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Timeless Traditions and Treasured Tigers at the Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort

In India’s Rathambore National Park the wonder of wildlife from stealthy Bengal tigers to darting spotted deer, works in tandem with the Oberoi Vanyavilas. This luxurious eco retreat nestled at the northern tip of the country’s largest state Rajasthan, provides an unforgettable Safari experience

by Anthea Ayache

From Plot to Plate – Five Sustainable UAE Eateries Getting it Right

The UAE has experienced a surge in independent eco eateries and sustainable organic farms. Harriet Shephard runs down some of the best

by Harriet Shephard

Natural Sunscreens: Having Their Moment in the Sun

Hot summer days are just around the corner and in the UAE that means one thing for your skin, it’s time to slather on the sunscreen. Emma Brain looks at why choosing a natural sunscreen is better for you and the planet

by Emma Brain

Protests Over Plans to Detonate Austrian Glacier for extra Ski Resorts

The pristine Pitzal glacier is under imminent threat but this time it’s not from climate change. Plans to enlarge two ski resorts in Tyrol, Austria involve exploding and removing more than 750,000 cubic metres of snow

by Nick Ames

The Capsule Wardrobe Your Conscious Closet Needs this Summer

Synonymous with sustainability, the capsule wardrobe is now more fashionable than ever. We take a look at Dubai based, slow fashion designer EMILIA OHRTMANN’S seven summer staples.

by Anthea Ayache

Skateboarding: The New Face of Palestinian Resistance

Over 55 years into Israel’s military occupation of Palestine, a few dozen kids are turning to skateboarding as a radical new form of resistance

by Samia Qaiyum

Donut Junkie Seal Set Free After Stint in Rehab

The Seal affectionately nicknamed spearmint, who was sent to rehab to cure doughnut cravings, is due to be set free

by Nick Ames

Wiped Out! Boots Bans Plastic Wet Wipes

In a victory for the environment, plastic wet wipes will be given the boot by the UK pharmacy chain

by Nick Ames

Stay Cool with these Sustainable Summer Styles

If you want to up your sustainable summer style game, look no further than these ten suggestions from UAE slow fashion platform Wild Fabrik.

by Gergana Abdulrahman

Six Crystals We All Need In Our Lives Right Now

Hoping to clinch that new job or meet the man of your dreams? Some say it’s woohoo, others swear by it. We speak with Laura Konst, owner of ethical crystal company Tali & Loz to see if crystals really do hold the answers

by Anthea Ayache