We can't believe it, but it's true. Last night in London, we won Consumer Publication of the Year - Online at the @travelmediawrds. Thanks to judges, our team, contributors, and readers. And congrats to our fellow nominees—travel writing is alive & well!🎊 https://t.co/DLBSHu0tVz

Rishika Sharma traveled to the northern Spanish region of Asturias to experience a centuries-old tradition she thought was in need of preserving, after it was given UNESCO heritage status. What she found instead was a thriving and evolving cider culture. https://t.co/ABoroUm5Lv

Showy, smart, colorful (or not), birds are the overlooked stars of the wildlife world. While writer Lisa Kadane used to deride birdwatchers when they could be seeking more exciting predators, she’s come to her own realization: Birdwatching rocks. https://t.co/7LghyHg8TH

The Intrepid Foundation just announced their latest round of Impact Grant funding with 16 NGOs set to receive a share of over USD$400k. And a majority of the funding came from travelers who chose to donate one percent of their tour cost. https://t.co/BBCh4tTOWE

Omer Al Tijani has unveiled the first English-language Sudanese recipe book, combining cuisine with reportage, history and travel memoir. Writer Alexandra Pereira takes a walk with the chef near his London home to chat social justice, travel, and food. https://t.co/uLq3htMNTI

"When we sanitize the stories our parks tell, we don’t just lose historical accuracy—we lose the chance to understand one another through the full story of this country," writes Gordy Megroz. "These lands were meant to hold truth, not whitewash it." https://t.co/E3Fti0yjqf

📰 Weekend read: Polar tourism has the wow factor, but cruises are one of the most carbon-intensive ways to travel. What’s the alternative? Enter Sophie Galvagnon, a record-breaking explorer who wants to shake up the industry with a solar-powered vessel https://t.co/eNwI3iPSVW

After writer Rachel Shue’s Spanish partner decided to quit meat (and eggs, and dairy), she’s discovered a whole new culinary side to the city. Here’s where to go for vegan food in one of Spain’s gastronomy hotspots. https://t.co/uvk28yKAz4

In Switzerland, people swim to work. In Rotterdam, workers cool off with a lunchtime dip. In Copenhagen, students live in floating accommodation. What do all these places have in common? Swimmable rivers. https://t.co/CQvUkhP8XF

Overtourism is causing Vietnam’s Hoi An to suffocate in trash. These eco-pioneers are trying to change that. My story for @Adventurecom https://t.co/fqL2IeZJdb @TravWriters

✨ In her latest @Adventurecom feature, Sarah Reid explores New Caledonia — from reefs to rainforests & Kanak culture. She shows a destination that’s ready to welcome you with adventures at every turn💙🌴 👉 https://t.co/zP1QaQInui 📷 © yuco #NewCaledonia #AdventureAwaits

For many women in Kenya’s rural communities, financial independence is hard to achieve. But grassroots organization Patinaai Osim, with The Intrepid Foundation, is working to change that. Kenyan writer @harriet86jim visits their new hub in Kajiado county. https://t.co/PThh1ZsU12

Thrilled, too, that I’m shortlisted for Sustainability Travel Feature of the Year for the @travelmediawrds for my in-depth story on the Cubans forging a future in crisis-hit Cuba for @Adventurecom @TravWriters

Kurdistan’s Zakho SC fans win FIFA’s 2025 Best Fan Award for an inspiring act.

Totally honoured to be shortlisted for Consumer Writer of the Year for the @travelmediawrds for my features on my family, Kipling & Lahore for @TelegraphTravel, my Havana changemakers story for @Adventurecom & a feature on exploring the River Waveney for BBC Travel. @TravWriters

Very proud to have been asked to write about #gaziantep & #sanliurfa on @Adventurecom for @Intrepid_Travel #2026 not hot list. #travelturkey @GoTurkiye

For 450+ years, maps have shown a distorted view of the world; the Mercator projection was designed for colonial exploration and maritime trade. Now, the #CorrectTheMap campaign wants to shift to the Equal Earth map—that shows the world more accurately. https://t.co/LmCl4pIK6n

📰 Weekend read: After nearly 20 years, the last of four dams on Oregon’s Klamath River have been dismantled. Not only have salmon and bears returned, there's now the chance to go fishing and rafting. Bill Fink returns to the Klamath to try the new trips https://t.co/LuuoEtUcFv

As overtourism becomes a bigger issue, it’s time to rethink where we travel. Enter @Intrepid_Travel’s annual Not Hot List, spotlighting lesser-trodden parts of the world and where communities can genuinely see the benefits of tourism. https://t.co/ybbja0s1gl

Hoi An has around 120k residents. But the city’s annual visitor count was 4.3m last year... As this Vietnam hotspot suffocates under the weight of its own waste, what’s being done? @claireboobbyer meets some of the city’s most innovative, eco-pioneers. https://t.co/jtM38D0WqW

📰 Weekend read: Cut off from Scotland’s road network +accessible only by boat or a hike, Knoydart is often dubbed Britain’s last true wilderness. With its off-grid lifestyle, community-run services+reclaimed landscapes, is it a blueprint for our future? https://t.co/sb5NwAAJrw

On a family safari trip to South Africa, 16-year-old Imogen experienced both the highs and lows of travel. And she has a message to share about adventuring mindfully and responsibly. @Intrepid_Travel https://t.co/KSGcs7ztFP