When the Rain Falls in Costa Rica
Walking Into the Storm In the Costa Rica rainy season, I like to walk in the rain. Not the drizzle you tiptoe through with an umbrella, but the real thing,…
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Western Sahara. Africa’s Last Colony
Did you know that you actually cannot see the Great Wall of China from space? This is a popular urban myth. Sometimes, under very specific circumstances—when the weather is just…
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World News Roundup: Fires, Fortunes & Frontiers
This week covers a striking mix of crisis and change—from fiery forests in the U.S. to military power plays, political protests, and rare conservation wins. Trump’s bold claims of military…
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How I Built a Life in Tokyo in 3 Months
Living in Tokyo can be intimidating, especially when you don’t know where to start. The language, the culture and traditions, the unwritten (and very much written) rules about everything from…
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World News Roundup: Lava, Leaders, and Lines in the Sand
This week’s headlines travel from diplomatic chess games in the East to volcanic eruptions in the Pacific, with stops in unexpected corners like a near-empty North Korean resort and a…
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The World’s 10 Most Breathtaking Countries
From the misty cliffs of China to the windswept plains of Patagonia, our planet is resplendent with jaw-dropping natural beauty. But what does it take to elevate a place to…
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Could The Gambia Become Africa’s Next Digital Nomad Safari?
As remote work continues to reshape global travel, digital nomads are exploring new options beyond Bali and Lisbon and turning their attention to Africa. The Gambia, Africa’s smallest mainland country,…
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World News Roundup: Tradeoffs, Truths & Territorial Disputes
This week’s headlines span technology, geopolitics, misinformation, and science. China’s bullet trains now connect modern metropolises to cities that once formed the heart of ancient dynasties. In Alaska, a U.S.…
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Croatia’s Journey to Wonder
Arrival on the Adriatic The late-afternoon sun glints off terracotta rooftops. Along the harbor, fishing boats sway gently beside gleaming yachts, and the scent of grilled fish mingles with the…
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World News Roundup: Fossils, Floods & Shifting Frontiers
This week’s headlines cover energy, weather, science, and spectacle, with stories that stretch from ancient fossils to futuristic theme parks. China buys up discounted Russian oil as India pulls back…
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