astrotourism
The 2018 Astronomy Photographer of the Year awardsNov 5, 2018 • 1 min read
In his 1999 book Stardust, British author Neil Gaiman wonders if “we’re human because we look at the stars, or do we look at the stars because we’re human?”…
Adventure Travel
sustainable travelYou can break in a wild horse in the Australian outbackOct 23, 2018 • 2 min read
If you're heading to Australia next year, then consider a visit to Kings Creek Station where travellers will find a unique experience – the chance to…
wildlife and natureVietnam launches its first ethical elephant experienceOct 21, 2018 • 2 min read
In a move that will delight animal-lovers, one national park in Vietnam has decided to ditch elephant rides in favour of the country’s first ethical…
wildlife and natureThe world's walking routes with the most traffic on InstagramOct 15, 2018 • 4 min read
Going on a hike when travelling allows us to experience a destination from a different perspective – you get close to nature and fauna of the region, and…
- wildlife and natureVisual artist makes Earth look like a sci-fi universe
Oct 10, 2018 • 1 min read
It’s remarkable what a small flip of perspective can do – one slightly different point of view, and suddenly we see landscapes that we never imagined. That’s…
wildlife and natureAmur leopards in the wild have been brought back from the brink of extinctionOct 8, 2018 • 1 min read
The critically-endangered Amur leopards were almost extinct only 20 years ago, but according to Russia’s environmental protection authorities their number…
- wildlife and natureWildlife Photographer of the Year finalists
Sep 26, 2018 • 1 min read
The Natural History Museum of London has just released the finalists for this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, which “challenge us to…
wildlife and natureHike through Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia on a new long-distance trailSep 19, 2018 • 1 min read
For lovers of the great outdoors, there is a new long-distance, multi-country hiking trail in the Balkans region. Called the High Scardus Trail, the 495km…
- wildlife and natureDogs up close exploring the Arctic
Sep 19, 2018 • 1 min read
Dogs are a treasure to us all always, and even more so when they’re bravely exploring the Arctic regions of our planet like they do in Alicja Zmysłowska’s…
wildlife and natureThis army veteran is walking the entire coastline of the UK for charitySep 5, 2018 • 2 min read
Former British Army man Christian Lewis is on a mission; to walk the entire coastline of the United Kingdom while raising money (and awareness) for a…
- wildlife and natureThe Salar de Uyuni through a pastel lens
Sep 4, 2018 • 1 min read
The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world’s largest salt flat, born out of prehistoric lakes. It covers more than 10,000 square kilometres and sits at 3656…
wildlife and natureWalk in the steps of Christopher Robin at the real-life Hundred Acre WoodAug 30, 2018 • 2 min read
With this summer’s Christopher Robin, released by Disney, and last year’s Goodbye Christopher Robin, produced by Fox Pictures, it looks like the Winnie…
- wildlife and natureThe best cities in the US for outdoor space
Aug 22, 2018 • 0 min read
If you’re looking for the cities with most green spaces in the United States, then a new report by Pots Planets & More will give you all the answers you…
foodBangkok's Khao San Road cleans up (but don’t worry, there’s still beer)Aug 13, 2018 • 1 min read
Love it or hate it, Bangkok’s Khao San Road is for many their first introduction to Thailand’s crowded night markets, colourful túk-túks, sizzling street…
wildlife and natureAre you brave enough to jump down 27 waterfalls in the Dominican Republic?Aug 11, 2018 • 2 min read
Jumping down a waterfall is a common enough experience, one that can happen in every corner of the world. Jumping down twenty-seven of them, though, only…
wildlife and natureTrack wild tigers in Siberia on this safari tourAug 9, 2018 • 2 min read
Siberian tigers are one of the world’s most endangered animals, and the natural habitat in which they live wild has shrunk significantly. Tracking and…
- wildlife and natureSee Icelandic horses like never before
Aug 1, 2018 • 1 min read
The photos of the series combine the beauty of the land to that of the horses, “within one fantastical and intertwined realm,” as Drew Doggett told Lonely…
wildlife and natureSee the best US cities for lovers of the outdoorsJul 31, 2018 • 1 min read
In a world of increasing urban living, outdoor living is probably at an all-time premium for many of us. Now one study has ranked US cities to find which…
sustainable travelVail, Colorado has been named the first sustainable mountain resort destinationJul 26, 2018 • 1 min read
The Colorado mountain town of Vail has been certified as a sustainable mountain resort destination, recognizing its efforts to preserve and protect the…
- wildlife and natureSee cats sitting on historical monuments around the world
Jul 20, 2018 • 0 min read
Cats rule supreme over the Internet and in the hearts of many around the world. They’re fluffy and have soft ears and funny tails and who doesn’t love petting…
wildlife and natureDefy gravity on China's new record-breaking glass bridgeJul 19, 2018 • 1 min read
Vertigo sufferers beware! Taking a walk along the world’s longest glass bridge in China's Hebei province is a head-spinning undertaking.
- wildlife and natureThe Italian valley that explodes into colour every year
Jul 18, 2018 • 0 min read
Every year, the village of Castelluccio di Norcia in the Central Italian province of Umbria bursts into colour as thousands and thousands of flowers bloom…