Discover the Best Beaches of Argentina
Argentina is a country that conjures up many images, from the beautiful tango to tasty Argentine cuisine, from the art and culture of Buenos Aires to the raw, rugged beauty of Patagonia. But what many don’t factor in are some of South America’s best beaches.
Sea, sun, sand and South Africa: readers’ favourite beaches
The surging surf, exotic wildlife and dramatic settings of South Africa’s beaches place the country among the best for shoreline experiences.
Orange Folds; By Bill Sutton
Orange Folds, is an image from Bill Sutton.
Watch Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Spew Lava Into The Pacific Ocean
Thrill-seekers are flocking to the Hawaii coast, where lava is flowing from the Kilauea Volcano into the Pacific Ocean for the first time since 2013. The lava stream spanned 6.5 miles when it reached the water on Tuesday morning.
Acadia National Park
Today, Acadia National Park is one of the most visited parks in America, drawing more than 2.5 million visitors per year to the craggy, jagged coast of Maine. The park is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016.
Southern Perspective: The value of our beach sand
The sand on the Emerald Coast is known worldwide for being the kind of white which is reflective and blinding under the blazing summer sun. That’s because it’s not even one percent shy of being pure quartz, which is incredibly rare in the world of sand. Our beaches are made of tiny jewels, each grain precious and rare, no matter how much they may look alike.
50 great Irish beaches
Whether you’re looking for family fun, seaside activities or a beach with cinematic associations, check out this round-up of some of the top spots.
Condé Nast’s 11 Best Beaches in France
The first rule on finding the best beaches in France? Don’t assume they’re all on the Riviera. While the famed stretch of coastline does have some unforgettable beaches, you won’t want to discount the Normandy shore or the Bay of Biscay…
Nova Scotia’s remote Sable Island now on Google Street View
Parts of the crescent-shaped island, situated roughly 290 kilometres southeast of Halifax, can now be seen on Google Street View. The 42-kilometre long, 1.5-kilometre wide island isn’t the first Canadian national park to appear on Google Map, but its addition is especially unique and exciting because it is largely inaccessible to the general public.