Category: Earth
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Botswana Elephant Trophy Hunt Still Shockingly Legal
Botswana’s president recently threatened to send 20,000 elephants from Botswana to Germany in a feud over stricter regulations on trophy imports. Find out why President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s claims about hunting simply don’t stack up and how animal-friendly approaches in Botswana actually help conservation goals and the economy. Earlier this year, Germany proposed stricter limits on…
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This is Where Canadians Want to Travel to This Summer
The trending destinations Canadians want to go on vacation this summer based on Google searches. Where do Canadians want to go on their summer vacation in 2024? With soaring inflation prices and the cost of essential shopping skyrocketing, millions of Canadians will plan to cut back on vacation spending. According to data from Ipsos*42% of…
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Once Vibrant Expanse Of Sea Now Covered With Trash
My name is Ivan Macfadyen and I am a seasoned sailor with many voyages in the World’s oceans. My last Pacific crossing has raised an ominous alarm- I’m used to seeing turtles, dolphins, sharks and big flurries of feeding birds. But this time, for 3,000 nautical miles there was nothing alive to be seen. This…
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Ontario Storm Chasers Warn Public Through Photography
Did you know on average 12 tornadoes strike Ontario each year? That’s why David Chapman (@northof44pics) and I (@wxspencersills) commit our springs and summers to capturing severe thunderstorms on video and through photography. My name is Spencer Sills and I am a chaser located in South Western Ontario. I have been chasing storms for about…
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This Eclipse is Different
Eclipses When the Earth, Moon, and Sun line up in space, we can see an eclipse. NASA studies eclipses from the ground, in our atmosphere, and in space, influencing solar, planetary, and Earth science. Today on April 8, the Moon’s shadow will sweep across the United States and Canada, as millions will view a total solar…
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Overcome Travel Anxiety Ahead Of This Years Season
A whopping 1.3 billion international tourist arrivals were recorded in 2023. Undoubtedly, travel has become an integral part of many people’s lives. And while it can bring many joys, it can also cause stress. With travel season fast approaching, the experts and our friends at HAYPP wanted to help those struggling with travel anxiety by providing helpful tips on how to best overcome…
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Canada’s Changing Climate: What Key Cities Could Look Like With ‘Dune-Ification’
How Climate Change Could Transform Cities into a Dune-Like Landscape Dune’s cinematic and literary success reflects our fascination with desert landscapes. But the vast deserts of Arrakis, the movie’s fictional planet, hold a deeper meaning. They serve as a cautionary tale for our own planet threatened by desertification. A new study by our friends at…
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Astrocartography Means Travel Destinations Based On Astrological Sign And Time Of Year
With spring on the horizon, you may be scratching your head about where to vacation this year. Luckily, according to astrology, your star sign could be the key to whether you are destined for sun or slopes. With this in mind, our friends at BonusFinder Canada sought to discover the ideal holiday destination for each zodiac sign based on…
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Best Canadian Cities To Celebrate St Patricks Day Like The Irish
Looking for the ultimate destination to celebrate Irish culture this March 17? The best cities to celebrate St Patrick’s Day have been revealed. Our friends at Casino.com have taken the guesswork out of it, calculating the number of Irish bars in the biggest North American cities. By analyzing the number of Irish pubs and the population in…
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New Regent Seven Seas Grandeur Ship Will Showcase Canada Colours
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, widely regarded as the epitome of luxury ocean travel, recently celebrated the grand reveal of its latest jewel: Seven Seas Grandeur, A Heritage of Perfection. Described by Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as “breathtaking,” to which I can attest having sailed on the spectacular…
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Canada Garden Ranks Seven for Most Beautiful Spring Flowers
The Butchart Gardens, Canada, is the seventh most beautiful spring flower spot in the world, according to a new study. #7 worldwide- Butchart Gardens, Victoria, British Columbia. With springtime on the horizon, there are beautiful gardens all around the world filled with flowers getting ready to bloom. But which of these spots deserve a place on your…
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How Casa Velas Hotel Puerto Vallarta Tops Inclusive Resorts
Nestled within an upscale residential neighborhood, just a short five-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta airport, the AAA Four Diamond Casa Velas stands as a serene, adults-only boutique resort exemplifying standards in the luxury all-inclusive sector. As part of the prestigious Velas Resorts portfolio—renowned for being the only chain with four properties in U.S. News & World Report’s list of the…
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Study- Most Stolen Hotel Items
Study: Theft in Hotels Which items are stolen the most? German version Munich, February, 2024 — Stealing soaps or pens seems harmless for many hotel guests, however, some are so bold that they carry TVs, pianos, mattresses or even stuffed animals out of the hotel. Wellness Heaven has asked 1,376 hotel managers which items are…
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AI Predicts Canada Tourist Spots After 100 Years Climate Change
Whilst climate change is at the forefront of most countries’ consciences, the issue is highly pressing here in Canada where we experience climate change at twice the world’s average due to our northerly location. Do you believe in the stated extreme effects of climate change or do you believe in a milder alternative? We would love to hear your…
