Travel & Leisure
Take a pre-cruise vacation and ‘live like a local’ on Florida’s Space Coast
There's something magical about taking a cruise. Is it the open ocean? The indescribable feeling of warm sea air blowing through your hair? The...
A journey from Heydarabad to Alinjagala Fortress
Vasif Talibov, the leader of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (Azerbaijan), has shown to the world a deep commitment towards strengthening his country’s response to the...
UNESCO and CHANEL empowering women in Madagascar through sustainable tourism
A new programme aims to help women in Madagascar who have missed out on the economic benefits of growing tourism.
Madagascar is one of the...
South African culture, history, and heritage in Durban
Think of South Africa, and images of majestic savanna landscapes and roaming wildlife may come to mind. A South African safari is an unforgettable...
Chinese history comes alive in Nanjing
In southern China, the ancient capital city of Nanjing beckons travelers who long to immerse themselves in Chinese history and culture.
Nanjing served as the...
5 ways travel will change in 2018
As international travel gains popularity each year, new destinations are added to bucket lists and new travel gadgets and accessories appear on the market....
Maldives’ Wetlands Help Fight Climate Change
The lighthouse stands guard over the wetlands. Perched at one end of Koattey, it was built by the British who had a military base...
China: Heritage Sites of Confucius and Mencius Restored to Glory, Better Life for Local Communities
About two hours’ train ride from Beijing, in the south-west of Shandong Province, are Qufu and Zoucheng. These cities are the hometowns of Confucius...
Over 65 Phuket hotels join UN Environment #CleanSeas campaign
Dozens of hotels in one of Thailand’s most popular beach destinations have joined UN Environment’s #CleanSeas campaign, pledging to reduce the tide of plastic...
Shaki: Azerbaijan’s ancient agora of multiculturalism
Sarkhanbay Khuduyev, a native of Shaki region and a dynamic public servant, invited us (a group of U. S. and European scholars) on behalf...