
Elephants on Parade, Chiang Mai, Thailand
A small herd of elephants, having enjoyed a wet mud-bath, head for greener pastures.

A small herd of elephants, having enjoyed a wet mud-bath, head for greener pastures.

A prime example on a street lined with whimsical and artistic mailboxes

New rules will make it more expensive to climb the famed mountain, and harder to get permission for the climb

After a very wet start to 2026 here in Wales, many of the camellias in our garden have burst into bloom at the first signs

Well, not that kind of junkyard dog; this one’s doing a good deed for animal welfare

New rules award more points to card- and status-holders and cutting points for others

South Africa’s Camdeboo National Park featured in a previous piece by ProfessorAbe about an encounter with meercats. Here he explores the park further.

Kona is the most popular travel destination on the Big Island because its weather is nearly perfect,and the climate is dry and not too windy

These are domesticated elephants, rescued from zoos and such, given a good life in an elephant sanctuary

By aligning travel dates with weather patterns and personal comfort levels, sailors can shape an experience that feels both safe and rewarding (sponsored content)

A small herd of elephants, having enjoyed a wet mud-bath, head for greener pastures.

A prime example on a street lined with whimsical and artistic mailboxes

New rules will make it more expensive to climb the famed mountain, and harder to get permission for the climb

After a very wet start to 2026 here in Wales, many of the camellias in our garden have burst into

Well, not that kind of junkyard dog; this one’s doing a good deed for animal welfare

New rules award more points to card- and status-holders and cutting points for others

South Africa’s Camdeboo National Park featured in a previous piece by ProfessorAbe about an encounter with meercats. Here he explores the park further.

Kona is the most popular travel destination on the Big Island because its weather is nearly perfect,and the climate is dry and not too windy

These are domesticated elephants, rescued from zoos and such, given a good life in an elephant sanctuary

By aligning travel dates with weather patterns and personal comfort levels, sailors can shape an experience that feels both safe and rewarding (sponsored content)