Laura Sanders

Nature

Satellites are being used to help save the world’s coral reefs

This project aims to make it faster, cheaper and easier to save the world’s precious coral reef systems.

14/01/2021

Travel News

Which destinations need tourism most to survive after COVID-19?

We help you get off the beaten track in the places which have been hit hardest by a lack of tourism.

13/01/2021

Travel News

A trip to the Balearics could soon be single-use plastic free

The Mediterranean is the world’s most polluted sea and tourism is one of the major contributors.

10/01/2021

Moments

Mountaineers attempting first ever summit of K2 during winter

K2 is the second-highest peak in the world and the only summit over 8,000 metres never to have been reached during winter.

08/01/2021

Moments

Does being vegan limit where you can travel?

We spoke to Wendy Werneth, creator of The Nomadic Vegan, to find out how easy it is to travel as a vegan.

07/01/2021

Travel News

Egypt’s Giza Pyramids are getting a revamp to boost tourism

After 4,500 years, Egypt's Pyramid Plateau deserves an upgrade.

07/01/2021

Travel News

Harbin Ice and Snow Festival halted by new COVID-19 cases

The home of one of the world’s biggest ice and snow theme parks has had to scale back events due to COVID-19.

06/01/2021

Travel News

Here’s how Colombians celebrate New Year’s Eve

Lots of traditional Columbian customs revolve around expelling negative energy and bringing luck for the year ahead..

31/12/2020

Green News

Octopuses punch when they are hungry and angry, study reveals

This study has found that octopuses, one of the most intelligent sea creatures, throw punches at other fish.

28/12/2020

Travel News

Meet the tour guide who is bringing Berlin to locked down travellers

Jeremy Minsburg has been taking visitors on virtual tours of Germany's capital throughout lockdown.

24/12/2020

Green News

EU bans plastic waste from being shipped to developing countries

The strategy hopes to stop the Global South from becoming a dumping ground for Europe’s plastic.

24/12/2020

Travel News

Which countries have banned travel to and from the UK?

Here's a list of countries which have banned travel to and from the UK due to a new, more infectious variant of COVID-19.

23/12/2020

Green News

The 7 best food and drink gifts for a greener Christmas

From craft gin to super healthy chocolate, we've rounded up some of our favourite organic food and drink.

19/12/2020

Travel News

Visitors to Palau are now required to sign an eco-pledge on arrival

The nation in Micronesia is the first to change its immigration policies in favour of environmental protection.

16/12/2020

Travel News

The top 7 places to feel Christmassy, without leaving your sofa

If you’re not feeling all that Christmassy yet, fear not, we’re here to help. Here are some of the top festive locations around the world.

16/12/2020

Travel News

New brand of cruises are combining luxury with authentic travel

A new brand of cruises is starting to blend luxury with more authentic travel experiences.

15/12/2020

Belgium

EU Summit: Stricter regulation on batteries as part of climate plan

It's the first of a number of initiatives under the European Commission's new Circular Economy Action Plan.

10/12/2020

Europe News

EU summit in Brussels: Five key things to look out for

In the first physical summit since October, EU leaders are set to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations, security and the bloc's budget.

10/12/2020

Germany

Germany sets general election date and an end to the Merkel era

Angela Merkel is the second longest-serving German chancellor.

09/12/2020

United Kingdom

Pfizer vaccine: UK issues allergy warning after nurses have reaction

The governing body for vaccines in the UK has issued new advice after two British nurses experienced anaphylactoid reactions to the Pfizer vaccine.

09/12/2020