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A 350 km Loop Through Japan's Quietest Prefecture Just Opened
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A 350 km Loop Through Japan's Quietest Prefecture Just Opened
Japan's longest loop trail just opened in Ibaraki Prefecture, and it's not about summits. It's about walking s
Antarctica's Ice Is Vanishing Faster Than Scientists Can Explain
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Antarctica's Ice Is Vanishing Faster Than Scientists Can Explain
For the fourth winter in a row, Antarctica's sea ice has failed to bounce back. Scientists say this isn't a bl
Everest's Base Camp Is Melting Faster Than the Glacier Around It
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Everest's Base Camp Is Melting Faster Than the Glacier Around It
Every spring, thousands of liters of urine and tons of fuel turn Everest's base camp into a hot spot that is m
China's Space Tourism Push Puts a $760,000 Ticket on Trip.com
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China's Space Tourism Push Puts a $760,000 Ticket on Trip.com
A $760,000 ticket to space is now on sale at Trip.com, and two travelers have already booked. Here's what the
30 New Trips That Turn Travel Into a Force for Good
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30 New Trips That Turn Travel Into a Force for Good
From Galápagos conservation to Christmas markets in Central Europe, these 30 new trips blend science, storytel
A 120-Mile Trail Just Opened Across England's Most Dramatic North Country
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A 120-Mile Trail Just Opened Across England's Most Dramatic North Country
A brand new 120-mile walking route just opened across northern England, threading through three national parks
A Four-Kilometer Walk Reveals Where Spa's Legendary Water Really Comes From
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A Four-Kilometer Walk Reveals Where Spa's Legendary Water Really Comes From
Just four kilometers from Spa's elegant thermal baths lies a wild, boggy plateau where sphagnum moss grows one
Two Planes Buzzed a Rugby Stadium So Close, People Panicked
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Two Planes Buzzed a Rugby Stadium So Close, People Panicked
A jaw-dropping aerial stunt during South Africa's biggest rugby matchup sent spectators into shock and trigger
Macao's New Flying Theatre Hurls You Through Space and Dinosaur Worlds
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Macao's New Flying Theatre Hurls You Through Space and Dinosaur Worlds
Macao just got a gravity-defying new attraction where your seat becomes a time machine. Studio City Stardust w
Space tourism's only player is asking you to wait until 2027
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Space tourism's only player is asking you to wait until 2027
Virgin Galactic just pushed back its space tourism debut by over a year. The company is still raking in millio
Mont-Blanc's Most Famous Trek Needs Your Permission Slip
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Mont-Blanc's Most Famous Trek Needs Your Permission Slip
One of Europe's classic long-distance hikes is about to get gatekeeping. Starting spring 2027, the beloved Tou
The world's rarest horses are coming to the Netherlands in 2026
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The world's rarest horses are coming to the Netherlands in 2026
In September 2026, one of the world's most magnificent horse breeds converges on the Dutch countryside for a t