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American daredevil free-climbs Taiwan's tallest building

American climber Alex Honnold stunned crowds on Sunday by scaling Taiwan’s tallest building, Taipei 101, without ropes or safety gear, in a dramatic ascent that drew hundreds of spectators to the base of the tower and...

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What makes Sydney’s new beach different?

A view of Penrith Beach, also known as Pondi, which was created on one stretch of a lagoon and is just over a half-mile long, 50 miles inland from Sydney, Australia, March 16, 2025. (Matthew Abbott/The New York Times)

If You Want to Ski Affordably Next Season, Buy Now

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'It was beautiful': Mount Kenya's glaciers melting away

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From Al Hoota to Al Fallahi: An Unforgettable Caving Adventure in Oman

From Al Hoota to Al Fallahi: An Unforgettable Caving Adventure in Oman

Walking for Hope: Mike Metzger’s Journey Across the Desert to Yemen

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Stories of Struggle and Surrender

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Wakan’s blossoms: A yearly attraction that weaves itself to the fabric of community’s identity

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Traveling abroad? If you’re paying with dollars, your trip is on sale

The dollars strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers. (Yannik Saal/The New York Times)

The Magan Civilisation: A glimpse into ancient trade and culture

The Magan Civilisation: A glimpse into ancient trade and culture

The emerging trend of seeing Oman through motorcycle adventure

The emerging trend of seeing Oman through motorcycle adventure

A Journey Through the Rimal Al Sharqiya: The legacy of Obeid al Wahibi and his son Abdullah

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Nepal community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars

In this photograph taken on February 3, 2025, people ride cable cars over the Chandragiri hilltop, on outskirts of Kathmandu. They appear tranquil when soaring above Himalayan forests, but a string of cable car projects in Nepal have sparked violent protests with locals saying environmental protection should trump tourism development. (Photo by Prakash MATHEMA / AFP)

Award-winning film spotlights Oman as a prime location for kitesurfing

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‘The White Lotus’ Is Coming to Thailand. So Are the Tourists.

‘The White Lotus’ Is Coming to Thailand. So Are the Tourists.

From Musandam to Svalbard: A journey between extremes

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