In a travel-hungry world, it’s time to celebrate lesser-known treasures while prioritizing eco-consciousness, intimacy and crowd-free escapes.
The Uros Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca are man-made reed constructions in an Indigenous Quechua community.
With Australian surf spots under threat from climate change, opportunities arise for civilian activism.
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Despite continued legal action barring the practice, thousands of Indian women die each year as dowry-giving practices evolve.
In rural western Nepal, women-led organizations are fighting intense menstrual stigma through reusable pads and education initiatives.
Sea turtle hatching tours are often marketed as ecologically beneficial experiences, but choosing the wrong one could prioritize visitor entertainment over animal welfare and effectively haunt hatchlings for the rest of their lives.
From Stephens Island to the Houtong Cat Village, local communities address cat populations differently based on their economic and environmental impacts.
As South Korea sentences its former president to life in prison, North Korea’s Kim Jong Un becomes the most powerful leader in the country’s history.
Thanks to the country’s recent UNESCO recognition, Albania is working to reduce pollution and balance sustainability with travel along the Vjosa.
A decade after the start of the migration crisis in Europe, the outlook for refugees in Lesvos is bleak.
From Gaza to Lebanon to Iran, ceasefire agreements meant to halt conflict have been met with continued airstrikes and targeted killings.
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