Translated as ‘the little gauge’, La Trochita, or the old Patagonian Express is a steam train that travels through some of ...

Looming over Waikiki Beach on Oahu, Diamond Head is Hawaii’s most famous landmark. Hawaiians called it “Lēʻahi” because it ...

Beyond the bright lights of Tokyo or Kyoto lies the smallest and most seldom visited of Japan's four main islands, Shikoku.

Every fall, visitors flock to Tochigi Prefecture to experience the stunning koyo (autumn foliage) in Nikko. Located less than two hours from Asakusa on the Spacia X, many people opt for a day trip to ...

Bhubaneswar: A dip in temperature, rain and cloudy skies have brought a temporary respite from forest fires in the past two days, after this year's early dry spell led to the breaking out of a lot ...

To combat this, farmers in the village of Madi are planting bamboo forests along the banks of streams that block floods and stop soil erosion. “Once the rainy season starts, we are afraid to close our ...

There are 70 bamboo species in Malaysia, with 20 of the world’s best species found in the country’s native forests, including Beting, Semantan and Tumpat among others. Bamboo is a commodity ...

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each ...

Acting Auditor General of B.C., Sheila Dodds, says that some of the Forest Ministry's carbon modelling practices weren't properly documented or transparent. (Office of the Auditor General of B.C ...

The “blood rain” that turned an Iranian island’s coastline crimson last week was due to the local soil containing high concentrations of oxidised iron, experts said. Social media footage ...

Kyoto’s retail charm shines through its legendary districts. This curated guide maps out 25 essential stores—from the vibrant Kawaramachi-dori and Kyoto Station to the timeless Sannen-zaka and serene ...

Laurel Woods will make you feel like you're part of the forest even in the middle of a city Want to get back to nature? Laurel Woods (SW 7749) brings to life feelings of pine forests and rich earth.