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Environment / 6 days ago
These are the best countries for hiking
Hiking takes a lot of grit and a love for adventure to embark on. For hiking enthusiasts and curious adventurers, this article, supported by data from Atlas and Boots, highlights the best places around the world to experience this adrenaline-bursting and thrilling journey. According to Atlas and Boots, the USA, Chile, Norway, Nepal, and New Zealand stand out as spots for hiking globally.
Environment / 1 week ago
Here are the world’s most endangered animals
A new visual breakdown from World Visualized highlights the world’s most critically endangered species and reveals alarmingly low population estimates for several iconic animals, many of which are native to Indonesia. Based on data from WWF and the IUCN Red List, the infographic lists these species with their estimated numbers:
Environment / 2 weeks ago
Breathtaking beaches around the world shine in 2025’s best beach rankings
From the pink sands of Indonesia to the penguin-lined shores of South Africa, the latest edition of The World’s 50 Best Beaches spotlights some of the most stunning coastlines across the globe. Featuring iconic destinations and hidden gems alike, the 2025 rankings, compiled by global travel experts and beach enthusiasts, celebrate natural beauty, accessibility, sustainability, and overall wow factor.
Environment / 3 weeks ago
Damascus, Caracas, Kyiv top list of world’s least liveable cities in 2025
The latest edition of the Global Liveability Index 2025, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), paints a grim picture of urban life for millions around the globe. The report ranks cities based on key quality-of-life indicators, and this year’s findings highlight the persistent challenges faced by residents in some of the world’s most troubled regions.
Environment / 3 weeks ago
Where it is illegal to urinate in the sea
When it comes to strange laws around the world, Portugal carries the win. It is the only country in Europe where it is illegal to urinate in the sea, a law that’s both amusing and puzzling to many travellers. While the rest of Europe is marked in yellow in a map created by The World in Maps, indicating legality, Portugal is boldly shaded in red, standing alone with this unique regulation.
Environment / 4 weeks ago
UK issues urgent travel warning for the Middle East
Although the Middle East is among the richest and most beautiful regions in the world, it continues to struggle with heightened insecurity following the conflicts between Israel and Iran, as well as between Israel and Gaza. In view of this, The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has released its latest Foreign Travel Advice for the Middle East, outlining crucial guidance for British citizens planning trips to the region.
Environment / 4 weeks ago
Where mosquitoes are deadlier than people
Data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) presented in a map reveals that several countries, particularly across sub-Saharan Africa, face a grim reality of mosquitoes killing more people each year than armed violence and road traffic accidents combined. The data highlights the persistent and deadly burden of mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, and yellow fever, which continue to claim hundreds of thousands of lives annually.
