A Journey Through Time: The Frankincense Route in Oman
Ruins, deserts, and a souk that smells of history: a journey along Oman’s ancient frankincense route.
From Fewer Than 1,000 to 183,000: The Comeback of Aldabra’s Giant Tortoises
A new census counts the giant tortoises hiding in the scrub of a remote Indian Ocean atoll.
From Yaeyama’s Jungles to Rebun’s Windswept Shores: Japan’s 14,125 Islands
How many islands does Japan have? For 36 years, the official number was 6,852. In 2023, a new count more than doubled it, even though not a single meter of new land had appeared.
Sweden Is Selling Silence: Inside Its Travel Agency for Introverts
No small talk, no crowded itineraries, and forests open to everyone: Sweden’s pitch to travelers in search of quiet.
69 Days Without Night: Life on Sommarøy, Norway’s ‘Island Without Time’
With no night for 69 days each year, the people of Sommarøy have learned to live by instinct, not by the clock.
Spain’s Skyscraper Beach Town Is in the Running for One of Europe’s Top Green Awards
The city of more than a hundred high-rises is a finalist for the 2028 European Green Leaf award, and the reason goes back to an urban planning decision made in the 1950s.