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June 1, 2023 In this week’s issue: UNESCO announces new geoparks Vibrant sights between sand bars Manhattan-sized logjam in Canada This is an archived issue. Sign up here to receive the Planet Snapshots newsletter every Thursday morning. Feature Story: Geoparks UNESCO just dropped their list of 18 new geoparks. If…

If I had only one piece of advice to offer a 20-something before they decided to settle down into a relationship, it would be to travel. And I think I would specifically recommend traveling alone. Needless to say, I didn’t do any of that back then. But I’m making up…

Pig’s feet, anyone? — Moving to a foreign country is like starting a new relationship. After a few months, you discover qualities that are easy to love… And ones that are harder to get used to. The same was true when I moved to Barcelona, Spain. Some things I expected to be hard —…

Guided Tours Mobile App — Problem Statement Travelers face limitations with traditional guided tours due to fixed schedules and a lack of personalization. They desire an app that provides flexible and convenient access to guided tours, allowing them to explore at their own pace while ensuring a rich and immersive travel experience. Overview Although guided tours are available…

Step into a world of intrigue as we dismantle some enduring myths about India — a place far more diverse, surprising, and endearing than you’ve been led to believe — As I sat down in front of my keyboard, a cup of strong, aromatic Indian tea at my side, I pondered how best to unveil the true essence of India to the uninitiated. You see, India, in all its colors and contrasts, has been victim to numerous stereotypes, partly thanks…

An ethnography about city and suburban folk as they heat up — Saturday night–22:00ish. I’m FaceTiming my girlfriend. “What time should I come through tomorrow?” I ask. “The sooner, the better,” she replies. During this conversation, I’m scrolling through Instagram when I come across a guy who challenges himself to walk across the entire United States. “One day,” I muse, my standard response when I see others accomplish…

Exploring panoramic views, serenity, and cultural heritage — “Greece — The feeling of being lost in time and geography with months and years hazily sparkling ahead in a prospect of un-conjecturable magic.” — Patrick Leigh Fermor During our family holiday in Santorini, we had an amazing time exploring the island with the help of a knowledgeable tour guide. …

Exploring architectural beauty, spiritual significance, and local delights — “We are all Greeks. Our laws, our literature, our religion, our arts, have their root in Greece.” — Percy Bysshe Shelley During our recent trip to Mykonos, Greece, my family and I had the opportunity to explore the magnificent Monastery of Panagia Tourliani. Per Greeka: “The monastery was restored in…

From castles over mineral springs to petroglyphs on forgotten rocks — When we decided on the topic for this month’s challenge, we certainly didn’t know how well it would be taken on. You stunned us with a variety of fascinating tales on ruins around the world. Not just ancient ruins but abandoned buildings to castles and even fascinating cliff dwellings. Your…