Destinations Where to find Türkiye’s most spectacular hidden gems In partnership with GoTürkiye While Türkiye is well-known for iconic sights such as the Hagia Sophia, the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, and the ancient ruins of Ephesus, visitors willing to get off the beaten track will find a wealth of lesser-known destinations. 25/06/2025
Climate The environmental cost of Portugal’s olive oil boom Environmentalists have condemned the unchecked spread of monoculture plantations in Alentejo. 13/04/2025
No Comment Lake Constance water level hits historic lows amid drought Due to prolonged drought and reduced Alpine meltwater, Lake Constance’s water levels have dropped drastically, leaving harbours dry and boating nearly impossible. 08/04/2025
Destinations These are Türkiye's best lakes In partnership with GoTürkiye Some of the most remarkable lakes in the world lie across Türkiye's beautiful and diverse landscapes, offering natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor adventure. 01/04/2025
Destinations For laid-back luxury and fewer crowds, stay in Hanoi's French Quarter With wide boulevards and a lake, the French Quarter provides a little more breathing space than the Old Quarter. 23/03/2025
No Comment Snowfall in eastern Turkey creates postcard-worthy landscapes Heavy snowfall in Turkey blanketed forests and mountains in white, while freezing temperatures in Van province led to the partial freezing of Lake Erçek. 05/03/2025
Nature Nearly a quarter of freshwater animals now face extinction risk Most species don’t have just one threat putting them at risk of extinction, but many threats acting together. 10/01/2025
Destinations How to enjoy Lake Como as a solo budget female traveller I visited Lake Como on a budget as a solo female traveller: here are my top tips on what to do and where to go. 28/09/2024
Nature Lake Prespa: What will it take to save one of Europe’s oldest lakes? Lake Prespa borders North Macedonia, Albania and Greece. 16/07/2024
Europe News 'PET Pirates' remove seven tonnes of rubbish from Hungarian lake A decades-old clean-up competition has left Hungary's largest artificial lake nearly rubbish-free. 02/07/2024
Destinations How to experience the magic of Finnish Lakeland by e-bike Saimaa is the largest of Finland’s 188,000 lakes. Here's how to enjoy its best parts in a day by e-bike. 15/06/2024
Travel News These European destinations have the cleanest water to swim in Most of Europe's bathing waters, ranging from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, are of outstanding quality for swimming. 03/06/2024
Destinations From sunken villages to island palaces: Italy’s most underrated lakes While Lake Como and Garda get all the attention, here are seven Italian lakes that fly under the radar. 04/05/2024
Green News Deprived of water, Mexican villagers are taking on big avocado growers After enduring years of drought and ‘invading’ fruit farmers in Mexico, these locals are taking matters into their own hands. 24/04/2024
Experiences Europe’s best train routes that take you straight to the beach Chlorinated pools can have an annual footprint of 1,400kg CO2, so cool off in these dreamy natural swimming spots instead. 24/04/2024
Travel News Tourist tax: Lake Como plans introduction of Venice-style entry fee This Italian lakeside city wants to impose a daily visitor fee. 19/04/2024