wildlife and nature
Dwarf giraffes have been spotted in Uganda and NamibiaJan 13, 2021 • 2 min read
Researchers have become interested in two creatures with shorter legs who have been discovered in different countries.
Activities
festivals and eventsChina's incredible Harbin Snow and Ice Festival is a kaleidoscopic celebration of winterJan 12, 2021 • 2 min read
Modifications have been made to allow the festival to go ahead due to small outbreaks of COVID-19 in nearby cities.
wildlife and natureThe newest national park in the US is a hotspot for outdoor adventuresJan 11, 2021 • 2 min read
Despite its name, the New River is one of the oldest in the world, and the area is a hotspot for outdoor adventures, from white-water rafting on rapids up to…
wildlife and natureThis former Shanghai airport has been turned into a beautiful parkJan 11, 2021 • 2 min read
Xuhui Runway Park has been built on Shanghai's only civilian airport as part of an urban revitalization project.
wildlife and natureThere's new hope for the world’s most endangered turtleJan 8, 2021 • 2 min read
The capture of a female turtle in Vietnam means that at least one male and one female are now known to exist.
photographyNASA reveals its best pictures of Earth from 2020Jan 8, 2021 • 2 min read
They were taken taken by the astronauts who lived and worked aboard the International Space Station during 2020.
digital nomadThese women left winter in the city for a dream job in the MaldivesJan 6, 2021 • 2 min read
The beach and books: two of our favorite things. Now imagine a job that combines the two in the Maldives.
wildlife and natureGaze at stunning stars in Minnesota's first International Dark Sky ParkJan 4, 2021 • 2 min read
This past September, when Boundary Waters was named an International Dark Sky Sanctuary, it became the first certified dark-sky site in Minnesota, and now the…
wildlife and natureThis tiny home folds up so you can transport it anywhereJan 4, 2021 • 1 min read
These sustainable and "unfolding" tiny houses are a creation of Latvian company Brette Haus and they serve a wide range of purposes.
photographyThese are the images that defined 2020Dec 31, 2020 • 0 min read
In a year like no other, these are the moments that shaped the world 2020.
wildlife and natureHere's when you can see the final full moon of 2020Dec 23, 2020 • 1 min read
The last full moon of the year will take place over the holidays and is known as a cold or long night moon.
wildlife and natureHow to view the Kilauea volcano eruption safely, according to the National Park ServiceDec 23, 2020 • 5 min read
As thousands converge on the Big Island to see Kilauea in action, officials urge caution – both in light of the active eruption and the global pandemic.
historyYou can watch this year's winter solstice at Stonehenge onlineDec 17, 2020 • 2 min read
The ancient, mystical site has announced that it will livestream its winter solstice celebration for the first time.
skiingWant to ski in Aspen? You’ll need to take a COVID-19 testDec 15, 2020 • 2 min read
The order has been issued by Pitkin Country to protect the local community as the winter ski season gets underway.
historyExplore the stunning villages and vistas of Southern Italy on this new hiking networkDec 14, 2020 • 2 min read
Initiatives like the Cammino Materano aim to bring recognition to the many areas in Southern Italy that are breathtakingly beautiful but largely unknown.
wildlife and natureRare 'Christmas Star' event to occur on the winter solstice this yearDec 14, 2020 • 1 min read
The planets Jupiter and Saturn are closing in on their great conjunction on December 21, the day of the winter solstice.
wildlife and natureHow 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…
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’.