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Costa Rica’s Beach Reforestation: How Travelers Can Help Restore the Coast

June 26, 2026

Along beaches stripped of native vegetation, local volunteers and travelers are bringing back coastal forests one tree at a time.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Environment and Sustainability, Costa Rica Tags News & Social Action, Environment, Get Involved, Costa Rica, Volunteering

Queer Celebration in Cologne

June 25, 2026

Cologne, Germany, is the unexpected epicenter of European queer celebration, with its gay districts, carnivals and multiple pride parades.

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In World and Travel, Art Food & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Germany, Europe Tags World and Travel, Arts and Culture, LGBTQIA+, Germany, Europe

Cesky Krumlov: The Heart of South Bohemia

June 23, 2026

This town in the Czech Republic feels frozen, but not lost, in time.

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In World and Travel, Travel Inspiration, Europe, Czech Republic, Guide Feature Tags World and Travel, Travel, Europe, Czech Republic, Arts and Culture, Guide Feature

The Public Transit European Grand Tour

June 23, 2026

Here’s how to plan a sustainable multi-city European trip using world-class public transportation.

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

Where Traffic Meets Trafficking: Inside India’s Child Begging Rackets

June 23, 2026

Children are being kidnapped, maimed and drugged as trafficking networks force them onto India's streets to beg.

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In Get Involved, News and Social Action, Education and Empowerment, Human Rights, India, Asia Tags Children and Youth, News & Social Action, Get Involved, India, Asia, CheckOut

MEGA: Make England Great Again

June 22, 2026

The rise of populism in Great Britain marks a search for national renewal.

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In News and Social Action, Global Politics, United Kingdom Tags News & Social Action, International Affairs, United Kingdom

10 Global Art Exhibitions Worth Viewing This Summer

June 22, 2026

The top art shows of the summer explore what it means to live in the modern world. 

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In World and Travel, Art Food & Culture, Round Up Tags World and Travel, Arts and Culture, Round Up

The Indian Dowry Death: A Commodified Marriage and Clandestine Death

June 18, 2026

Despite continued legal action barring the practice, thousands of Indian women die each year as dowry-giving practices evolve.

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In News and Social Action, Education and Empowerment, India, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Women and Girls, Get Involved, india

Periods, Pads and Power: How Women in Nepal Are Challenging Menstrual Stigma

June 18, 2026

In rural western Nepal, women-led organizations are fighting intense menstrual stigma through reusable pads and education initiatives.

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In News and Social Action, Education and Empowerment, Get Involved, Nepal Tags News & Social Action, Women and Girls, Get Involved, Asia, Nepal

The Hidden Cost of Turtle Hatching Tours

June 17, 2026

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. 

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In News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Environment, Get Involved

Cats from Taiwan to New Zealand: Village Mascots or Invasive Species?

June 16, 2026

From Stephens Island to the Houtong Cat Village, local communities address cat populations differently based on their economic and environmental impacts.

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In News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability, Global Tags News & Social Action, Environment, Global

Two Different Koreas on Two Different Paths

June 16, 2026

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.

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In News and Social Action, Global Politics, Asia, Korea Tags News & Social Action, International Affairs, Asia, South Korea, North Korea

Albania’s Wild River: How the Vjosa Is Reshaping Sustainable Travel

June 16, 2026

Thanks to the country’s recent UNESCO recognition, Albania is working to reduce pollution and balance sustainability with travel along the Vjosa.

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In News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability, Get Involved, Europe, Albania Tags News & Social Action, Sustainability, Get Involved, Europe, Albania

Refugees Wait for Relief in Lesvos

June 16, 2026

A decade after the start of the migration crisis in Europe, the outlook for refugees in Lesvos is bleak.

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights, Get Involved, Europe Tags News & Social Action, Refugees, Get Involved, Europe

Why Ceasefires Fail

June 15, 2026

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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In News and Social Action, Global Politics Tags News & Social Action, War and Conflict

This 3,000-Year-Old Mesoamerican Ball Game is Making a Comeback

June 15, 2026

After centuries of near disappearance, Mexico's oldest sport is being reclaimed by a new generation.

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

Nepali Women Challenging Traditional Himalayan Mountaineering

June 15, 2026

Women in Nepal are redefining the climbing industry and offering women-led treks.

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In News and Social Action, Education and Empowerment, Get Involved, Asia, Nepal Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Women and Girls, Nepal, Asia

The Green Promise of New Zealand Tourism

June 15, 2026

Guided by the Tiaki Promise, visitors discover New Zealand, a land where tourism protects what it celebrates.

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In World and Travel, Outdoor Adventure and Wildlife, New Zealand, Oceania Tags World and Travel, Future Forward, Sustainability, Oceania, New Zealand

10 Places to See Before They Disappear

June 13, 2026

The casualties of industrialization and climate change.

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In World and Travel, Round Up, Travel Inspiration, Global Tags Climate Change, Round Up, Travel, Global, featured story

Haiti Forced to Change World Cup Jerseys After FIFA Rejects ‘Political’ Imagery

June 12, 2026

FIFA’s order for Haiti to redesign its 2026 World Cup jerseys and remove their revolutionary symbolism sparks questions over history, race and political neutrality.

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In News and Social Action, Global Politics Tags News & Social Action, International Affairs
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