On the island of Hydra in the Saronic Gulf, cars have been banned since the 1950s. Accessible in 90 minutes by ferry from Athens, the island can only be explored on foot or by mule.

Indonesia takes a historic step towards responsible tourism by becoming the first Asian country to ban elephant rides altogether.

Lorenzo Barone, 28, from San Gemini in the province of Terni, has completed an extraordinary challenge: crossing the Atlantic Ocean by himself in a rowboat, with no sail and no motor. The trip ended on the night of January 24-25, when Barone reached the shore near Kourou in French Guiana....

Nature never ceases to amaze. While grandiose lakes are to be discovered in all serenity in the four corners of the world, other darker and more dangerous lakes are to be admired with care, particularly in Siberia, Russia and Tanzania.

This tip, passed on as valuable advice by frequent travelers, actually hides a very clear logic.

For travelers, cleanliness isn't just a detail: it affects comfort, feelings of safety and, ultimately, the quality of the experience.

Are you looking for a destination that truly has everything, including thousands of years of history, landscapes you'll never forget, the world's best cuisine and true cultural authenticity? Then there is one country that has just been put in the international spotlight: Peru.

Europe is famous for its historic monuments and UNESCO World Heritage sites, but not all of these tourist attractions live up to their reputation.

Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, is threatened not only by global warming, but by a growing waste problem as well.

Fourteen years have passed since the Costa Concordia shipwreck, but the wound of that tragedy has never really healed.