Travel

On July 7, 2007, the New7Wonders Foundation announced the new seven wonders of the world. The monuments on this list didn't make the top seven, but they were all finalists.

February 11, 2020 07:03

Building on the water is just another bold step by humans in their pursuit of conquering the impossible. The ten architectural wonders built on the water include the following.

February 10, 2020 16:05

Airport delays are all too common. An estimated 40% of travelers who get on an airplane will arrive late, a statistic which has remained relatively unchanged for at least three decades.

February 6, 2020 13:30

Hiking is one of the most popular pastimes for those who love the outdoors. It’s a hobby that just about anyone can enjoy but not all hiking trails are for everyone.

February 6, 2020 12:22

Stourhead is located in Wiltshire, England.

February 2, 2020 22:43

The Capulin Volcano National Monument is situated in northeastern New Mexico.

February 2, 2020 22:40

Located on the west coast of Western Australia, the Shark Bay has the largest seagrass beds in the world, and houses 10% of the world's dugongs.

February 2, 2020 20:28

This world heritage site of Canada located in Nova Scotia is famous for its fossil collection, which represents life in a rainforest ecosystem from approximately 310 million years ago.

February 2, 2020 20:17

The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve is a significant over-wintering site of the Monarch butterfly.

February 2, 2020 20:11

Sustainable tourism is a concept where tourists leave a positive influence on the destinations’ environment, society, and the economy.

February 2, 2020 15:37

The cultural landscape of Grand-Pré bears testimony to the development agricultural farmland in the 17th century by the Acadians.

February 2, 2020 15:02

Famous as the site of Ediacaran fossils representing the oldest multicellular life on Earth, the Mistaken Point is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Newfoundland and Labrador.

February 2, 2020 14:49

There are very simple measures you can implement to make sure the joy of travel does not get spoiled by illness.

February 2, 2020 12:08

Petrified wood is both a gemstone and a fossil: a piece of a plant from millions years ago.

February 2, 2020 10:18

Beachcombing as a hobby which connects scientific curiosity, the thrill of discovery - almost treasure hunting! - and a bit of contribution to the environment we love. It is very accessible to any level, and you only need to know a few basic rules to get started.

February 2, 2020 09:18

You need to remember that collecting fossils in the US should be done with caution: please never collect anything without private landowners' permission and remember that you cannot take anything from national parks and federal land.

February 1, 2020 07:53

One out of five people gets sick after traveling on the plane. The new coronavirus is a good reminder to share some fundamentals on air travel and infections.

January 31, 2020 20:57

Anything in excess has never been good. Overtourism is the perceived congestion in an area because of excess tourists such that resources and amenities are overstretched, leading to conflicts with the locals.

January 31, 2020 15:02

The End of the World Route is located in Chile.

January 28, 2020 21:56

Most of Burren is designated a Special Area of Conservation to protect this extremely unusual habitat, but the tourists are allowed to enter and explore it.

January 24, 2020 13:01