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Tag: Deserts
Clinton Bailey, Who Documented a Vanishing Bedouin Culture, Dies at 88
Armed with a camera and tape recorder, he spent decades preserving the ancient traditions of nomadic Middle Eastern tribes.
Three-Quarters of Earth’s Land Got Drier in Recent Decades, U.N. Says
Human-caused global warming helped increase dry conditions on every continent, scientists said in a new report, as talks on halting desertification were underway in Saudi Arabia.
Mediterranean Drought Forces a Hard Choice: Who Gets the Water?
Parts of southern Italy and other countries in the region are experiencing one of their worst droughts in decades. The authorities say they are working to at least save tourism.
Mediterranean Drought Forces a Hard Choice: Who Gets the Water?
Parts of Southern Italy and other countries in the region are experiencing one of their worst droughts in decades. The authorities say they are working to at least save tourism.
After Hajj Deaths, Egypt Suspends 16 Companies
The action against 16 tour companies came as governments look into whether many travelers were not properly registered to make the journey into the desert.
‘To the Future’: Saudi Arabia Spends Big to Become an A.I. Superpower
The oil-rich kingdom is plowing money into glitzy events, computing power and artificial intelligence research, putting it in the middle of an escalating U.S.-China struggle for technological influence.
‘To the Future’: Saudi Arabia Spends Big to Become an A.I. Superpower
The oil-rich kingdom is plowing money into glitzy events, computing power and artificial intelligence research, putting it in the middle of an escalating U.S.-China struggle for technological influence.
In the Heart of the Australian Outback, Safeguarding a Sacred Land
On a road trip in central Australia, a visitor learns how Indigenous custodians and conservationists are working to protect an ancient land and its animal denizens.
How Much Did You Spend on Your Solo Vacation?
We spoke to readers about their recent solo travels, including their motivations to travel alone and what they chose to spend on.