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Photo Essay: The Magic of Java’s Mount Merapi and Everyday Volcanism in Yogyakarta
Locals’ relaxed attitude is partly due to their laid-back Indonesian nature, partly to the mystical pact between the ruling sultan's dynasty and Merapi's powerful spirit.
Indonesia 4 Minutes Read
Travellers' Tales
Photo Essay: A Source-to-Sea Canoe Journey Along River Gambia
Travel from the remote highlands of Guinea to Bonto, The Gambia, where River Gambia meets the Atlantic Ocean.
The Gambia 7 Minutes Read
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From Captivity to Comfort: Romania’s Sanctuary Giving Brown Bears a Second Chance
Some were entertainment for tourists. Some lived in zoos. Some lured in customers. Today, all the bears at Libearty Sanctuary are free from captivity.
Romania 3 Minutes ReadExplore our Story Types
