Ben Anthony Horton

Destinations

This is how Brazil's biggest tourist hotspot got swallowed by the sea

Where once holidaymakers came in their droves, now only vultures roam the beaches of Atafona - a former Brazilian resort that is soon to be washed into the sea

15/02/2022

Nature

Why did this huge flock of blackbirds suddenly drop dead in Mexico?

The moment hundreds of yellow-headed blackbirds drop dead in a Mexican street has been captured on security camera footage

15/02/2022

Nature

Meet the polar explorers who fell in love across a frozen continent

Two Australian Antarctic explorers are returning home with a wedding to plan after sparking up a romance that’s endured the isolation of the frozen continent.

14/02/2022

Experiences

Hop aboard the 9 most beautiful train journeys in the world

For adventure-seekers looking to get off the beaten track, or road-weary travellers searching for a slower means of travel, our listicle is your ticket to ride on nine of the world’s most beautiful train journeys.

08/02/2022

Nature

Could deforestation bring about the end of the orchid?

More than 5,000 flagrant flowers will be on display at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew this weekend, as the Orchid 2022 festival gets underway.

04/02/2022

Climate

How is Beijing hosting the Winter Olympics with no snow?

With rising temperature levels affecting snow conditions around the world, organisers of the Winter Olympics are struggling to find viable venues to host the sporting spectacle.

03/02/2022

Nature

66 years of war: A divided island finds hope in biodiversity

Stranded between the warring parties of North and South Cyprus, this abandoned biodiversity hotspot is offering a renewed sense of hope on a divided island.

02/02/2022

Experiences

Visit Rome in winter for a chance to see this stunning natural wonder

Romans are using artificial bird calls to put an end to this beautiful starling murmuration above the Eternal City.

01/02/2022

Destinations

This Austrian ski resort has 88 ski lifts and 100 years of history

Known as the 'cradle of alpine skiing', the Arlberg resort in Austria is where many of the world’s best ski instructors learn their craft

01/02/2022

Nature

Australia’s pet of choice: The fuzzy bee without a sting in its tail

Australian youngsters are taking to beekeeping with the support of a project aiming to promote and protect a stingless bee species.

31/01/2022

Nature

Why is this Antarctic penguin thriving in the face of climate change?

It isn’t all bad news for our favourite flightless birds, a recent study indicates

22/01/2022

Green News

Oceanographers rejoice after pristine coral reef discovery in Tahiti

This 20-year-old reef in the South Pacific features rose-shaped corals and three kilometres of untouched corals

20/01/2022

Experiences

This Guatemalan city lives in the shadow of an erupting volcano

After the end of harsh lockdown restrictions, this former colonial capital is enjoying a boom in tourism

19/01/2022

Eco-Innovation

This eco-artist builds cat shelters out of recycled car tyres

Climate change is making life colder for Cairo’s cats - but one artist has a unique solution

19/01/2022

Climate

Why are these Australian dancers performing on a melting iceberg?

Dancing on ice just got serious

18/01/2022

Climate

The tourism paradox: Is the Maldives facing an existential crisis?

Failure to act could mean a 'death sentence' for island nations like this one

18/01/2022

Destinations

Gorgona: The prison island with tropical rainforests and a dark past

Popular with ecotourists now, this Colombian beauty spot harbours a brutal history.

14/01/2022

Eco-Innovation

Meet the MoonBike: Europe’s answer to sustainable snow travel

It runs on electricity, doesn’t make a sound and could ride on the moon

14/01/2022

Climate

Can you imagine a future without olive oil?

This is a real life Greek tragedy

13/01/2022

Climate

Is this Swiss ice cave a natural wonder or a natural warning?

There may be nothing left by the year 2100

13/01/2022