The birds spend most of their lives in the open ocean. Observing birds at sea is nearly impossible, so much about puffins remains a mystery. Ecologists like Erpur Snær Hansen, who leads a team at the ...

At 60 meters high, Skogafoss is one of Iceland's most iconic and easily accessible waterfalls for solo travelers like me.

Scotland’s famous Isle of Skye, known for its expansive valleys, sweeping coastlines and enigmatic mountain ranges is another piece of the European landscape that inspires the nature lover. Constantly ...

So if you’re going to Iceland, here’s my advice: make a list of the highlights, stick it on your dashboard, then carefully ...

From the surreal landscapes of distant continents to the vibrant cultures that beckon with every sunrise, some places around ...

The great auk was a large seabird of the family Alcidae, a group which includes the razorbill, guillemot and puffin, breeding ...

an isolated mountain that juts out of the sea. This Icelandic fishing community is set amidst the spectacular scenery of a dramatic bay embraced by soaring cliffs and plunging waterfalls.

As wanderlust drives us toward increasingly off-the-beaten-path destinations, the number of passengers traveling on ...

There’s a little lighthouse beside our house and we’re surrounded by amazing sea cliffs, seals and dolphins ... across to Greenland, then Iceland and onwards to Scotland.

One of the first welcoming signs of spring for Avalon Peninsula birders is the return of the black-legged kittiwakes.

Nobody knows Europe quite like Rick Steves, and what better way to explore the continent than on one of the travel guru's ...