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Philippines Strengthens Coastal Ecosystems- What Canada Can Learn
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 2023 – The Government of the Philippines’ Department of Environment and Natural Resources announced yesterday at COP28 that it is joining the World Economic Forum’s Blue Carbon Action Partnership to accelerate the restoration and conservation of coastal ecosystems. South-East Asia is home to almost one-third of mangroves globally, with nearly 20%…
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Supervolcanoes: Earth’s Sleeping Giants
Have you ever heard of supervolcanoes? They’re like regular volcanoes but way, way bigger. Imagine a giant sleeping beneath the Earth’s surface, capable of waking up and changing the world as we know it. That’s what supervolcanoes are like. They’re fascinating, a little scary, but incredibly important to our planet. Let’s explore these giants and…
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World Economic Forum to Accelerate Multistakeholder Climate Action at COP28
The World Economic Forum will advance multistakeholder initiatives for enhanced climate solutions at the 28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC. The Forum will focus on key priority action areas including industry decarbonization and net zero, energy transition, food, nature and innovative finance.COP28 takes place from 30 November to 12 December 2023 in Dubai,…
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Largest Luxury Picnic in Secret Location Returns to Palm Beach
Le Diner en Blanc returns to West Palm Beach for its 2023 edition. This elegant and secret affair has become THE foodie & dancing holiday event of the year and on Saturday, December 16, 2023, a new secret location will be revealed and guests will dine and dance under the stars. Le Diner en Blanc is an event…
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Canada’s Golden Eagle And The Acela-1 Express Train
The Golden Eagle is one of the best known and largest birds of prey in North America. The adult birds are dark brown in colour with golden-brown feathers on the back of their head, neck and upper wings. Golden Eagles use their strength, agility and powerful talons to snatch up prey including mice, rabbits,…
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New Research Shows Most Iconic Film Locations Include One In Canada
Indiana Jones fans might hear The Raiders March in their heads when looking at this photograph. Can you name this neighborhood in London, England and the movie that made this street famous? Our friends at Spin Genie have analyzed Instagram posts, TikTok views and Google search data to determine which can be crowned the most iconic. The…
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World Travel Ranking For Foodie Destinations
As many dedicated foodies will know, hunting for the most incredible food spots when traveling requires a savvy approach. There are plenty of bustling food markets, charming eateries, and hidden culinary gems around the world to explore – but where are the best cities to be a foodie? To find out, our friends at Spin Genie looked…
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Fossil Shows Canada Had 400 Day Long Year
The Great Lakes Basin, once inundated by a vast ancient, shallow sea that covered much of central North America, is today revealing an abundance of fossil corals, invertebrates, and marine organisms found within many limestone formations uncovered by glaciers and erosion. Haldimand and Norfolk County have especially become an attractive area to explore for fossils…
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Euro Holiday Destination Searches Skyrocket By 6700 Percent
As searches for “European holidays” skyrocket by 6700%¹, a must-visit list of the best cities in Europe has been announced. Our friends at Spin Genie analyzed the average price and the number of days it would take to view the tourist attractions of major European cities to create a list of the 11 best places to…
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Why I Am Hooked On Ontario Heirloom Tomatoes
I’m a tomato snob. I can’t help it. I’ve had the best and will never go back. The first summery taste of a home-grown tomato, fully matured on the vine and still warm from the sun is one of the great taste pleasures of summertime. You need to experience it to appreciate it. The poor…
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UN Invests 8 Billion USD In World’s Poorest Countries To Grow World’s Food
Rome, 17 July 2023 – In 2022, despite conflict, climate change and the continued stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic which threatened the food security and livelihoods of millions of rural people, the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) invested US$7.96 billion in rural areas in the world’s poorest countries, according to its annual report…
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Ferry Travelling In Europe Is Very Popular For Summer- Here Are Costs
Far from the stress of crowded airports or stations, ferries allow you to travel in comfort while taking your time. Our friends at Vivanoda, a web platform that enables all travelers to find ferry, bus, train and plane tickets, wanted to launch a major study into ferry prices in Europe in order to gain a…
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Visit Our Friends to the South in Buffalo & Take In July 4 Celebrations
If you’re looking for a spur-of-the-moment day trip from Niagara, Canada side, I have the answer for you. A visit to downtown Buffalo can be your answer. It’s about an hour away nestled on the American side of the Peace Bridge and it’s a place still oozing with charm. The older downtown area offers a…
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Great Barrier Reef: Australia to put in place urgent safeguarding measures requested by UNESCO
Paris, June, 2023 – UNESCO welcomes Australia’s decision to implement urgent new protection measures to safeguard the Great Barrier Reef recommended by UNESCO. The measures include a ban on fishing with gillnets. The Australian government formalized its commitments in a letter addressed to Audrey Azoulay, the Director General of UNESCO this week. “The Great…