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Want to travel without it costing the earth? These eco projects are for you

Sarah Marshall rates the hotels, resorts and cruise companies trying to make a difference

The Independent UK

From European sleepers to California’s Amtrak: This rail tour takes you around the world in 100 days

With only 12 spots available, travellers wanting a place on this rail adventure need to be quick.

Euronews

Czech Beer Culture Eyes UNESCO Listing As Pubs Take Hit

Going to a pub several times a week to meet friends, media consultant Gabriela Galetkova hopes Czech beer culture -- which is taking a hit as bar visits dip -- will be internationally recognised.

International Business Times

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The Danish island of seaweed cottages, salt and seafood

The remote North Sea isle of Læsø is world-famous for the gastronomic delights that come from its waters – so the best way to explore it is in waders

The Guardian - UK

Where cider houses rule in Spain: a tour of Asturias

Loved by the Spanish but less known in the UK, the region is recognised by Unesco for its centuries-old cider culture – and has plenty more to offer

The Guardian - UK

Fears for Bagan’s towering Buddhist temples after Myanmar earthquake

City is close to Sagaing faultline and monuments were significantly damaged after the last earthquake in 2016

The Guardian - UK

Elisapie’s Juno-nominated album: Promoting Inuktitut through music

Singer Elisapie’s fourth album, Inuktitut, has been nominated for album of the year at the 2025 Juno Awards being held this weekend in Vancouver.

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‘The nation is watching’: sewage dumps in Windermere must end, says activist

Ministers urged to do more after United Utilities discharged raw sewage into Unesco site for 6,327 hours last year

The Guardian - UK

South Korea wildfires become biggest on record as disaster chief points to ‘harsh reality’ of climate crisis

Officials point to ultra-dry conditions as death toll reaches 27 and fires threaten Unesco heritage sites

The Guardian - AU

South Korea Wildfires 'Largest On Record': Disaster Chief

Wildfires in South Korea are now "the largest on record" having burned more forest than any previous blaze, the country's disaster chief said Thursday, as the death toll rose to 26.

International Business Times

Workers Save Buddha As S. Korea's Wildfires Raze Ancient Temple

At South Korea's thousand-year-old Gounsa Temple, workers delicately swaddled a giant gilded Buddha statue with a fire-retardant blanket.

International Business Times

Walking in solitude and sunshine in Sicily: a newly restored pilgrim’s trail

A path in the Madonie natural park once used by itinerant friars takes present-day hikers on mountain trails through a terrain rich in wildlife

The Guardian - UK

Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over Hindu ‘control’ of shrine

Buddhists across the country have joined protests after monks at the Mahabodhi Temple were forcibly removed by police.

Al Jazeera

Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2 billion people, says UN

Unesco report highlights ‘unprecedented’ glacier loss driven by climate crisis, threatening ecosystems, agriculture and water sources

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International Business Times

'It Was Beautiful': Mount Kenya's Glaciers Melting Away

Charles Kibaki Muchiri traced the water trickling across the surface of the Lewis Glacier with his fingers, illustrating how quickly climate change is melting the huge ice blocks off of Africa's second-highest mountain.

The Independent UK

Valencia seeks catharsis in traditional burning of sculptures months after deadly floods

Five months after deadly floods ravaged Valencia, the Spanish city is hosting its biggest celebration of the year

The Independent UK

Out with Santorini, Mykonos and the Acropolis – in with these new Aegean gems for the ultimate Greece holiday

These Greek spots promise stunning scenery and authentic experiences – without the crowds and the price tag, says Elise Morton

The Guardian - UK

Fancy a Belgian city break without the crowds of Ghent or Bruges? Mechelen might be the answer

The majestic Flemish city is dotted with renaissance palaces, great bars and eye-catching contemporary art – yet it’s firmly off the tourist trail

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Euronews

Japan doubles fee to climb Mount Fuji after pollution and safety concerns

Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture has brought in the toll to protect the UNESCO-designated environment.

Radio France Internationale

Is AI sexist? How artificial images are perpetuating gender bias in reality

AI is increasingly a feature of everyday life. But with its models based on often outdated data and the field still dominated by male researchers, as its influence on society grows it is also perpetuating sexist stereotypes.

The Guardian - UK

‘They goggled and gawped’: Bahrain gives its pearl-divers a sci-fi wonder – and four ‘filo pastry’ car parks

The kingdom’s old capital is a world heritage site – and it has now honoured its once-biggest industry with a ‘pearling path’ wending through two miles of architectural marvels. But did its car parks really have to be so lavish?

The Independent UK

Two cities for the price of one: How this Slovenian town on the Italian border is celebrating its cultural blends

The intertwining cities of Slovenia’s Nova Gorica and Italy’s Gorizia are this year’s borderless European Capital of Culture – Robin McKelvie finds out what makes this cross-border community and its intermingled influences on both countries so special

The Independent UK

Why you should visit Slovenia’s five Unesco heritage sites in 2025

From touring the Skocjan Caves to admiring the works of Joze Plecnik in the capital, Robin McKelvie explores five wondrous natural and cultural sites across Slovenia

Radio France Internationale

Spotlight on Africa: celebrating female empowerment for Women's History Month

This week, Spotlight on Africa highlights women's empowerment across the continent, as March marks the beginning of Women's History Month, and International Women's Day on 8 March.

The National (Scotland)

Rangers Europa League rival hit with bizarre UNESCO charge ahead of Europa League tie

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