Why 'shoulder season' is the best time to travel

Prices are low, values are high and there aren't a lot of crowds in shoulder season.

Why was Rome invaded by seagulls?

Seagulls followed the Tiber to Rome decades ago. In recent years, however, they've become more numerous…

Can cohousing help solve America's loneliness epidemic?

Research suggests loneliness can harm your health. Cohousing comes with a built-in community that could remedy…

Is your fossil valuable? Fossil ID days make it easy to find out

Fossil finders have ample opportunity to connect with experts through fossil ID days at museums, parks…

10 once-influential countries that no long exist

From ancient empires to the Cold War, these nations were once major players in global politics.

How Germany's coal heartland became an outdoor recreation paradise

Coal dust once covered everything in Lusatia, Germany. Now, the area welcomes hundreds of thousands of…

Why tourism in Africa is on the upswing

Visiting different parts of Africa on the same trip could soon be as easy as visiting…

China's forest city will soon gobble up carbon

In an effort to combat pollution, China is building 'forest cities' and people will be moving…

Dominica is still recovering from Hurricane Maria (but you can help)

Dominica, one of the Caribbean nations most devastated by Hurricane Maria, is hoping ecotourism will finally…

Dominica is still recovering from Hurricane Maria (but you can help)

Dominica, one of the Caribbean nations most devastated by Hurricane Maria, is hoping ecotourism will finally…