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From Lion’s Head to Table Mountain: Hiking Cape Town

September 5, 2026

Renowned for scenic views, rock hyraxes and wildflowers, Cape Town is a dream hiking spot—here are two trails you need to trek.

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In Guide Feature, Outdoor Adventure and Wildlife, South Africa, World and Travel Tags World and Travel, Outdoor, Guide Feature, Cape Town, South Africa

Landmine Threats Long After Wars End

September 5, 2026

Millions of decades-old explosives create thousands of tragedies and what can be done about them

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In News and Social Action, Global Health & Crisis, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Global Health

The Sparkling Waters and Vessels of Spain’s Argentona

September 5, 2026

Argentona’s mineral springs, pottery traditions and annual festivals reveal how water has shaped this Catalan town.

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In Spain, World and Travel, Art Food & Culture, Guide Feature Tags World and Travel, Arts and Culture, Spain, Guide Feature

What Two Oil Spills Reveal About a Broken System

September 5, 2026

When safety is ignored, communities pay the price long after the oil stops spreading which was the case with both Deepwater Horizon and Wakashio spills.

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

How Tourism Becomes a Tool of Neocolonialism

September 5, 2026

From the West Bank to Hawaii, tourism gives foreign investors a way to turn land, labor and natural resources into profit, often at the expense of local communities.

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

Can Gen Z Be Both Against AI and Its Most Frequent Users?

September 5, 2026

Even high school protest movements about artificial intelligence are trying to turn the tide of technology.

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

5 Tips for Surviving a Long-Haul Flight

September 5, 2026

Long flights can be exhausting, but a little preparation can make hours in the air much easier.

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

The Flash Flood in Nepal Was Not a Freak Occurrence

September 1, 2026

Climate science suggests the flooding was affected by rising temperatures in the Himalayas, a trend that could lead to similar disasters across mountain ranges worldwide.  

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

5 Free Music Events Around the World Worth Traveling For

August 30, 2026

These free festivals transform entire cities into open-air stages, proving music has the power to bring communities together.

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In World and Travel, Round Up, Art Food & Culture, Global Tags World and Travel, Fashion and Music, Round Up

A Guide to Fishing Chile

August 30, 2026

Explore all that Chile’s waterways have to offer on your next fishing expedition. 


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In World and Travel, Outdoor Adventure and Wildlife, Guide Feature, Chile Tags World and Travel, Outdoor, Chile, Guide Feature

Here’s Why You Might Rethink Your Next Trip to Hawaii

August 30, 2026

Hawaii is one of the most well-known destination spots in the world. Some Native Hawaiians are begging us not to come.


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In World and Travel, Travel Inspiration, Get Involved, Hawai'i Tags World and Travel, Travel, Hawaii, Get Involved

The Science Behind Sunburns and Skin Cancer

August 30, 2026

Why are sunburns so scary? Uncover what they are, how they happen and what the likelihood of skin cancer really is. 


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

Floating Schools Are Transforming Bangladesh’s Monsoon Seasons

August 30, 2026

In the Chalan Beel region of Bangladesh, monsoon storms have pushed students out of traditional classrooms and onto floating schools.  

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

Beyond the Beach: How Mexico Is Fighting a Seaweed Crisis

August 30, 2026

Mexico is turning its growing sargassum seaweed problem into clean fuel as it piles up along its eastern coastline.

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

How the Camel Shows Us That the Climate Is Outpacing Evolution

August 30, 2026

As temperatures rise and climate variability increases, even the camel is struggling to survive across the Horn of Africa.

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

Laos: The Quiet Heart of Southeast Asia

August 30, 2026

Explore the landscapes, traditions and sustainable journeys that make Laos Southeast Asia’s quiet standout.


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In World and Travel, Travel Inspiration, Laos, Guide Feature Tags World and Travel, Travel, Laos, Guide Feature

South Asia Pays the Price for Fast Fashion

August 30, 2026

As fast-fashion giants capitalize on trending styles influenced by South Asian culture, communities like Panipat, India, bear the environmental and social costs. 

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

The Shrine Keeping Japan's Wartime Past in the Present

August 26, 2026

Yasukuni Shrine remains a controversial, painful reminder of Japan’s wartime history for East Asian countries.

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

From TikTok to the Border: How Social Media Is Driving Migration from Morocco

August 20, 2026

Social media is amplifying migration from Morocco by turning economic frustration and misinformation into pressure at Spain’s border.

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In News and Social Action, Global Politics, Morocco, Spain, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, International Affairs, Morocco, Spain, Get Involved

Yakutsk, the Coldest City in the World

August 20, 2026

300 miles away from the Arctic Circle sits the coldest city in the world, Yakutsk, but its environmental history, natural features and rich culture are just as interesting as its extreme weather.  

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In World and Travel, Travel Inspiration, Guide Feature, Russia Tags World and Travel, Travel, Guide Feature, Russia
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