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Built by hand and powered by the sun, Helios 11 set off across Europe without conventional fuel. © Finnish Sailor Built This Solar Yacht By Hand. Credit: True North Finnish sailor Lukas Sjöman spent about 200 days building an 11-meter yacht largely by hand. Made from marine plywood and fiberglass, the finished boat weighed about 1.5 tons and carried little more than the equipment neede

Night-time travel — or nocturism — is emerging as one of the most influential trends in global tourism. This winter, Norway is set to elevate the concept dramatically with the debut of the world’s first panoramic night train designed specifically for observing the Northern Lights. The initiative marks a major leap in Arctic tourism, blending technological innovation, environmental sustain

It may look like a Stone Age skatepark, but the Wave is all-natural. Very few rock features in the world can compare to the Wave in Arizona. With its swirling layers and undulating forms, this trippy rock formation is not only an Instagrammable sight, but also a geological wonder that's been 190 million years in the making. The Wave can be found in the Coyote Buttes North area of the Colorado

Norway Is the World’s First Nation to Ban Deforestation Norway’s deforestation ban is a commitment to deforestation-free supply chains. It means that Norwegians will refuse to award government contracts to companies that engage in clear-cutting. Norway is the first country in the world to commit to no longer using any products that contribute to deforestation. That’s pretty rema

Italy's Mount Etna has erupted in spectacular fashion, sending ash, gas, and other volcanic material high into the sky above Sicily. Watch footage of the eruption. Mount Etna erupted on Monday (June 2) with a ginormous cloud of ash and triggered an avalanche of volcanic material that has ripped down the side of Europe's largest active volcano. The massive eruption on the Italian isla

With its bulbous shape and a canopy that resembles an upside-down root system, the baobab tree is an iconic symbol of the African continent. Its origins are also the stuff of legend…literally. Along the Zambezi River, some tribes believed that one day their gods became angry, ripped the baobab from the ground, and tossed it up into the air, resulting in its inverted-like appearance. In another

In South Korea, the sea opens twice a year for just one hour. This is the miracle of Jindo, when thousands of people cross the sea on foot. The story of Moses parting the Red Sea has been told for millennia, and a real-life event in South Korea brings a similar scene to life. A few times each year, the waters between Jindo and Modo islands retreat, revealing a temporary land bridge that all

Iceland, often referred to as the “Land of Fire and Ice,” is a captivating island nation situated on the edge of the Arctic Circle. With its otherworldly landscapes, bubbling geothermal pools, and dramatic coastlines, Iceland has become an increasingly popular destination for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. Here’s a brief travel guide to help you make the most of your Icelandic a

The Rio Grande Gorge, a breathtaking chasm carved by the Rio Grande River, is a natural wonder located in Northern New Mexico, USA. This dramatic landscape showcases the power of water and the forces of erosion over time. Formation of the Gorge The gorge was formed as the Rio Grande River cut through the basalt flows of the Taos Plateau volcanic field. Over millions of years, the river

There are 2 versions of the Diamond Hill hike – the Lower Trail and the Upper Trail. You’ll find Diamond Hill in Galway – head for Connemara National Park in Letterfrack and there’s a large car park at the visitor centre. Below, I’ll take you through both trails (there’s a map for each): The Upper Trail: 6km long and takes around 2 hours The Lower Trail: 2.8km lon