Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

From Alaska to the Greek Islands, these magical destinations are even better when visited by cruise ship originally appeared ...

Often called California’s Galapagos, the immersed cliffsides and caves of the Channel Islands are home to thousands of species that thrive on the rugged, pristine and isolated federal parklands and ...

Over the course of seven decades, Sir David Attenborough's documentaries have reshaped how we see the natural world, shifting from colonial-era collecting trips to urgent calls for environmental actio ...

Can you imagine a volcano underwater? Well, it exists and scientists have found it was an active volcano in Canada. That’s ...

The wonders of the world often seem like they belong to a fantasy, with landscapes so breathtaking they appear almost unreal. From the towering pyramids of Egypt to the sprawling Great Wall of China, ...

This hidden island paradise off Africa's west coast offers breathtaking beauty, though it remains one of the world's most ...

On the "Aqua Mare" in the Galápagos, close encounters with the resident wildlife come with standard-setting luxury.

This was not the Galapagos wildlife encounter I expected ... Dennis Ballesteros, our naturalist guide, gestured to the volcanic sand surrounding Bartolome Island’s wooden boardwalk.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A volcano located on an uninhabited island in the Galapagos has ...

The Galapagos archipelago ... nor whether the lava will reach the shore, but data on the volcano's activity suggested this one was likely to be greater than those in 2017, 2018 and 2020.