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Tyrol: Austria’s year-round haven for Alpine sports and wellness

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Hail an Uber Snowmobile from Cortina to Italy's Three Peaks

The service is available for one month during the Winter Olympics.

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Why Georgia’s ‘transit’ city has finally entered the tourist limelight

Once seen as a Wizz Air transit point, Kutaisi is drawing travellers to western Georgia’s culture, wine and landscapes.

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Winter Olympics will ramp up pressure on overtouristed Dolomites

This summer, Dolomite landowners ask tourists to pay a fee on one scenic route after 8,000 visitors arrived in one day.

Nature

Why these brown bears have evolved to be smaller and less aggressive

The research comes as communities in Italy and around Europe struggle with the rebound of bear populations due to conservation efforts.

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Moment hiker rescued from quicksand after activating SOS signal

A hiker identified as Austin Dirks was rescued after becoming trapped in soft, water-saturated ground in Utah’s Arches National Park. Unable to free himself, he activated an emergency beacon. Rescue teams located him by drone and freed him safely.

Climate

Billions at risk from ‘alarming’ climate change in mountain regions

Scientists warn accelerating climate change in mountain regions is increasing the risk of "devastating" floods and hazardous events.

Destinations

Are soaring ski pass prices making Europe’s slopes unaffordable?

The cost of skiing in Europe has risen by 34.8 per cent above inflation since 2015, with Swiss, Austrian, and Italian resorts most responsible.

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I skied with eagles at one of France’s most sustainable Alpine resorts

In the French Alps, some resorts offer skiers more than just scenic slopes.

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Why Bosnian mountain resorts want to become year-round tourist spots

Tourism operators in the Jahorina and Bjelasnica mountains near Sarajevo have started expanding their summer offerings in recent years, after several summers with little snow.

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This restaurant is an unexpected gateway to wild Kazakhstan

In Ust Kamenogorsk, 400km from Kazakhstan’s remote Katon Karagay National Park, a restaurant known as "the gateway to Katon" offers travellers a unique mix of regional cuisine, cultural history, and practical travel advice.

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Will roads and resorts ruin Kazakhstan’s last wild paradise?

Education and tourism are bringing hope to Katon Karagay, but locals face tough choices between progress and preservation.

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WATCH: Locals wrestle wild horses in Spain's Rapa das Bestas festival

Every July, the tiny village of Sabucedo in north-western Spain becomes the stage for a centuries-old spectacle known as Rapa das Bestas, a fierce battle between man and horse.

Destinations

Escape Europe’s heatwave with these scenic walking coolcations

If you’re looking for a fresher escape this summer, here are a few hiking routes to consider.

Climate

Climate change uproots a Himalayan village as glaciers vanish

After generations of herding and harvesting in the mountains, villagers in Samjung have been forced to relocate as snow fails, rains flood, and water sources disappear.

Moments

Discover Taiwan’s living history on this 113-year-old mountain train

The railway was originally built to transport cargo but this recently restored heritage route has since swapped timber for tourists.

Destinations

Why Madeira is Europe’s next adventure holiday hotspot

Visit in shoulder season when the island is at its quietest and its natural landscapes are in their prime.