The world is certainly not getting any smaller, that's for sure. And its capacity to hold us all is starting to become a strain on the planet. But, as ever, there are clever humans who have ideas.
The 15-minute city urban theory received the 2021 Obel Prize in recognition of the concept's value for creating sustainable…
On some days, you just want to say, “Beam me up, Scotty! There’s no intelligent life here.” And when those days arrive, Scotty’s transporter is waiting in Vulcan, Alberta, Canada, halfway between Calgary and Lethbridge. The Canadian Pacific originally named the town for the Roman god of fire, but the citizens had a better idea. …
As if the relationship between Canada and the USA isn't convoluted enough, did you know that 50% of all Canadian citizens live south of essentially the 45th Parallel. Canada is one of the largest countries by land in the world, but its population of only 38 million is about ten times less than the United…
It’s hard to believe that just seventeen miles from the seaside resorts of Kauai island, there is a tiny stretch of land that has remained as it was since the days of early Hawaii. For Kauai citizens, the image of Niihau island rising from the horizon is a familiar one, though most will never set…
It's starting to happen. Companies are taking it seriously. We can't continue the way that we have. We must get green.
An All Nippon Airways (ANA) Dreamliner winged its way from Tokyo to Osaka late last week using a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that blended traditional jet fuel with fuel made from microalgae.
The flight came on…
Gibraltar, colloquially known as The Rock, (or simply 'Gib'), is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom sitting at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Spain to the north and the people of Gibraltar are ferociously loyal British citizens despite being bilingual in English and Spanish. When you step inside, you'll feel like you're on…
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Banana Republic was born from two California creatives fueled by their explorer spirits. Curious, connected and out in the world, our clothing is designed…
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At the time of this writing, the world is starting to look forward to a Covid-free future. Governments are - mostly - doing their jobs and protecting their citizens. It will come as no surprise that many of those citizens want to travel, once more. The pent-up demand will help to save not only cash-strapped…
Most countries have had their ups and downs with the Covid-19 pandemic, much of based on the behaviour of its citizens. Europe has more complex factors to consider, especially since it is comprised of 27 separate countries, with almost as many languages and - even more - 27 potential cultural ways of approaching critical situations…
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There is an urgent need today for the citizens of a democracy to think well.’ These words, which could have been written yesterday, come from Thinking to Some Purpose, a popular book by the British philosopher Susan Stebbing, first published in 1939 in the Penguin ‘Pelican’ books series, with that familiar blue-and-white cover. This little…
Those in the know, know that Central Europe is still a hidden secret in many ways. And one of the most beautiful and modern is Prague, in the Czech Republic. If you have not explored this part of Europe, then you are missing a treat. The Czech Republic is not a geographically large country, but…
It goes without saying that 2020 has been a rough year. Covid-19, unsettled cities and countries, the environment showing its anger. With hope on the horizon from the Covid-19 vaccines, perhaps now we can think ahead to finding our way out of the gloom. Anticipating that, many travel companies are thinking outside the box to…
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Discover...Experience...Explore a world of diversity in one Park. Now the third largest national park in South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park has expanded to conserve a wide range of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna and flora.
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When you're traveling, if you like what you see and want to remain abroad for a little longer than a couple of weeks, you typically only have a few months. Failure to leave when you’re supposed to could result in deportation or an indefinite ban from the country. However, there are a few ways around…
SpaceX is planning to send three tourists to the International Space Station (ISS) next year. The trip is part of a partnership with the Houston-based start-up Axiom Space. Private citizens have flown to the ISS before, but they have all launched in the Russian Soyuz spacecraft. This trip, which will use a SpaceX Falcon 9…
California is the largest state of the United States by population, and the third largest by area, located on its coast to the Pacific Ocean. California has natural attractions as well as theme-parks and bustling city life: Southern California is home to such popular attractions as Disneyland, Hollywood and the beaches in Malibu that inspired…
Germany, (officially: the Federal Republic of Germany; German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland) is the largest country in Central Europe. It is bordered to the north by Denmark, to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic, to the south by Austria and Switzerland, and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. Germany is a…