wildlife and nature
Watch the year's biggest and brightest super pink moon from your windowApr 2, 2020 • 2 min read
An impending lunar event on 7/8 April promises to deliver a dramatic moon that can be admired from home.
Wildlife and Nature
national parksMore US national parks have closed due to COVID-19Apr 1, 2020 • 2 min read
*UPDATED APRIL 1* Joshua Tree, Arches, Canyonlands, and Glacier national parks have closed, becoming the latest protected lands to shut their gates in the face…
wildlife and natureAs residents stay home, goats are taking over the streets of this Welsh townMar 31, 2020 • 2 min read
A herd of goats have swapped the mountains for suburbia by taking over the quarantined streets of this seaside neighbourhood in Wales.
wildlife and natureThe USA's most famous hiking trails are asking people to stay awayMar 25, 2020 • 4 min read
In an effort to protect the health of their communities and minimize the impact of COVID-19, organizations operating on behalf of the country’s best-known…
wildlife and natureFiona the hippo goes online at Cincinnati ZooMar 20, 2020 • 2 min read
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in Ohio has come up with a new initiative to keep people connected to its animals.
wildlife and natureThese adorable penguins explored their aquarium during the coronavirus closureMar 20, 2020 • 2 min read
The Shedd Aquarium shared footage of cute penguins wandering around freely to meet other little creatures.
wildlife and natureNational Trust opens UK parks, gardens and coasts for free during social-distancingMar 19, 2020 • 1 min read
The National Trust is opening parklands, coast, countryside and gardens for free so that people can get out and about during the COVID-19 outbreak.
wildlife and natureThe canals of Venice look very different without touristsMar 18, 2020 • 1 min read
While locals and tourists alike stay inside and all of Italy's major cities are deserted, animals step back into the streets and canals of the country.
wildlife and natureWhere to find the world's best new coastal trailsMar 11, 2020 • 2 min read
As England prepares to complete the England Coat Path National Trail (the longest coastal path in the world, ), we've rounded up some of the best seaside…
wildlife and natureStay at this luxury tented camp in Kenya and see the world’s last two northern white rhinosMar 10, 2020 • 3 min read
The northern white rhino is a subspecies of the white rhino that used to roam freely over Uganda, Chad, Sudan, the Central African Republic and the…
wildlife and natureThe world's longest coastal path to open in England this yearMar 9, 2020 • 2 min read
The entire English coast will become accessible for the first time when the England Coast Path is completed later this year; offering hikers, cyclists,…
wildlife and natureThe Pacific island of Niue is the first whole country to become a dark sky nationMar 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Niue has received formal accreditation as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary and International Dark Sky Community.
luxurySpend a night under the stars at this treehouse in the South African bushMar 9, 2020 • 1 min read
The Ngala Treehouse is a unique and luxurious retreat to enjoy the wilderness of the South African bush and sleep with nothing but the stars above.
wildlife and natureGet away from everyone at these new rustic cabins in Texas Hill CountryMar 7, 2020 • 2 min read
A new resort has opened in Texas Hill Country that gives guests the opportunity to stay in stylish, rustic cabins set on 60 acres of unspoilt land.
wildlife and natureHawaii's most popular walk-through lava tube has finally reopenedMar 4, 2020 • 3 min read
It’s been closed for nearly two years, but Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Nāhuku – otherwise known as Thurston Lava Tube – has finally reopened to the…
astrotourismA super worm moon is coming to illuminate the skiesMar 3, 2020 • 2 min read
The super worm moon will occur on 9 March at 17.48pm Universal Time and should be visible throughout the entire evening.
campingGaze over Norway’s wild fjords and lush valleys from these birdboxes for humansFeb 27, 2020 • 2 min read
These Norwegian birdboxes for humans have stunning views and sleek minimalist designs.
wildlife and natureThese US states are taking federal land protections into their own handsFeb 26, 2020 • 3 min read
Even as public lands are under threat in the US, with former national monuments now open to drilling, mining, and grazing and current ones subjected to…
wildlife and natureThis hike will let you take in some of Thailand's best views - but it's only open for a weekFeb 25, 2020 • 2 min read
Through 1 March, climbers in Thailand will be able to get a firsthand look at one of the country’s most stunning vistas – but not for long.
cyclingThe apps making hiking easier, even in remote locationsFeb 25, 2020 • 3 min read
Plucky outdoor enthusiasts prefer to hike the old-fashioned way: a map, compass and self-reliance. Others may need a digital guide to help them on their way.
foodRooftop beekeeper ensures this Parisian hotel always has honeyFeb 25, 2020 • 3 min read
High above the the city, supplying Mandarin Oriental Paris hotel with the honey are 100,000 bees, living in hives set up by beekeeper Audric de Campeau.
wildlife and natureWould you sign up for adult summer camp for a digital detox?Feb 25, 2020 • 2 min read
One company is capitalizing on the desire for a device-free getaway with programming to help balance the need for screens with a healthy dose of time offline –…