A chunk of ice suspended above the Khumbu Icefall near Base Camp on Mount Everest means it's not safe either for climbers or the specialist "icefall doctors" who typically clear away smaller obstructions. A dangerous chunk of glacial ice, or serac, not far above Mount Everest's Base Camp is blocking the climbing more...
NEW ZEALAND: Famous Bridge to Nowhere gets facelift
World famous Bridge to Nowhere in New Zealand owes its enduring stature to a regular beauty regime, with a recent 'facelift' the latest treatment. Abseilers sandblasted the almost 90 year old structure near Whanganui, drilled and filled holes to make the renowned tourism attraction safer for more...
TRAVEL: Tahiti – Eine Reise die überrascht
Wenn von Südsee die Rede ist, denken viele sofort an türkisfarbene Lagunen, Overwater-Bungalows und Postkartenromantik. Doch die Inseln von Tahiti haben weit mehr zu bieten als Klischees. Wer genauer hinsieht, entdeckt faszinierende Besonderheiten, die jede Reise in diese Region noch außergewöhnlicher machen. more...
AUSTRALIA: A robot for seagrass restoration on the Great Barrier Reef
How new underwater technology is giving seagrass meadows, and the Reef, a chance to recover at scale. Seagrass meadows are the unsung heroes of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, Australia. They are quietly storing carbon, sheltering marine life and feeding sea turtles and dugongs. But in recent more...
SWEDEN: Win an island for a year – Watch video
In a new initiative, Sweden invites travelers to win one of the nordic country’s 267,000 islands for a year. With over 267,000 islands, Sweden has more islands than any other country on Earth. Islands defined by calm, rest, clean air and restorative nature—large or small, set in the sea or emerging from a lake. With more...
NEUSEELAND: Einzigartige Reise-Erlebnisse in Rotorua
Die Stadt Rotorua in Neuseeland liegt mitten in einem Vulkan und das tägliche Leben rund um den Kratersee ist geprägt von geothermischer Aktivität. Die natürliche Erdwärme wird seit Jahrhunderten im täglichen Leben und in den Traditionen der Maori, der indigenen Bevölkerung des Landes, genutzt. Touristen und Besucher more...
AUSTRALIA: Celebrating Living Indigenous Languages
On International Mother Language Day (21 February 2026), Discover Aboriginal Experiences shines a light on the extraordinary diversity and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages in Australia – one of the richest linguistic landscapes on Earth, and one that continues to be actively protected, more...
TRAVEL: Long-haul travellers grow more cautious in 2026 – Safety and flexibility shape demand for Europe
The European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail have published the new Long-Haul Travel Barometer 1/2026, providing forward-looking insights into travel intentions, preferences and barriers among travellers from seven key overseas markets to Europe: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea and the United more...
NEW ZEALAND: Travellers from Germany remain highest holiday spenders per trip
International visitors spend in New Zealand was $12.3billion in the year to September 2025. According to Tourism New Zealand, this is an increase of 5.3% on the previous year. Despite having a lower average daily spend, travellers from Germany remain the highest holiday spenders per trip, followed by the UK, which more...
SWEDEN: A really cool Easter skiing downhill
Sweden: Let’s call it downhill skiing, simply because technically, alpine skiing implies it takes place in the Alps. Be that as it may, Sweden’s downhill ski resorts offer powder snow and stunning views all the same. And on Easter, let’s not forget the perk that comes with longer days and light! Sunny more...
