Sasaki designs Chengdu Panda Reserve to protect the giant panda
Thoughtful urban development and wildlife conservation go hand-in-hand in Sasaki’s winning proposal for the Chengdu...
Maya Bay closes following extensive environmental damage from tourists
The Thai beach that Leonardo DiCaprio made famous in his 2000 movie The Beach is closing indefinitely thanks to...
Mountain Heroes cyclist aims for world record to fight climate change
Michael Strasser, famous cyclist and the first cyclist to join the UN Environment's Mountain Heroes campaign,...
Here’s your chance to stay at the first Airbnb on the Great Wall of China
If the climbing the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, here’s your chance to check it off and take part...
Global tourism’s carbon footprint is four times bigger than we thought
For the first time, researchers have quantified the carbon footprint of global tourism around the world – and...
Here’s your once-in-a-lifetime chance to stay in a life-size LEGO House
Get ready to live out your childhood dream! The LEGO House in Billund, Denmark has partnered with Airbnb to offer...
This terrifying glass walkway in China ‘cracks’ as you step on it
Would you trek across this “cracking” glass walkway? In China's Taihang Mountains there's a frosty glass walkway...
Ride the Chair of Death on world’s highest cliff drop swing
Picture it: you jump off a cliff edge 360 feet in the air and plummet past the rocky cliff face until the tension...
World’s longest pedestrian bridge opens in the Swiss Alps
If you’re afraid of heights, look away. The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge has finally been completed...
The threatened Great Barrier Reef is estimated to be worth $42 billion
Our unsustainable habits are propelling climate change, and as a result, the Great Barrier Reef is under immense...
Sweden lists entire country on Airbnb because ‘roaming should be free’
In Sweden, citizens aren’t only encouraged to explore the outdoors, they guaranteed the right to. The principle...
Italy is giving away hundreds of historic castles and villas for free
Have you ever wanted to own your own castle - or perhaps an Italian monastery? Here's your chance. As part of Italy’s...
Massive iceberg draws tourists to tiny Canadian town
A new natural attraction drew scores of tourists to a small town of around 500 people in Newfoundland, Canada over...
Melting arctic ice allows luxury cruise ship to travel Northwest Passage for the first time
For generations, the Northwest Passage connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Canadian Arctic was...
Norway’s most stunning hydropower plant is now a tourist destination
Most of Norway’s electricity comes from hydropower, geothermal power and wind, and now the government is aiming...
7 exotic off-grid Airbnb rental homes for adventurous travelers
1. Hideout Eco Bamboo Home, Selat, Bali, Indonesia Hidden in the Balinese mountains, far from the tourist hordes...
Airbnb takes on urban planning with communal housing project in Japan
Just about everyone knows Airbnb is a great resource for finding temporary places to live—for a night, a weekend,...
Spend a night in an apartment atop the Eiffel Tower
Plenty of tourists visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris every year, but not many can say they've made it their vacation...
Chicago considers transparent aerial cable cars to link famous city sights
The city of Chicago could soon boast a new form of transportation: sleek, futuristic aerial cable cars that would...
This historic village in France is on sale for $175,000 – but there’s a catch
If you've always wanted to own a picturesque French village, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has just emerged:...
Costa Rica defends its sea turtles against tourist throng
Pictures of tourists thwarting nesting sea turtles caused outrage and disgust when they went viral on social media...
Mob of tourists blocks sea turtles from their nesting ground in Costa Rica
These days a few dollars is all you need to get personal with nature, but that new intimacy often comes at tremendous...
Aladdin City: Construction to begin on Dubai Creek’s epic fantasy towers next year
The 4,000 acre Aladdin City development will include six towers; three at a height of 34 storeys, and with a total...
NYC bike map based on riders’ brainwaves tells you which routes are most stressful and relaxing
NYC is now considered one of the best cities for biking in the U.S., but resident cyclists know that navigating...
Dramatic decline in population of Lake Tahoe’s tiniest creatures is changing the entire ecosystem
Lake Tahoe is world-renowned for its dramatic natural beauty, but the attention it receives—and the pollution...
Polish farmers blockaded Chevron frackers for 400 days and stopped drilling in their region
In July, Chevron abandoned its plans to drill for gas in Zurawlow, Poland, after farmers and families from Zurawlow...
The tallest building on Earth will host the world’s largest LED light show on New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve, Downtown Dubai will host an epic celebration, featuring fireworks, lasers, lights, and an...
Artificial snow is set to fall on Dubai’s World Islands
Snow is a distant dream in a place like Dubai, where the wintertime temperature doesn’t typically drop below...
Climate Change Could Make Fall Foliage Last Longer – But That’s Not a Good Thing
Fall foliage watchers can rejoice in the news that climate change may make the incredible autumn colors found in...
Ancient Underwater City Flooded by the Chinese Government Becomes Major Tourist Attraction
The city remains undisturbed from the surface at a depth of 26-40m, and has provided scientists and archaeologists...