Article Published by: journalnow.com For the better part of 10 years, Jonathan Kirby has expressed his love of music through the written word, most notably in long-form pieces in Oxford American, an esteemed literary magazine. So it came as a bit of a surprise to admirers of
Article Published by: unc.edu Carolina researchers at the Galapagos Science Center have been shining a light on the challenges presented by human interactions on the islands and working to find the balance between helping the islands’ economy thrive while also protecting the iconic species. By Brandon Bieltz,
Article Published by: theguardian.com Adult female discovered 113 years after only other living Chelonoidis phantasticus was found. A living member of species of tortoise not seen in more than 110 years and feared to be extinct has been found in a remote part of the Galápagos island
Article Published by: rd.com It’s not the calendar that alerts me. In my small town, the telltale signs are the ones that melt my heart. Every year, I circle the vernal equinox on our refrigerator calendar so the first day of spring won’t slip by unnoticed. I’m
Article Published by: thevoyageur.com Okinawa prefecture is an archipelago and Naha is its biggest city, located on its eponymous biggest island. Contrary to what you might picture when you think about Okinawa (aka beaches and desert islands), Naha is actually a proper big Japanese city. This
Article Published by: goodmorningamerica.com By Laura Laughead The new year -- or the new decade -- is the perfect time to start planning your next trip. But if you're tired of spending your travels swarmed by tourists, we have you covered. Frommers, one of the biggest names in travel
Article Published by: journalnow.com Many birds have left us for the winter, but many more are just arriving. Fall migration has come and gone. Many of the birds that grace us with their presence through the summer months and others that nest far to the north but
Article Published by: airbnb.com For those looking to travel somewhere new in 2020, Airbnb forecast which destinations will generate the most interest in the upcoming new year. These top cities across the world are lesser known and more eco-conscious, according to the property listing platform. Their research
Article Published by: lonelyplantet.com There’s something magical about a journey by train. Sometimes the magic is inside – on a train you can meet people, and eat and sleep with the sound of steel wheel swishing on steel rail beneath you. Sometimes the magic is outside,
Article Published by: journalnow.com Whether it’s an eagle soaring majestically among the clouds or a falcon tearing through canyons with lightning speed, birds of prey excite the imaginations of all who gaze skyward. Fifteen species of raptors ply the heavens in North Carolina, red-tailed, red-shouldered, and broad-winged