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Read More On a trip from Toronto to Brazil, Eileen Rhein landed in São Paulo and found that her luggage had not joined her. “My suitcase took an around-the-world trip without me,” she says of the experience. Rhein, who documents her travels on Instagram at @lighttravelsfaster, says it took eight days to recover her suitcase,…

Read More Artistic and cultural reinvention is bringing new life to the capital city of Rabat. In 2023, LEED-Gold and HQE-certified Mohammed VI Tower will stand as the tallest tower in Africa, boasting luxury accommodations and a panoramic viewing terrace at approximately 800 feet. And the newly completed multifunctional cultural venue Grand Theatre of Rabat,…

Read MoreHere’s all you need to know about the unprecedented case against former US president, who faces 34 charges in New York.Here’s all you need to know about the unprecedented case against former US president, who faces 34 charges in New York.

Read MoreHundreds of Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces after spending the night worshipping in Al-Aqsa Mosque.Hundreds of Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces after spending the night worshipping in Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Read More Looking at the world around us, happiness may seem an unattainable goal. As we move into the fourth year of a pandemic that has killed millions and continues to threaten health and well-being worldwide, compounded by devastating consequences of climate change, spikes in hate crimes, and continued fallout from systemic oppression and inequality,…

Read More As people around the world followed the early spread of COVID-19 on a Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined off Yokohama, Japan in February 2020, the cruise industry began to spiral. ”Up until COVID hit, they were having record numbers of sales,” Richard Simms, staff writer for Cruise Radio, says of the cruise lines.…

Read More Musanze is the largest city in northern Rwanda and the gateway to Volcanoes National Park—home of rare mountain gorillas—which recently announced its expansion from 62 to 76 sq. mi. by 2027, an endeavor that will reduce human-wildlife conflict by 80%. A limited number of $1,500 daily gorilla-trek entry fees enable farmers and reformed…

Read MoreMembers of Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church say they faced unbearable harassment in China and sought asylum in the US.Members of Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church say they faced unbearable harassment in China and sought asylum in the US.

Read More I was a graduate student in Manhattan having breakfast on my rooftop on Sept. 11, 2001, when I witnessed planes demolish the Twin Towers. For months afterward, I shook with anxiety every morning. Unwilling to medicate, I tried everything else. Mindfulness meditation induced panic attacks. Hot yoga built muscle but did nothing for my anxiety.…

Read More Jane Fonda, at 86, is small-boned and elegant, her eyes like soft blue-gray flannel. Yet it’s startling how much energy shoots through her via a simple handshake: if a woodland creature could shake your hand, it might feel like this, the will of an entire forest ecosystem pouring through one being. She’s physically…

Read More Emerging from the pandemic with the backing of the World Bank to help promote the West African nation’s rich tourism potential—with diverse wildlife, world-class surfing waves, the vibey coastal capital of Freetown, and a brand new airport—all odds are on Sierra Leone to explode on the adventure travel scene. The time to go…

Read More If anyone knows the secret to happiness, it’s surely the people who have dedicated their careers to studying it. The first thing they’ll tell you? Being happy all the time isn’t a feasible—or even desirable—goal. “It’s not a yellow smiley face,” says positive psychology expert Stella Grizont, founder and CEO of Woopaah, which…

Read More Sitting in a taxi in Munich in February, stuck in traffic, John Kerry wrestled with an idea. The U.S. climate envoy was in southern Germany to attend an annual security conference, spending his days pushing world leaders to work together to fight global warming. But in a few hours, the former Secretary of…

Read More Called Africa’s Last Eden, Gabon, sandwiched between Congo and Cameroon on the continent’s central Atlantic coast, may not have an ecotourism infrastructure like hot spots Botswana or Kenya. What Gabon does have, however, are 13 unspoiled national parks that cover 10% of the country. (Independent from France since only 1960, Gabon is considered…

Read MoreFigures from across political spectrum weigh in on the criminal charges against former US President Donald Trump.Figures from across political spectrum weigh in on the criminal charges against former US President Donald Trump.

