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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.

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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.

Moments

I climbed Wales' highest peak: Here's what I learnt

I finally visited Wales to climb its highest mountain and here’s what I learnt.

Destinations

This staple of Mediterranean cuisine could disappear due to drought

The 'green gold' of Spain may not flow for much longer.

Earth News

France passes new bill allowing recycled cooking to be used as fuel

France’s new bill will allow citizens to power their diesel vehicles with recycled cooking oil.

Earth News

These beautiful floating homes are actually made of cardboard

These tiny houses are transforming Rotterdam’s old harbours to solve its space problem.

Women Beyond Borders

Meet the mother & daughter duo building incredible school bus homes

Live Simply Buses honours a lost loved one by inspiring families to go on big adventures in tiny homes.

Climate

Residents in Monterrey ‘desperate’ for water amidst drought

A drought in Mexico means some businesses can only open for part of the week

Moments

Take a look inside a sleeper train made from refurbished old carriages

With train travel rising in popularity due to climate concerns, SNCF has taken things one step further by transforming their old carriages destined for the junkyard into new sleeper trains.

Destinations

These popular Marseille beaches are asking day-trippers to pre-book

A French national park is limiting its visitor numbers to make your day at the beach better for you and the environment.

Earth News

Climate activists get into a sticky situation in a London art gallery

Climate activists in London and Glasgow have glued themselves to famous pieces of art to call for an end to new fossil fuel projects in the UK

Conscious Travel

New rankings of every country could help you travel more responsibly

Holiday Extras has created the ‘Good Trip Index’ to help people travel more responsibly and choose a destination that’s right for them.

Women Beyond Borders

How one ‘a-ha moment’ inspired thousands of women to start adventuring

Bex Band trekked the length of Israel and what she experienced changed her career path forever.

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