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Solomon Islands – Reefs and war wrecks in a tropical island paradise

Visiting the coral reefs and Guadalcanal World War II sites of the Solomon Islands - a South Pacific island paradise.

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No One Has Ever Crossed Antarctica Unsupported. Two Men Are Trying Right Now

“Colin O’Brady and Louis Rudd are both trying to become the first to finish the 921-mile odyssey on ice completely unsupported. It is a journey that killed a man who tried two years ago.”

Family Sells All Their Belongings To Travel The World After DNA Test Shows Heritage From 32 Different Nations

“The Andersons have taken on a global pilgrimage, visiting everywhere they have roots.”

A Tribute to Indigenous Cultures Around the World

“Jimmy Nelson has spent over a decade documenting indigenous identity across the world.”

North America’s unexpected neon jungle

“Surprisingly, Vancouver – not Shanghai, Hong Kong or Las Vegas – was once the neon capital of the planet.”

I Cruised LA with the Badass Moxi Roller Skating Girl Gang

“They’re taking roller skating out of the roller rink and onto the boardwalk, all while taking no crap from anyone.”

Sasaki unveils plans for Chengdu Panda Reserve in southern China

“Sasaki’s masterplan for the Chengdu Panda Reserve is designed to protect the animals, while also accommodating growth in the rapidly expanding Chinese city.”

I offered a plan to save the endangered Giant Panda, but this is probably more practical.

Historic letters uncovered as iconic London bookshop relocates after 117 years

“Home to the world’s largest collection of maps, travel books and globes, iconic London bookshop Stanfords has moved to a new home after more than 100 years.”

If you’re ever in London pay a visit to this amazing travel book store.

Why China's wild plan to create supersonic trains will probably fail

“Billionaire Li Shufu wants to create trains that can travel at 1,000km/h. As the first hyperloop pioneers have found, high-speed public transport is incredibly complex.”

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