From August 12–15, 2026, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula will host a rare solar eclipse festival. Travelers can enjoy music, art, ...

Remote islands offer an alternative to crowded tourist spots. But do they exist in Europe? TRAVELBOOK presents six European islands where you can escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy some solitude ...

These are the best times to visit Iceland for good weather, to see the northern lights, avoid the crowds, or go whale-watching.

Discover some of the most unforgettable experiences in the land of fire and ice, from bathing in the healing waters of the Blue Lagoon to exploring the inside of a dormant volcano.

Year-round Icelanders “go for a swim” in their hot springs and geothermal pools. This longstanding tradition is not about doing laps, but more so a warm soak and a daily chat. Here are the top ...

Ruth Dunn has previously received funding from NERC. February 2026 has seen thousands of dead seabirds washing up along the coastlines of the UK, France, Spain and Portugal. Even as someone who has ...

National birds are a powerful symbol of identity, pride, and natural heritage. These birds have been chosen after careful consideration to reflect the spirit of the nation, the landscape, and the ...

Throwing thousands of baby puffins off a cliff is a yearly tradition for the people of Iceland's Westman Islands. It's part of what's known as... Watching thousands of baby puffins being tossed off a ...

Atlantic puffins, those charismatic seabirds with their distinctive colorful beaks, have long fascinated observers with their nesting behaviors. Traditionally, these birds construct their nests using ...

Thousands of dead seabirds have washed up on the south west coast, Channel Islands and French beaches, a wildlife trust has said. The majority of the birds are puffins which had become starved and ...

A puffin which was found washed up on a beach in Aberdeenshire during stormy weather has died at the age of 34. The injured animal, which is believed to be the oldest puffin to have been rescued, was ...

A puffin aged 34 has died after being washed up on an Aberdeenshire beach in stormy weather. It was found at Balmedie on 29 January and was taken to New Arc Wildlife Rescue in nearby Ellon, along with ...