Source: BBC.com The Middle East finds itself at another critical crossroads, but tensions appear to have hit a temporary, tactical pause. In an unexpected diplomatic development, US President Donald Trump has officially announced that he is holding off on a massive military attack on Iran, which was originally planned for Tuesday. This pivotal decision comes…
The American political landscape is experiencing a seismic shift as the crucial midterm elections approach. Just three weeks ago, many political strategists and Republicans were feeling incredibly gloomy about their chances of keeping a majority in the US House of Representatives. However, recent developments have drastically altered the playing field, setting the stage for a…
Japan has officially revealed plans for “Aqua Terra City,” the world’s first fully self-sustaining floating metropolis, designed to host up to 50,000 residents. The ambitious project — created by a consortium of architects, marine engineers and renewable-energy experts — aims to address two major global challenges: rising sea levels and the overcrowding of major cities.…
Tokyo pulses with constant energy – packed trains, flashing neon, and a city that never slows. Yet, amid the chaos, the city’s famous gardens offer a haven of calm. Many date back to the Edo period (1603–1868), when Tokyo, then Edo, was the seat of the shogun. Shunmyo Masuno, a Soto Zen monk and garden…
In the remote valleys of British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains, hiking is anything but ordinary — it’s a shot of pure adrenaline. The first thrill came swiftly: a huffing and crashing in the bushes, followed by a large shape charging towards us. “Back!” shouted my guide, Jason Loree, drawing bear spray like a hero in a…
Along Western Australia’s remote coastline, Ningaloo Reef offers a rare multi-day kayaking expedition into a world of astonishing beauty and biodiversity. Beneath my snorkel mask, I meet the gaze of a green sea turtle, our eyes locking in a fleeting moment of curiosity across species. Stingrays lie buried in the sand nearby, their eyes peeking…
Spending a night on the Greenland Ice Sheet, where the sun never sets and the ice is constantly shifting, is an adventure unlike any other. My crampons scratched against the ice as I hauled a sledge packed with gear over ridge after icy ridge. The endless whiteness stretched to the horizon, and every step was…
Canadians continue to keep their distance from the United States, with travel numbers showing a steady decline. Kristy Gammon, who used to travel every other year to Baltimore for her husband’s Orioles games and ski trips to Lake Placid, now avoids even passing through the U.S. on her way to Ontario, reflecting a broader trend…
A groundbreaking discovery in northwestern Kenya suggests that early humans were true inventors, mastering technology long before their brains reached modern sizes. At the archaeological site of Namorotukunan, researchers found that primitive humans used stone tools continuously for approximately 300,000 years, between 2.75 and 2.45 million years ago. Previously, it was believed that early humans…
Haven’t booked your 2026 vacation yet? It’s time to start planning. Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 guide, released on October 21, unveils 25 destinations and 25 unique experiences, together with curated itineraries via the new Lonely Planet Journeys service. Best Places to Visit One standout is Liberdade, São Paulo’s “Little Japan,” home to the…