Museums Are Finding More and More New Species in Their Own Collections: an Example of ‘Museum Mining’
The next great era of paleontology may not actually happen digging in the field, but rather digging through drawers.…
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What Makes the Perfect Forest for the Perfect Fall?
Depending on where you live in the world, you may be opening this story with every tree in your…
The ‘Fungiatt’ Northern Italy’s Mushroom-Mad Mountain Men
It was still dark out when Brother Paolo arrived at my gate, calling me on my cellphone. For early-morning…
Rissani: The Little-Known City of Kings, Dates, and Caravans in the Moroccan Sahara
Go to a bus station in Fes after dark. Tell them you want to go to Rissani, and then…
Glimpse Traditional Moroccan Life with These Three Non-Tourist Destinations
Story at a glance… As the most-visited African country, it can be hard to dodge the tourist traps in…
Literature and Character Pulls Africa and Europe Together in Tangier
The city of Paul Bowles; the city of Mohamed Choukri; and a city that has been used numerous times…
Glory, God, and Horses — Uncovering The Secret Societies of Siena
Many people know what to think of when they hear the word “Pamplona”. But how many people familiar with…
Pozzuoli — Not Naples Might be the Best Place to Stay in Naples
Pozzuoli is not a city many people outside of Italy will have heard of, and if someone told you…
As UNESCO Meets, Spain’s Commitment To Their Biosphere Is A Testament To Ecotourism In Europe
PICTURED: The Committee in session at the 31st bi-annual meeting of the UNESCO MAB Program. Paris, France. June 18th,…
Several Countries Warn Against Travel To Sri Lanka, But Tourists May Be Exactly What They Need
A series of bombings on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday killed 290 people and wounded more…
In Response To Increased Dragon Smuggling, Komodo Island Will Be Closed To Tourists
EAST JAVA, INDONESIA – March 28th 2019. Police in East Java recently seized 41 Komodo dragons destined for illegal…
Eager to Join Trump’s Space Marines? Consider Visiting Capitol Reef National Park
AUGUST, 2017 – CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK: President Trump’s enthusiasm for his “Space Force,” the proposed sixth branch of…
Minca: How The Jungle Turned A Bad Day Into The Perfect Week
SANTA MARTA, COLOMBIA – July 25TH 2017. I was traveling alone on my birthday two years pas, looking forward…