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!🎊

Across the world, bicycles are changing lives and communities. Writer Harriet Akinyi joins @Intrepid_Travel's Kenya Cycling Fundraiser, with The Intrepid Foundation and World Bicycle Relief, to see how bicycles are uplifting individuals in her homeland.

"If you go hiking in the UK, the largest, scariest animal you might encounter is a cow," writes @KassondraCloos. The UK has been devoid of apex predators for centuries. Now, there’s a proposal to bring the lynx back to NE England to help the forests heal.

📰Weekend read: In September 2024, a hurricane tore through Asheville, North Carolina. With a creative community dependent on tourism, it's now rebuilding from the ground up. Megan DeMatteo returns to a beloved city to see grassroots recovery in action.

There’s never been a more important time to share stories of our wild places. So, thanks to financial support from @Intrepid_Travel, we've launched a US National Parks and Public Lands bureau to help readers stay informed on threats facing public lands⬇️.

Murujuga National Park in northwestern Australia is home to the highest concentration of ancient rock art in the world. But despite its significance to First Nations communities, why is this sacred Indigenous site at risk of being rejected by UNESCO?.

RT @yarencyp: "If cities were relationships, Nicosia would be the long-distance relationship: The one you hold on to, no matter how hard th….

📰 Weekend read: After 9 years abroad, Turkish Cypriot Yaren Fadiloglulari returns home to Nicosia, Cyprus, one of the world’s few divided capital cities. In this personal essay, she reflects on identity, history, and being a tourist in your hometown.

Murujuga National Park in northwestern Australia is home to the world's highest concentration of ancient rock art. But despite its significance to First Nations communities, it's in a battle for its own protection. Frankie Adkins visits to find out why.

Scandinavia has a reputation for being one of the most expensive places on Earth. So why are there so many houses for sale for less than USD$100,000?@KassondraCloos took a trip to Sweden to find out.

📰 Weekend read: On an all-electric road trip across Utah, Tayla Gentle goes searching for hyper-local community travel experiences and ends up learning to snowshoe, decipher petroglyphs and cook a quiche from scratch. *In partnership with Visit Utah*.

RT @AshBhardwaj: @JamesThornton_ of @Intrepid_Travel digs into questions of tourism (which I explore in Why We Travel) in this @Adventureco….

At 52 feet tall (16 meters)—taller even than LA’s Hollywood sign—Fiji’s BULA Reef, designed to combat coral bleaching, just celebrated its first birthday. We ask the scientists behind the innovative underwater project for a reef restoration update.

Have you been to South Carolina’s Mushroom Mountain? Writer and experienced forager Nevin Martell steps into an otherworldly shroomiverse.

"I am not “over” tourism. But we should strive for better tourism," says @Intrepid_Travel's James Thornton. "Let’s eliminate the ‘must-see bucket lists’ and instead work towards genuine, respectful cultural exchange and interaction.”. Full story here⬇️.

It’s little wonder that Sally Ferns-Barnes, Ireland’s last wild fish smoker, is considered a pioneer of her country's slow food renaissance. Writer Asia London Palomba meets the award-winning food producer who continues to champion ancient techniques.

📰Weekend read: Ahead of World Female Ranger Week (June 23-30) which each year highlights the work and voices of female rangers around the world, its founder Holly Budge profiles five women who are paving the way in conservation from Liberia to Peru.

Nearly 10 years ago, an earthquake devastated central Italy, turning thriving villages popular with outdoors enthusiasts into ghost towns. Journalist Ilaria Cazziol revisits the Sibillini Mountains and finds a tale of both neglect and potential.

Over 45 years, Sally Ferns-Barnes has become an expert in the ancient and traditional methods of filleting, salting, brining, and smoking fish. Travel writer Asia London Palomba meets Ireland’s last wild fish smoker.

The tragedy of Air India flight 171 has left many in shock. While incidents on this scale are rare, it’s inevitable to feel increased anxiety as a result. Science communicator Dr Hassan Vally puts the risk of plane travel into context. @ConversationEDU .

"With only two commercial wineries in Jordan—Zumot and Haddad—and wine tourism only in its early days, one thing’s clear: This won’t be your typical vineyard visit.".Story by @chiarainmcr.