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Known worldwide for its luxury resorts and cruise ports, the Bahamas was once home to the Lucayan people, a maritime community of skilled agriculturists and innovators.
From pine-dark mountains to Venetian-influenced shores, Montenegro reveals a rich blend of biodiversity, history and eco-minded travel.
Colombia’s “Coffee Axis,” a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011, reveals the stunning cultural and natural landscape of one of the nation’s most important exports.
The August 2026 solar eclipse will draw travelers from the Arctic to the Iberian Peninsula, offering remote communities an opportunity for tourism revenue but testing their ability to support it.
Take your next elevated camping trip international by exploring some of the top glamping destinations around the world.
Whether through royal tradition or everyday coexistence, the presence of swans shapes daily routines across Europe.
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A beautiful place to snorkel and scuba dive, Palau also faces human trafficking concerns.
Designed to combat desertification, the Great Green Wall is transforming landscapes and livelihoods across Africa.
Tech companies targeting tribal nations to bypass regulations and speed up data center construction have been met with opposition from tribal leaders.
A severe fuel shortage is leaving millions of Cubans without reliable electricity, transportation and essential services.
From cities hidden in the jungle to the largest pyramids in the world, these are seven archaeological sites every traveler should add to their bucket list.
Guatemala’s Casa Flor Ixcaco Weaving Cooperative supports women through traditional textiles, financial independence and access to education.
Australia’s pink lakes are a shocking natural anomaly, but their striking hue has been slowly draining.
DNA-based family reunification plays a critical role in uniting families of disappeared individuals in post-war nations.
The world’s fastest-warming inhabited archipelago presents picturesque scenes along with a serious warning for the future of our planet.
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While Greta Thunberg may be the most well-known young climate activist, here are 6 more from around the world.