A surfing trip through Central America in the 90s. Surf, fresh fish, and bar after bar, but the local charm would wear off, all around were hustlers, pimps, and guns.
Contributor Anuradha Prasad writes of women-led hikes, changing cultural tapestries, and an ecological crisis in the mountains of India’s Tirthan Valley.
Captain Paul Watson, environmental activist and founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, explains species interdependence and why the world needs a biocentric approach.
TL;DR: Vote the assholes out. But most importantly, stop buying shit. Because 70% of our GDP comes from consumerism and eventually, that’s what’s destroying the planet.
Native Americans are adding Mount Rushmore to the list of monuments around the world that critics see as commemorating histories of racism, slavery and genocide and reinforcing white supremacy.
It is commonly-accepted knowledge that there was a Rolex on the summit of Everest in 1953. In reality, it was the swansong of a now-defunct English brand called Smiths.
What makes it so difficult for Indian women to take up climbing? A few female climbers offer insight into an entry barrier posed at the intersection of patriarchy and personal safety.
Massive over-tourism on India's Stok Kangri, 6154m, in Ladakh, finally led All Ladakh Tour Operators Association (ALTOA) to ban all activities for three years. Here is ALTOA’s exclusive statement.
