Learning to Love the Hardscrabble Life on Lanzarote
A photographic tour of those who eke out a life on the sunblasted island transformed by a volcano
The Best Places Around the World to See Bats (by the Millions)
Bat tourism might sound creepy, but it may be the best way to help bat conservation around the world
Stunning Aerial Footage of Victoria Falls
In Zambia, the ‘Smoke That Thunders’ is the name given to a gaping ravine filled with a stunning waterfall. We know it better as Victoria Falls
Yes, You Can Go Sandboarding in the Namib Desert
The Namibian town of Swakopmund is a top tourist draw for desert lovers. Popular activities include quad-biking and sandboarding down its massive dunes
Inside South Africa’s Multi-Million Dollar Seafood Industry
Abalone, a large sea snail native to the Western Cape, is a popular local delicacy. To meet demand, the seafood industry created abalone farms
Spectacular Sights of Wolfberg Arch Up-Close
The Wolfberg Arch, located in the Cederberg mountain area in Western Cape, South Africa, is an awe-inspiring 160-foot-long sandstone formation
First Major Swahili Coast Art Show Reveals a Diverse World of Cultural Exchange and Influence
At the Smithsonian’s African Art Museum, international influences commingle to create a farrago of artisanal splendors
A Culinary Renaissance in the Israeli Countryside
Beyond Tel Aviv, towns are adopting enticing new approaches to cuisine that celebrate the history of the region and and the diversity of its people
How an Alcohol-Hating English Preacher Founded Global Tourism
Thomas Cook’s tours set the stage for today’s tourism industry
Prehistoric Rock Art to Visit Around the World
Scientists just discovered some of the world’s oldest art in a cave in Indonesia. Want to see more prehistoric masterpieces? Here are eight other options
Google Street View Brings Egypt’s Pyramids To A Computer Near You
From ancient citadels to the Great Sphinx, you can now explore Egypt’s wonders in the digital world
Amid the Heated Debates, Iraqi Immigrants Struggle to Make a Living in Arizona
Familiar fare—qeema, biryani, dolma—offers comfort to the thousands of refugees starting life over in Phoenix
The Race to Stop Africa’s Elephant Poachers
The recent capture of a notorious poacher has given hope to officials in Chad battling to save the African elephant from extinction
From Iceland to Croatia, Go On the Ultimate “Game of Thrones” Tour
Want more “Game of Thrones” than a show every Sunday and books every few years? Consider visiting the filming locations
Photos: Namibia’s Wild Places
Journey through Namibia’s beautiful landscapes with these photos submitted by our readers
Nobody Knows How to Interpret This Doomsday Stonehenge in Georgia
We know where they are and what they say, but everything else is all hotly debated
The Joys and Dangers of Exploring Africa on the Back of an Elephant
Renowned travel writer Paul Theroux journeys through Botswana’s spectacular, wildlife-rich wetlands
Coffee Here, and Coffee There: How Different People Serve the World’s Favorite Hot Drink
Coffee is black and bitter—but global travelers find a surprisingly wide range of forms of the world’s favorite hot beverage
A Snowball Fight in the West Bank
For the first time in their lifetimes, these teenagers got to enjoy the thrill of a fresh layer of snow
Protected Mountain Gorilla Population Rises by Ten Percent in Two Years
Conservationists announce good news for mountain gorillas, but the species is not out of the woods just yet
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