wildlife and nature
How to watch the 2020 solar eclipse onlineDec 14, 2020 • 2 min read
Parts of the southern hemisphere will fall into shadow today for the only total solar eclipse of 2020. Observers in countries including Chile and…
Activities
wildlife and natureNew Red List reveals 31 extinct species - and some conservation successesDec 11, 2020 • 4 min read
New data released by the IUCN has shown 31 animal species have gone extinct, with a worrying trend outlined for fresh water dolphins, sharks and rays.
hikingMount Everest's height has increased by almost a meterDec 10, 2020 • 2 min read
Nepal and China have announced a change to the height of the world's highest mountain after surveyors measured it again.
cruiseThe world's biggest square-rigged ship is hosting celebrity-led cruisesDec 10, 2020 • 2 min read
Two interesting celebrity-led cruises are taking place on a ship that takes 70% of its power from natural sources.
wildlife and natureEvidence the world's smallest possum survived Australia's bush firesDec 8, 2020 • 2 min read
A voluntary group found the little pygmy possum as part of a conservation effort across the 440,500-hectare island.
sportsThe ‘world’s deepest diving pool’ has opened in PolandDec 7, 2020 • 2 min read
A unique attraction has opened in Poland, described as ‘the deepest diving pool in the world’.
photographyNikon's popular free online photography classes are backDec 4, 2020 • 2 min read
Through the end of 2020, camera manufacturer Nikon is offering free digital photography classes.
shoppingShop from a medina in Marrakesh without leaving your houseDec 4, 2020 • 2 min read
Two new online shopping experiences offer support to small, local Moroccan businesses rather than online retail giants.
shoppingTry the Queen's new gin made with botanicals from her country retreatDec 4, 2020 • 2 min read
Queen Elizabeth II is selling a gin made from ingredients from her country residence, Sandringham House, in Norfolk.
wildlife and naturePlant a tree of hope in New Zealand to start 2021 on a positive noteDec 3, 2020 • 2 min read
People are invited plant a native tree in a forest that will represent hope and regrowth for the new year ahead.
wildlife and natureCher has rescued the world's loneliest elephantDec 1, 2020 • 2 min read
The 36-year-old elephant was gifted to Pakistan by the Sri Lankan government in 1985 when he was aged one.
wildlife and natureNew Zealand couple hand over gorgeous stretch of land to the nationDec 1, 2020 • 2 min read
The gift is significant for the Wakatipu area and wider New Zealand as the area has come under pressure from developers.
cyclingThe UK's longest mountain bike trail for beginners is now openNov 30, 2020 • 2 min read
BikePark Wales has a network of 40 criss-crossing routes for all abilities and includes runs with bermed corners, roller coaster sections, rock slabs and tree…
wildlife and natureRest your head in a cosy Norwegian forest treehouse overlooking a fjordNov 30, 2020 • 2 min read
A stunning new accommodation has been unveiled in Norway that sees guests sleeping in a cosy treehouse overlooking the magnificent Hardanger Fjord.
wildlife and nature"I’m always looking for a shower": what it's like to travel in an SUV for two yearsNov 30, 2020 • 3 min read
Nathaniel Wise’s travel addiction started when he began backpacking North Cascades National Park. Now he lives in an SUV full time.
wildlife and natureThe Ioway Tribe is creating the largest tribal national park in the USNov 27, 2020 • 2 min read
It will protect the land for future generations of tribal members of the Ioway Nation, and preserve the stories and heritage of its people.
sports'Thanks for having existed Diego' - Buenos Aires and Naples mourn MaradonaNov 26, 2020 • 1 min read
Fans have gathered to pay tribute to Diego Maradona in Buenos Aires and Naples
beachesWin a tropical getaway for two people to Costa Rica in 2021Nov 26, 2020 • 2 min read
Costa Rica is offering free vacations to residents from the US and Canada who deserve a well-earned rest.
filmHobbiton has been named one of New Zealand’s best butterfly sanctuariesNov 26, 2020 • 2 min read
Tourists aren’t the only ones enamoured by New Zealand’s Hobbiton, as the set has just been named one of the best spots in the country for butterflies.
sportsA seven-mile underwater sculpture park and artificial reef will open in MiamiNov 25, 2020 • 2 min read
A new underwater sculpture park is coming to Miami Beach. Called the ReefLine it will function as an artificial reef to protect and preserve Miami's…
wildlife and natureHow to see a frosty moon and the final lunar eclipse of the yearNov 25, 2020 • 2 min read
The imminent penumbral lunar eclipse will be the fourth and the final eclipse to take place this year.
- luxuryNew luxury resort that floats on water is set to open in Dubai
Nov 23, 2020 • 1 min read
The resort will consist of a luxury hotel surrounded by six floating houses, which can detach and set sail on their own.
