With its intricate Islamic architecture, the Alhambra offers a glimpse into Spain’s layered history and is a memorable stop for travelers today.

I’ve watched tourism reshape Venice. Here’s how the city is trying to change that.

A nature center in Thailand works to protect an elephant corridor while confronting the environmental costs of tourism in fragile ecosystems.

A complete guide to the Top 10 14ers in Colorado, by a native who has summited all 58 14,000 ft peaks. 

These five simple tricks will help you pack smarter, stay organized and make your next flight less stressful.

The GX Conference goes to Cambodia for 2026.

How to find the islands, snowy mountains and sand dunes you won’t want to miss visiting.

Discover the people, food and traditions that give Kyrgyzstan its place in the center of Central Asia.

Socotra Island is home to some of the most jaw-dropping ecological wonders on Earth, but its location in Yemen drives tourists away.

From climate protests to human rights movements, young activists are finding new ways to challenge authority, mobilize communities and make their voices heard.

At Senegal’s Lake Retba, thousands of salt miners endure dangerous conditions, often with few alternatives for earning a living.

Social media is reshaping how young people understand masculinity, femininity and gender roles.

Brazil reelected President Lula da Silva, a champion of the natural environment, over Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro, an election and climate change denier.

How the U.S. politicization of Canada’s 2026 wildfires has amplified existing tensions between the two countries.

Child labor has fallen globally, but conflict, poverty, climate shocks and school disruption are making it harder to keep children out of work in the places carrying the heaviest burden.

Behind Tanzania’s safari paradise, the Maasai people face displacement as conservation models prioritize ecotourism over human rights.

The death of Saltanat Nukenova sparked nationwide attention and legal reform, but Kazakhstan is facing a crucial question: Do stronger laws translate into real protection for women? 

From family-run yurt camps to felt-making workshops, locally led tourism is bringing income to rural Kyrgyzstan while connecting travelers with traditions communities are working to sustain.