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Star Searching? Astrotourism is the Answer.

August 2, 2026

As humanity loses its view of the cosmos, a small island northeast of New Zealand stands as a rare refuge where community, culture and ecology keep the Milky Way alive.

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In World and Travel, New Zealand, Outdoor Adventure and Wildlife Tags World and Travel, New Zealand, Guide Feature, Outdoor

Car-Free Mediterranean: A Guide from Barcelona to Italy

August 2, 2026

Travelers can journey from Barcelona to the Amalfi Coast by train, ferry and bus, turning transportation into part of a sustainable Mediterranean experience.

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In Europe, World and Travel, Travel Inspiration, Guide Feature Tags Sustainability, Europe, World and Travel, Travel, Guide Feature, Spain, Italy

The Ultimate Odyssey Travel Itinerary

August 2, 2026

If you loved Christopher Nolan’s film, here’s how to follow Odysseus’ epic journey around the Mediterranean Sea.

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In World and Travel, Travel Inspiration, Round Up, Guide Feature Tags World and Travel, Travel, Round Up, Guide Feature

Lessons from the World’s Happiest Country

August 1, 2026

What makes Finland the happiest country in the world, and what can we learn from its way of life?

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In News and Social Action, Education and Empowerment, Finland, Europe Tags News & Social Action, Social Entrepreneurship, Finland, Europe

In Jamaica, the Sea is for Sale

August 1, 2026

Jamaicans have no legal right to access most of their own seashore, but a movement is brewing to assert a claim to their natural resources.

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In Get Involved, Jamaica, News and Social Action, Human Rights, Caribbean Tags News & Social Action, Human Rights, Get Involved, Jamaica, caribbean

10 Travel Hacks for Gen Z

August 1, 2026

Learn to travel efficiently in the digital age as a Gen Z traveler.

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In World and Travel, Tips and Tools, Round Up Tags World and Travel, Advice and Cheat Sheets, Round Up

German Anti-Migrant Film Captures the Attention of Elon Musk

July 30, 2026

A film about a migrant-murdering vigilante has garnered support from the world’s richest man.

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights, Germany Tags News & Social Action, Human Rights, Germany

As Heat Waves Intensify, Death Tolls Rise

July 28, 2026

Global heat waves claim an estimated 489,000 lives each year while rising temperatures intensify wildfires, floods and tropical cyclones. 

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

Around the World, Repair Cafes Are Giving Broken Things a Second Life

July 28, 2026

What began as a small volunteer workshop in the Netherlands has become a global movement helping communities reduce waste, challenge disposable consumer culture and learn practical repair skills.

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In World and Travel, Get Involved, Environment and Sustainability Tags World and Travel, Future Forward, Sustainability, Get Involved

Where the Desert Meets the Sea: Namibia's Skeleton Coast

July 27, 2026

Shipwrecks, towering dunes and desert wildlife make this remote stretch of Namibia’s coast a paradise for adventurous travelers.

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In Africa, Namibia, World and Travel, Travel Inspiration, Guide Feature Tags World and Travel, Namibia, Travel, Guide Feature

7 Cafes That Will Tell You Part of Hanoi’s History

July 27, 2026

These cafes reveal Hanoi’s history through the architecture and everyday life that continue to shape the city today.

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In Asia, World and Travel, Vietnam, Travel Inspiration, Round Up Tags Round Up, World and Travel, Travel, Vietnam, Asia, Hanoi

How India’s Cockroach Movement is Capturing a Generation of Frustration

July 27, 2026

A word intended to dismiss India’s frustrated youth has instead become the name of a growing political movement.

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In News and Social Action, Asia, India, Education and Empowerment Tags News & Social Action, Asia, Children and Youth, india

Democratizing Accountability: How Social Watch Turns Data Into Global Pressure

July 27, 2026

Governments make promises, and communities must live with the consequences when those promises fail. Social Watch exists in the space in between.

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In News and Social Action, Education and Empowerment, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Social Entrepreneurship, Get Involved

Portugal: Instead of Lisbon, Visit the Algarve

July 26, 2026

Here are 3 must-see cities in the Algarve that are well worth a visit.

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In World and Travel, Round Up, Portugal, Travel Inspiration, Europe Tags World and Travel, Round Up, Guide Feature, Portugal, Europe, Travel

5 Water Adventures Worth Experiencing in Jamaica

July 26, 2026

Beyond its famous beaches and reggae heritage, Jamaica boasts a diverse mix of natural aquatic attractions.

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In World and Travel, Jamaica, Round Up, Caribbean, Outdoor Adventure and Wildlife Tags World and Travel, Round Up, Jamaica, Guide Feature, caribbean, Outdoor

Jachymov, Czechia: Beyond the Glitter

July 26, 2026

This mining town’s rustic charm belies its dark past.

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

The Scottish Town That Inspired Literary and Musical Legends

July 26, 2026

Beyond its charming streets and Victorian architecture, Bridge of Allan preserves a legacy of musical beginnings and literary inspiration.

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In World and Travel, UK, Guide Feature, Art Food & Culture Tags Fashion and Music, World and Travel, UK, Guide Feature, Scotland

Pacific Islands Mobilize Against Deep-Sea Mining

July 22, 2026

As demand for critical minerals grows, Indigenous communities throughout Oceania are organizing legal challenges and water protests to protect the Pacific Ocean.

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

Why South Korea’s Government Is Playing Cupid

July 22, 2026

South Korea's $240 billion matchmaking campaign aims to reverse the world's lowest birth rate.

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In News and Social Action, South Korea, Global Health & Crisis Tags News & Social Action, Global Health, South Korea

The Odyssey Sparks Backlash for Filming in Occupied Territory

July 19, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s new film has put the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara in the spotlight.

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In Africa, News and Social Action, Morocco, Human Rights Tags News & Social Action, Morocco, Indigenous Peoples
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