When the urban hot spots become too hot, head south to the turquoise waters and white-sand beaches of Okinawa, closer to Taipei than Tokyo.
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Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
The famed Blue Lagoon is akin to reflective glass, the Seljalandsfoss waterfall offers close-up and breathtaking views of the waterfalls, and the black sand beaches, like Reynisfjara, provide a unique experience right between your toes.
From hidden groves and quiet trails to windswept shores and off-the-beaten paths, these locations were chosen for their ability to offer visitors a true escape — places to unwind and enjoy moments of solitude and peace away from the crowds.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
For Yash Raj Films, the return to British shores carries particular resonance.
The widespread collapse of reef ecosystems would be devastating for marine and human life— reefs help support fisheries, and protect coastlines from storm surges and rising sea levels.
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Simmone Shah,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
Oceans and coastlines contain the highest uncertainties of methane release, according to researchers.
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