Landscape

The island that beats Thailand in every way – beer for NIS 4 and empty beaches

While Thailand struggles with overtourism, Palawan in the Philippines offers the same tropical beauty with low living costs, empty beaches, and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites without the crowds.

Boat ride in the Blue Lagoon, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
 Aerial photography

An innocent Google Maps search ended with a disturbing discovery: A mysterious giant skull

 The Oaks Hotel.

Oaks boutique hotel in the Golan Heights opens to public after five-month trial

 Tel Rehov.

How Tel Rehov shaped early Israel’s political landscape


Discover Croatia’s Hidden Gems from the Sea


Ancient Tasmanians used fire to shape their environment 41,600 years ago, earliest evidence shows

Analysis of ancient mud reveals a sudden increase in charcoal around 41,600 years ago, indicating fire use by early inhabitants.

 Bushfire smoldering in Australian Outback.

Woman scatters ashes at Machu Picchu, sparking outrage and legal action

The Commission of Jurists of Cusco has warned that throwing ashes at the famous archaeological site constitutes a possible attack on the cultural heritage of the nation.

 Visiting Machu Picchu.

40 years ago gophers were dropped into a post-apocalyptic scene. They changed everything

In 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens devastated local ecosystems, covering 22,000 square miles with 540 million tons of ash and turning the landscape barren.

 Valley Pocket Gopher (Thomomys botae) looking directly at the camera.