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Up to 160 long-finned pilot whales were stranded on the western Australian coast on Thursday. At least 26 casualties were reported before wildlife authorities could begin a rescue attempt, officials said. The stranded whales were from four pods spread across 500 metres of shore, according to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. An additional 20 whales were in a pod about 1.5 kilometres offshore and 110 whales formed a pod closer to the beach. “Our team is making every effort to safely respond and keep volunteers and staff safe, while also acting in the best interests o...
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Scientists don’t know what causes whales to strand, although it appears their location systems can be confused by gently sloping, sandy beaches.
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Summers of languid afternoons splashing in and out of the water are just around the corner. And one of the best things about holidaying in Europe is you don’t need to fly for scenic beaches and refreshing dips. Flight-free experts at Byway have curated a series of journeys by train for travellers who want to dive into a more sustainable adventure. Chlorinated pools can have an annual footprint of 1,400kg CO2, so all these trips take you to dreamy natural swimming spots. Surf all summer long in San SebastiánSan Sebastián is often dubbed Spain's foodie capital, but it is also one of the country'...
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Search for the world’s best beaches and you’ll find countless listicles waxing lyrical about golden sands and crystalline waters. But Beachatlas, an AI-powered encyclopaedia of global beaches, has a new ranking that goes a little deeper. “Typically, the quest for the world's best beaches zeroes in on their visual allure,” the company writes. “This is the first selection ever to expand and encompass diverse criteria such as the value to the local community, DEI [diversity, equity and inclusion], lifestyle offerings, and cultural significance.” So how did the selection process work and which two...
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Summer is creeping up on us fast and with it comes the promise of escaping in the sun. It’s a chance to unwind, sink your toes in the sand and forget about everything else. But what exactly does the perfect beach holiday look like? Retreat booking platform BookRetreats has ranked beaches across 16 European countries based on what they say travellers value the most: popularity, weather, safety, accessibility and water quality. Using data from Google reviews, safety rankings from the Global Peace Index and water quality information from the European Environment Agency (EEA), each location was gi...
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Located in Italy's culturally rich Emilia-Romagna region, Ravenna offers a fascinating blend of art, churches and historical landmarks. The city's main claim to fame lies in its extraordinary collection of Byzantine mosaics, which adorn its ancient churches and monuments. These intricate works of art, dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries, depict biblical scenes, saints and Byzantine emperors with intricate detail and craftsmanship. The UNESCO-listed Basilica di San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia are outstanding examples of Ravenna's mosaic mastery, drawing art enthusiasts world...
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Over half of Tripadvisor’s users say that helping the environment is important to them and sustainability increasingly factors into travellers’ choices about where to go. When it comes to beaches, this means clear waters, clean sand and environmentally friendly initiatives. Each year, Tripadvisor releases a ranking of the world’s best beaches with European destinations topping the list in 2024. For the first time, this year’s ranking also includes a category for the most sustainable beaches. Travel sustainability company BeCause provided data from beaches awarded the prestigious Blue Flag - ma...
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Bali’s popularity with Europeans dates back to the 1970s when hippies chose the island for its spiritual culture and low cost of living. Fast forward to 2021, and another type of traveller seeking out cheap rent and food descended on the island – digital nomads. When the borders of the island fully reopened post-COVID, tourists came flooding back. Millions of Balinese rely on tourism for employment but some believe the negative impacts have not been well-managed – landfills are overflowing, sewage flows into the sea in some places and pollution from cars is palpable. Despite all of this, Bali ...
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Italy's coastline is synonymous with summer: a vision of Aperol Spritzes sipped under blue parasols before a glass-clear sea. As an Italian who grew up in England, every summer brought the much-anticipated, post-exam ritual of spending the August holiday (called Ferragosto) at my grandparents' seaside village. I would spend long, lazy days in and out of the water in what seemed like unbeatable bliss. But since moving back to my homeland in 2021 to pursue a PhD, I've had the chance to explore the peninsula's coastline in other months of the year. I discovered something I never expected to say -...
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REST IN RECORDS released a new album “Nature Sound...
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