Kola Superdeep Borehole: A Journey to the Deepest Hole on Earth
In the Murmansk tundra, amidst Soviet ruins, a metal cap conceals the deepest hole ever drilled.
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.
Juniper and Ivy, San Diego: A Little Italy Favorite
Juniper and Ivy is one of the busiest restaurants in San Diego’s Little Italy. Here’s what to order, from its cocktails to Garden & Grain.
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.