From singing sand dunes and colorful desert hills to peaceful forest lakes, Kazakhstan, the largest country in Central Asia, offers a world of unexpected natural wonders waiting to be explored. 

Beneath Cappadocia’s famous landscapes lies a hidden world of ancient tunnels and underground settlements, where communities created remarkable spaces for shelter, survival and everyday life.

China’s Huangluo Yao Village holds the Guinness World Record for the “largest group of long-haired women”.

This miraculous journey has taken him 28 years to walk over 30,000 miles through four continents and 29 countries.

With its intricate Islamic architecture, the Alhambra offers a glimpse into Spain’s layered history and is a memorable stop for travelers today.

I’ve watched tourism reshape Venice. Here’s how the city is trying to change that.

A nature center in Thailand works to protect an elephant corridor while confronting the environmental costs of tourism in fragile ecosystems.

A complete guide to the Top 10 14ers in Colorado, by a native who has summited all 58 14,000 ft peaks. 

Despite billions pledged internationally for Amazon preservation, Indigenous patrols defending rainforests receive only a small percentage of direct climate finance.

Plans to construct up to 18 new data centers in Batam, Indonesia, have sparked protests among local residents, who have seen their water supplies depleted for months.

As Sudan’s conflict continues, women and girls face growing threats to their safety, healthcare and education, while local women work to protect their communities. 

Fast fashion continues its lifecycle abroad, burned as toxic fuel for public bathhouses in Accra, Ghana.

In September 2026, students in France took to the streets to protest lackluster schooling conditions, sparking a nationwide movement.

From climate protests to human rights movements, young activists are finding new ways to challenge authority, mobilize communities and make their voices heard.

At Senegal’s Lake Retba, thousands of salt miners endure dangerous conditions, often with few alternatives for earning a living.

Social media is reshaping how young people understand masculinity, femininity and gender roles.

Brazil reelected President Lula da Silva, a champion of the natural environment, over Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro, an election and climate change denier.