In the eastern reaches of Java, Indonesia, the Kawah Ijen volcano stuns the world with a spectacle of neon-blue flames ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Why are some lakes so clear? T here’s just something about clear water that captivates us with its serenity and pristine ...

And the marine life is sure to excite even the most well-traveled guests when they have the opportunity to snorkel with penguins, sharks, and playful sea lions, all while blue-footed boobies dive ...

Joyce, Northcote, Vic Snowboarders at Niseko, Hokkaido, with Mount Yotei in the ... Nestled on the shoreline of its lake, Lugano’s palm trees give it a Mediterranean vibe while the surrounding ...

Aoiike - Hokkaido's Blue Pond - is located near Shirogane Onsen in Biei Town ... Hokkaido Trip Day 4: Plan B, one night at Lake Toya Hot Spring and lake resort in the outskirts of Sapporo Day 4: ...

SHINTOKU, Hokkaido — Finland is a nation famed for its saunas. But do you know about avanto, the Finnish tradition of cutting a hole in the ice on a frozen lake to bathe in the water underneath? And ...

Canyon Lake is among those stunning examples of lake supremacy, being privy to waters so bright and blue that it’s not only remained popular amongst Texans, but also gone viral on social media for its ...

Hokkaido cherry blossoms typically bloom in early May and are a popular draw for tourists. Starting from the south of Japan in Okinawa in January, the cherry blossoms slowly creep their way up through ...

Otaru Canal, a popular tourist attraction, is seen in Otaru, Hokkaido, on Jan. 26, 2025. (Mainichi/Haruka Ito) OTARU, Hokkaido -- This northern Japanese city implemented new measures on Jan. 28 to ...

If one were to observe that I have written critically about Blue Origin over the last half-decade, they would not be wrong. The reality is that the space company founded by Jeff Bezos has ...