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Better Together

These 5 collaborative innovations solving local climate challenges have won the Better Together Award 2019.

The Better Together Award is an international competition seeking
collaborative innovations solving local climate challenges.

Cities, towns and regions are the pioneering places where local solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the effects of climate change need to develop. Start-ups, social enterprises or civil society organisations in all parts of the world are exploring and implementing such new solutions. Often they use digital technologies to make their cities and regions more sustainable and resilient. These solutions can create longer-lasting impact if they are implemented together with local authorities—and can only be effectively realised and scaled if stakeholders adopt a shared mindset of collaboration. read more

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Best Time to Visit Oaxaca, Mexico

Taken in the fall, the best time to visit Oaxaca, is a colorful graphic image in painted on the side of an art studio in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Best Time to Visit Oaxaca, Mexico

If you prefer fewer people and are not opposed to the heat, April and May may be a good time of the year to visit. If you need a winter escape and don’t mind the influx of tourists, the high season of October to March is the best time to go to Oaxaca.

The good news is, no matter what time of year you visit, there are plenty of things to do in Oaxaca City, the surrounding valleys, and at the coast. read more

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Best Time to Visit Niagara Falls

Best Time to Visit Niagara Falls

Best Time to Visit Niagara Falls

The wonderful Niagara Falls can be visited at any time of the year. However, depending on when you choose to travel, your experience will be different.

View of Niagara Falls | © Salah Alawadhi

You’re visiting New York and on your list of things to do in New York is probably a trip to Niagara Falls. A monumental view, great pictures, the soothing sound of the water falling over the Great Lakes. Definitely a must on your trip. read more

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Best Things To Do in Cappadocia: A Guide to the Hot Air Balloons

Best Things To Do in Cappadocia: A Guide to the Hot Air Balloons

Cappadocia, Turkey: a wonder of the world that is truly a dream come to life. Discover moon-like landscapes, hotels inside caves, and hundreds of hot air balloons floating across the golden sky. Whether you’re hiking between rock formations, riding on horseback at sunset, or lying down under a blanket of stars, every experience in Cappadocia is magical. This will be a bucket-list trip of moments that leave a mark on your mind and heart forever. read more

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Best Things to Do in Cape Town During Summer

Best Things to Do in Cape Town During Summer

Cape Town is one of the most spectacular cities in the world and this is a year round destination. One of our featured travel writers, Joanna Thelwell, has written a guide with advice, ideas and recommendations for what to do when visiting Cape Town during summer. She also suggests places to check out in the surrounding areas… read more

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Best Road Trip Holidays in Nova Scotia

Best Road Trip Holidays in Nova Scotia

Canada Nova Scotia is home to probably the most notorious streets anyplace on the planet, from eye-getting rough outcrops to dark blue seascapes, there will undoubtedly be a grand view that stimulates your Canadian extravagant.

Nova Scotia is viewed as the crown gem of Canada’s East Coast. It is Canada’s second-littlest area and one of the three Maritime Provinces, alongside New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Its geographic area has placed an imprint on the region’s set of experiences, culture, normal miracles, and environment, making it a famous getaway destination for voyagers from everywhere in the world. read more

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Best Places To Visit in Georgia

Best Places To Visit in Georgia

Georgia places to visit offer a world of cultural diversity and dramatic natural beauty, from busy cosmopolitan cities to sandy beaches and sun-dappled coasts.

The biggest aquarium in the world and Atlanta’s urban skyline are both to be seen while in Atlanta.

Located in Georgia’s first city, Savannah has a long history and magnificent architecture that will charm you. read more

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Best Practices for International Travel During COVID-19

Best Practices for International Travel During COVID-19

For more than two years, many of us have been “stuck” inside, using our homes as a workplace, classroom, gym, and more. With COVID-19 restrictions easing up in many countries, Malaysians are feeling an urge to travel abroad. The following tips may help keep you a little safer while you travel.

1. Review the COVID-19 travel restrictions for your destination.

Protocols are continually being updated as the pandemic situation in each country changes. While many countries (including our neighbours Singapore and Thailand) have significantly lifted entry requirements, others may still require pre-departure testing and/or quarantine. Make sure to research before you travel to avoid any unplanned surprises. read more

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Best Istanbul Travel Tips

Best Istanbul Travel Tips

Best Istanbul Travel Tips

Istanbul is literally the bridge that connects East and West. Located on the Bosphorus Strait and surrounded by two seas, it is the pearl of two worlds. Here are 10 tips to enjoy your visit to this magical city.

With nearly 15 million inhabitants, in Istanbul you will find museums, monuments, bazaars and magical places that seem suspended in time. But also a lot of modernity with shopping malls and restaurants that will give you a taste of the best of the local gastronomy. read more

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Best Places to go Luxury Camping in Michigan

go luxury camping in Michigan and discover the beauty of Lake Michigan

Best Places to go Luxury Camping in Michigan

When it comes to vacation rentals, Michigan has it all; you can rent a cabin, yurts, and barns galore—with places to visit in Michigan like four of the Great Lakes, you know there is always an adventure awaiting. Michigan is calling all glampers’ names to come to explore the very best places to luxury camp in this lakeside state. From all the fishing, sailing, and kayaking you can take advantage of in the sunshine-filled summer to the snowmobiling courses you can visit in the frisky winter, how could you possibly say no to a visit to one of these rentals and indulge in some luxury camping in Michigan? read more

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