Read More Senegal bursts with color, from the bubblegum pink algae that dye Lake Retba to the blue and yellow mini buses, car rapides, that navigate Dakar’s stylish streetscapes. So it’s no wonder Africa’s westernmost capital city is also a blossoming fashion capital. Arrive on Delta’s direct route from New York, then weave your way…

Read MoreResearchers say time is running out to avert environmental and public health disasters as saltwater basins shrink.Researchers say time is running out to avert environmental and public health disasters as saltwater basins shrink.

Read More Kenya’s Chyulu Hills stretch across the plains where Amboseli meets Tsavo, a rugged outcrop of volcanic rock gently blanketed in green, with elephants, zebras, and giraffes roaming along the horizon. A short hop via bush plane from Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Chyulu Hills served as the muse for Ernest Hemingway’s “Green Hills of…

Read MoreWatchdog says TikTok failed to get consent from parents to process the data, as required by UK’s data protection laws.Watchdog says TikTok failed to get consent from parents to process the data, as required by UK’s data protection laws.

Read MoreIsraeli forces regularly storm Al-Aqsa Mosque as worshippers visit the site during Ramadan.Israeli forces regularly storm Al-Aqsa Mosque as worshippers visit the site during Ramadan.

Read More While Jesus may have traveled to Jerusalem by donkey, Solomon by mule, and the Prophet Muhammad by a winged Buraq, thousands of years later the holy city has plenty of other methods of transportation to get around, from bus to light rail to train. And today, there’s a way to see this ancient…

Read More After years of delay, the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza is finally open. A 3,200-year-old, 36-foot-tall colossus of Ramesses the Great towers beneath the skylights in GEM’s immense angular atrium. Flights to the new Sphinx International Airport, 40 minutes from GEM, began in November, and the museum is initially open under…

Read MoreThe announcement comes months after Vatican accused China of violating their accord on the appointment of bishops.The announcement comes months after Vatican accused China of violating their accord on the appointment of bishops.

Read MoreEx-US president’s arraignment in New York was a relatively muted affair as Trump faced 34 felony charges.Ex-US president’s arraignment in New York was a relatively muted affair as Trump faced 34 felony charges.

Read More Florida’s city du jour is eager to earn permanent status on travelers’ lists of sunny, accessible escapes worthy of a weekend stay, as a cutting-edge, multi-billion-dollar landmark development project redefines its downtown. Water Street Tampa wrapped phase one late last year with the unveiling of the city’s first true five-star hotel, The Tampa…

Read More Turquoise waterfalls, Buddhist temples, and sunset boat trips on the Mekong are just a few of Luang Prabang’s highlights. Despite its remote location in the jungled mountains of Laos, the former royal capital is not just for backpackers. After a two-year border closure, a new $6 billion high-speed railway from China to Thailand…

Read MoreDonald Trump, the only ex-president to be criminally prosecuted, pleads not guilty in New York arraignment hearing.Donald Trump, the only ex-president to be criminally prosecuted, pleads not guilty in New York arraignment hearing.

Read MoreElection of Janet Protasiewicz gives liberals a majority on the court ahead of upcoming ruling on state abortion ban.Election of Janet Protasiewicz gives liberals a majority on the court ahead of upcoming ruling on state abortion ban.

Read MoreThe attack took place in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina and left multiple children dead and injured.The attack took place in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina and left multiple children dead and injured.

Read More Set against the rust-colored Wadi Rum mountains, Aqaba is the only coastal city in the country of Jordan, on the northern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. The ancient city of Petra—a New Wonder of the World—is just 78 miles away through desert haze. The otherworldly landscape might look familiar to visitors as the…

Read MoreTurkey based its decision on the alleged rise of PKK-linked activity in the northern Iraqi city.Turkey based its decision on the alleged rise of PKK-linked activity in the northern Iraqi city.

Read More Long appreciated by outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy everything from kayaking to skiing, Vancouver’s indoor attractions are finally getting the recognition they deserve. The northwestern city received its first Michelin Guide last year (Toronto is the only other Canadian city with this claim), highlighting a diverse dining landscape, including Published on Main (also voted…

Read MoreThe UN said that it cannot accept a Taliban decision to bar Afghan female staffers from working at the agency.The UN said that it cannot accept a Taliban decision to bar Afghan female staffers from working at the agency.