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Hannah Brown

Moments

This 32 hour train journey lets you see the sights and party on board

Considered one of the most beautiful train routes in the world, this 32 hour trip through eastern Türkiye is all about enjoying the journey.

Climate

Ancient hiking trail revealed as Swiss glacier retreats by 15 metres

An Alpine path between two glaciers in Switzerland is emerging for what a local ski resort says is the first time in at least 2,000 years after the hottest European summer on record.

Travel News

Iconic landmarks lit up in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Iconic landmarks across the globe include the Sydney Opera House, Empire State Building and Christ the Redeemer have all been lit up in memory of Queen Elizabeth II

Women Beyond Borders

This 24-year-old pilot flies in one of the world's most remote places

“You can be whatever you want, but if you're the first one to do it, make sure you're not the last one,” says female pilot Mia Biilmann Larsen.

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Climate

Why is Greenpeace dropping boulders into the English Channel?

Bottom trawling in marine protected areas is "like ploughing a combine harvester through a national park".

Nature

Meet the two-headed tortoise with multiple personalities

Janus, the world’s oldest two-headed tortoise has two different personalities: one head is partial to endives and the other to carrots.

Moments

Explore the Swiss Alps outside ski season with these tips

You don’t need to wait for ski season to enjoy Verbier. In fact, biking through the mountains might just be the best way to experience it.

Earth News

Animals shelters inundated with pets that Brits can't afford to keep

“There's just more and more dogs that we can't help," warns animal shelter as more people give up their pets over the cost of living.

Travel News

Ukraine honours train heroes who helped millions evacuate safely

Seven train carriages dedicated to Ukraine’s occupied zones have been painted by the country’s best artists to celebrate railroad heroes.

Earth News

Could this wall art be the answer to growing your own food indoors?

“If you can hang a picture, you have space to grow a garden”: the HydroArtPod is a smart indoor gardening system that looks like a piece of art on your wall.

Climate

Why mob bosses should be worried about the evaporation of this US lake

As climate change dries up the US’s largest reservoir, a darker history is being uncovered.

Residences

Inside the 5 star cat hotel where Parisians are leaving their pets

The August holiday is a sacred time of year for the French, but what do they do with their cats? This Parisian cat hotel has seen its popularity rocket as holidaymakers get back to their old routines.

Earth News

Fuel crisis: Kenyans burn toxic plastic bags just to cook food

As fuel prices rise, many people in Nairobi’s poorest areas have begun burning plastic to cook their meals.

Destinations

This secret surf spot is going to host the next Olympics

A tiny village in the South Pacific will host the surfing competitions for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Travel News

Estonian slackliner struggles to balance on ropey crossing over river

Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose completed a 625 metre crossing between Rotterdam's two tallest buildings, 188 metres above the river Maas. Roose holds several world records, yet the high winds posed a great challenge for him on his 49 minute walk between The Rotterdam building and Zalmhaven tower.

Destinations

Discover Istanbul’s secret beaches to escape the crowds

Istanbul has more than 85 swimming spots close to the city centre.

Moments

World Dog Surfing Championships sees some very good boys hit the waves

The annual World Dog Surfing Championships returned to Pacifica, California where dozens of pooches hit the waves with their owners for a chance to win the title.

Destinations

We're drinking too much mezcal and its damaging Mexico's landscape

Tequila and other mezcals are enjoying a global boom but for the land and plant it’s made from, it could have serious consequences.

Destinations

Could Bangkok’s cannabis shops take Thai tourism to an all-time high?

Thailand’s new cannabis smoking rooms could help tourism recover before laws are tightened.

Nature

99% of sea turtles are now born female due to extreme heatwaves

Sea turtles are already under threat in the USA. With heatwaves increasing the temperature of the sand where turtles lay their eggs, scientists say they have seen no male turtle babies in 4 years.

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