The IJ is reprinting some of the late Beth Ashley’s columns. This is from 2007. Walking to my front door, I admire the lilies ...

Coffee is a daily source of energy for many people, but someone had to be the first to try it out. An ancient legend about a goatherder could hold the truth.

Earth is home to some truly bizarre and breathtaking landscapes — here are 20 that look straight out of an alien world.

Ethiopia has emerged as Africa's fastest-growing tourist destination, achieving an impressive 40% increase in international arrivals over the past five years, according to a 2024 report from the ...

So it becomes a very different story and it was that opportunity to write about places that were in the news right now. Like ...

Thinking of Italy's Pisa instantly conjures the image of its leaning tower – the famous, centuries-old architectural marvel ...

Ethiopia has made significant progress in energy access in recent years; however, despite a 94% electrification rate in urban ...

Here are the 10 best places to travel in March. Chile's Atacama Desert — one of TPG's top destinations in 2025 — has ideal weather in March. The daytime highs hover in the mid-70s, while nights dip ...

Buy a 25p lottery ticket in March and you get free access to hundreds of the UK’s best attractions, such as the Eden Project, Edinburgh Zoo and dozens of National Trust properties The National Lottery ...

Sangalaki is one of the Derawam Islands, located just off the coast of Borneo, and one the best places in the world to dive and snorkel with manta rays. Daily encounters are almost guaranteed, ...

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Japan is home to some of the best amusement parks in the world. Universal Studios Japan, located in Osaka, incorporates themes and attractions from its U.S. counterparts, but it's also home to the ...