Planning a trip to the Balearic Islands? See how the most popular islands of the archipelago differ from each other. Spain is crowded with tourists from Europe and beyond every year. Particularly popular during the holiday season are Spain’s Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands — an archipelago located in…

Researchers discovered the wooden figure in the city of Chan Chan, which was once the capital of the Chimú kingdom until conquered by the Incas. Chan Chan was the largest city of the pre-Columbian era of South America. Today the archaeological site is located in Peru’s La Libertad region, in…

Victoria boliviana, that’s the name of a newly discovered species of water lily — it also turns out to be the largest of those known to science. Its leaves reach a width of more than 3 meters. Until now, we knew of two species of giant water lilies: the royal…

As of May 2023, ETIAS will apply throughout the European Union, and tourists from countries that are not part of the Community will have to apply for a special entry permit. How much does it cost to apply? ETIAS, or European Travel Information and Authorization System, is a European travel…

While Trinidad and Tobago abound in a variety of natural wonders, life on Trinidad is lively with steelband and calypso rhythms and a carnival atmosphere, while on Tobago it flows at a more leisurely pace. Located on twin islands at the southern tip of the Lesser Antilles, the country of…

Climate change is causing the world’s glaciers to melt faster and more frequently. Some contain microorganisms that can be dangerous to humans. What happens when they get out of the ice? Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences are responsible for the latest discovery. The researchers took samples from 21…

The virus that causes dengue and the Zika virus cause mice and humans to start smelling differently. The modified odor can attract mosquitoes and contribute to the rapid spread of the virus. Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes. It is considered a tropical disease, although it is also…

A brand-new carnivorous plant was found by a team of scientists during a field trip to Borneo. It is a previously unknown species of pitcher plant that has specialized in hunting underground. The discovery of a new carnivorous plant is very rare. So far, only about 650 species belonging to…

“Nature is able to heal itself, if we just let it.” Tourists have returned to Maya Bay, one of the world’s most famous beaches. However, many restrictions await them there. When Danny Boyle’s “The Beach” was released in 2000, Thai authorities hoped the blockbuster starring Leonardo DiCaprio would draw new…