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How to Road Trip Switzerland

August 5, 2025

Explore this guide to a week of road tripping through Switzerland.

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In Europe, Switzerland, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Europe, Switzerland, Travel

Dhobi Ghat: The World’s Largest Open-Air Laundry

August 5, 2025

This massive outdoor wash yard continues to serve Mumbai’s hotels, hospitals and homes after more than a century of operation.

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In Asia, India, Art Food & Culture, World and Travel Tags Arts and Culture, india, Asia

The Right to Rest: The Global Push for Nap Rights

August 1, 2025

Around the world, workers and activists are challenging the systems that equate exhaustion with success, fighting to make rest a protected right, not a privilege. 

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In Global, Human Rights, News and Social Action Tags Global, Human Rights

Thailand’s Smog Problem

August 1, 2025

With gray, smog-covered skylines, the tropical country and its citizens are facing serious pollution issues. 

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In Asia, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action, Thailand Tags Asia, thailand, Climate Change

Will Recognizing the Taliban Ultimately Help The Afghan People?

August 1, 2025

Although Russia’s official decision to recognize the Taliban came as a surprise, many countries already unofficially acknowledge the de facto government, and some argue that Western recognition may be the best way to help the Afghan people.

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In Afghanistan, Asia, Human Rights, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Afghanistan, Human Rights

Lake Titicaca: South America’s Sacred Waters

August 1, 2025

Explore this beautiful testament to the endurance of ancient cultures in a rapidly changing world.

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In Bolivia, Peru, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel, South America Tags South America, Bolivia, Peru, Travel

Discover Croatia Through 7 Lesser-Known Coastal Towns

July 31, 2025

Known for clear blue waters and a rich history, the beach towns along the shores of Croatia offer a look into the country’s blended cultures and charming coastal attractions.

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In Croatia, Europe, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Croatia, Europe, Travel

The Human Cost of Illegal Fishing in Thailand

July 31, 2025

The global seafood industry’s demand has fueled illegal fishing practices, like forced labor and human trafficking, with Thailand being a hotspot of these illicit affairs.

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In Asia, Human Rights, News and Social Action, Thailand Tags Asia, thailand, Human Rights

Paying to Keep the Light at America's Lighthouses

July 31, 2025

More Americans are paying for the chance to live and work in historic lighthouses, blurring the line between volunteering and vacationing.

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In Global, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Global, Travel

Climate Change Threatens Popular Tourist Sites

July 31, 2025

As global temperatures increase and sea levels rise, some of the world’s most famous destinations are at risk.

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In Global, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action Tags Global, Climate Change

How To Road Trip Austria

July 31, 2025

Explore this detailed guide to a week-long road trip in Austria.

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In Austria, Europe, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Travel, Europe, Austria

The 6 Most Fascinating Maya Ruins in Belize

July 31, 2025

Walk among pyramids, tombs, and temples at these unforgettable archaeological destinations.

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In Belize, South America, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Travel, Belize, South America

The Dire State of Education and Health Care in Syria

July 31, 2025

Education and health support are increasingly important in Syria's present and future for the over two million children without education. 

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In Asia, Education and Empowerment, News and Social Action, Syria Tags Asia, syria, Education

Urban Heat Islands: Cities Grapple with Rising Temperatures

July 31, 2025

Cities tend to be hotter on average than rural areas as a result of their infrastructure, and the warming of our climate is only making it worse. 

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In Climate Change, Environment and Sustainability, Global, News and Social Action Tags Global, Climate Change

The Dalai Lama Announces His Succession Plan

July 31, 2025

The long-exiled Dalai Lama has confirmed he will have a successor, defending that “no one else” has authority in this matter.

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In Asia, News and Social Action, Global Politics, Tibet Tags Asia, International Affairs, Tibet

Gaza’s Starvation Has Made Giving Birth a Death Sentence

July 30, 2025

A United Nations agency warns that malnutrition in Gaza risks the loss of an entire generation, highlighting the threat it poses to women’s healthcare.

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In News and Social Action, Palestine, Global Health, Asia Tags Human Rights, Global Health, Asia, palestine

Why is Israel Targeting Syria Again?

July 22, 2025

Analysts say Israel’s recent strikes on Syria aim not only to protect the Druze minority but also to serve its goals of geopolitical influence. 

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In Asia, Israel, News and Social Action, Global Politics, Syria Tags Asia, Syria, Israel, War and Conflict

Weddings Around the World: Traditions of Love and Unity

July 21, 2025

Internationally, weddings are celebrated with unique cultural traditions ranging from playful games to serious rituals that symbolize the blending of lives.

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In Art Food & Culture, Global, World and Travel Tags Global, Arts and Culture

How a Colombian Music Genre Spread Across Latin America

July 21, 2025

Cumbia music began in Colombia and spread across Latin America, evolving into unique styles that reflect each region’s culture and social struggles.

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In Colombia, Art Food & Culture, South America, World and Travel Tags Colombia, South America, Arts and Culture

Coffee, Climate, and Tourism in Guatemala

July 21, 2025

In Guatemala’s volcanic highlands, agro-tourism is helping coffee farmers push back against economic and environmental changes.

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In Guatemala, Outdoor Adventure and Wildlife, South America, World and Travel Tags Future Forward, South America, Guatamala
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