The 8 Trending Vacation Destinations For 2025
With the new year around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan the trips you’ve been eager to embark on. And while the world is your oyster, there are …
Antarctica
National Geographic names ‘Pictures of the Year’ — Take a look inside
National Geographic released its annual “Pictures of the Year” issue this week, showcasing 20 photographs — out of some 2.3 million in contention — that depict striking scenes of nature, …
What is the best country to visit? One top traveler picks his top five
I’m often asked: “What is your favorite country to visit?” For an avid adventurer, it’s a confounding question. How to distill culture, vibes, food, scenery, and all the other factors …
July 21 was world’s hottest day in at least 84 years: European climate agency
New Delhi: The Earth experienced its hottest day in at least 84 years, with the global average temperature reaching a record high of 17.09 degrees Celsius on July 21, according …
These Women Came to Antarctica for Science. Then the Predators Emerged
On April 12, 2019, Boston University finally fired David Marchant for sexually harassing Willenbring. (The university said it could not corroborate her claims of physical and psychological abuse.) Marchant released …
Where and how the wealthy travel is changing
Heli-skiing on virgin snow in Antarctica for a cool $2.2 million. A polar bear safari in an “off-limits” area of Norway’s Svalbard for $300,000. How about tracking snow leopards in …
First Murder In Antarctic May Have Been Over A Game Of Chess
There’s not a ton going on between Christmas and New Year’s, so I’m diving back into some of my favorite weird mysteries. The story of the first supposed murder in …
World’s largest iceberg A23a is on the move, stoking climate concerns
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Thousands of miles from the U.N.’s climate summit in the Middle East, the world’s largest iceberg is on the move for the first time in …
The Weirdest Reason the Poles Are Warming So Fast? Invisible Clouds
In the Arctic and Antarctica, PSCs appear anywhere between 15 and 25 kilometers (9.3 and 15.5 miles) in the sky during cold winter conditions. They’re most often invisible, but they …
Largest Plane To Ever Fly To Antarctica Lands On Ice Field
Landing a plane on a normal runway is no easy task. Landing a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on an ice runway in Antarctica is another beast entirely, but that’s exactly what …