Herd of rare dugongs spotted in shallow waters in Thailand as coronavirus lockdown leaves coastal regions tranquil and undisturbed The sea mammals are classed as vulnerable with only 250 in Thailand A drone filmed a herd in waters off Libong island in Trang province The dugong is closely related to the sea cow and can … Read more
Wave hello to some post-lockdown vacation inspiration. Britain’s coastal towns are currently closed for business but one day in the near future we’ll be able to enjoy sunny days by the seaside again. Here’s our pick of some of the best beach towns, from bohemian Brighton to marvellous Margate. Margate: Modern art – and old-fashioned amusements … Read more
The Armchair Traveller reveals how to explore the world from home: See the sights of Europe on Kirsten Dunst’s grand tour and recreate a luxury spa experience Kirsten Dunst tours Europe in movie thriller The Two Faces Of January MarBella Collection hotels in Greece has launched online beauty tutorials Head to VisitFinland.com for glorious photos … Read more
This week we’ve been inundated by requests for help with coronavirus-related travel problems. Getting to the grocery shop is tricky enough these days, let alone organising a holiday. This is especially true because no one knows exactly when travel restrictions will be lifted. And, of course, plenty of people have already had trips cancelled and are … Read more
BBC travel presenter Simon Reeve warns that the lockdown has left animals vulnerable to poachers – even in parks and conservancies Many rangers and guides at national parks across the globe are being laid off This is leaving endangered animals unprotected and poaching has increased Rhinos have been killed in Africa in tourist areas considered … Read more
When the world finally reopens to travel, many of us may want to get close to nature after being cooped up at home for so long. Here is our pick of some amazing wildlife-loving breaks that will transport you to all corners of the globe… Scottish eagles and seals Let us prey: A white-tailed sea … Read more
This week we’ve been inundated by requests for help with coronavirus-related travel problems. Getting to the grocery shop is tricky enough these days, let alone organising a holiday. This is especially true because no one knows exactly when travel restrictions will be lifted. And, of course, plenty of people have already had trips cancelled and are … Read more
If you’re wondering what’s happening behind the closed doors of Disney’s theme parks – all can be revealed. The parks in both Florida and California have been shut since mid-March as a result of the coronavirus crisis and there is no indication when they will re-open. But there is still plenty going on despite the … Read more
The mysterious crater in Siberia that’s five miles wide, has a 2,000ft-high ridge and contains so many precious metals it’s known as ‘treasure mountain’ The geological wonder – the Kondyor Massif – is the result of a little-understood surge of volcanic rock This volcanic rock pushed up through 5,000 miles of mantle a billion years or … Read more
These stunning photos serve as windows into contrasting and intriguing worlds within our world – from a fog-shrouded desert to a riot-torn city and from a gun-toting suburban American household to monkeys in a hot spring. They are among the 40 winning and commended images in the prestigious photography contest All About Photo Awards 2020 – … Read more