • 1 min read
One company has announced an epic adventure through the Arctic wilderness that sees participants retracing WWII insertion routes through extreme weather.
astrotourismThe International Space Station may open to tourists in 2020Jun 11, 2019 • 2 min read
Space is quickly becoming one of the hottest destinations on earth – or more accurately, near earth.
beachesAn idyllic Irish island is looking for new residentsJun 5, 2019 • 2 min read
An Irish island is looking to reverse over a century of emigration that has seen its population drop to just 469 people.
sustainable travelJaw-dropping moments in nature captured in this photography competitionJun 3, 2019 • 2 min read
From a gorilla tenderly embracing its caretaker to a black grouse's sensational mating ritual, this year's BigPicture: Natural World Photography…
wildlife and natureWhy Saturday is the perfect day to go hiking in the USMay 30, 2019 • 1 min read
Travellers looking for something to do around the US this weekend need look no further than their local trail.
astrotourismHere's why stargazers should consider a trip to New Zealand this yearMay 24, 2019 • 2 min read
With the 50th anniversary of the moon landing coming up on 20 July 2019 the world’s attention will be turning skywards this summer. But did you know one…
wildlife and natureCalifornia's wine country is bathed in light in an incredible art projectMay 22, 2019 • 2 min read
If you're travelling to California between now and next January, you may wish to check out an incredible immersive art installation that is lighting up…
wildlife and natureTravel off-grid in these completely self-sufficient egg-shaped podsMay 22, 2019 • 1 min read
A new self-sufficient eco-pod could revolutionise off-grid experiences for travelers in the US.
wildlife and natureControversial plan in the works for cable cars on KilimanjaroMay 21, 2019 • 2 min read
Tanzania has announced a controversial plan to install cable cars on Africa’s tallest mountain, Kilimanjaro. Although still in the process of completing a…