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Close to the capital of Athens and its port, Piraeus, these islands huddled around the Greek mainland are fab for a first go if you’re not sure island hopping is for you. Spend a few cultured ...

FMT columnist Faisal Tehrani had, in his article Langkawi tutup kedai, Ipoh pula tumpuan pelancong, commented that the island resort has declined under the PAS administration while Ipoh is ...

A 'ghost' island that suddenly appeared in the Caspian Sea in early 2023 is playing a centuries-long game of peekaboo with scientists, and it's about to vanish once again – if it hasn't already ...

A series of images from NASA's Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 satellites have captured the island's appearance in the sea and its near-complete disappearance by the end of the following year. Satellite ...

It was a different kind of island getaway. Scientists were intrigued after NASA satellites spotted a mysterious “ghost island” that formed and then disappeared just as quickly. The phantom ...

The Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) is poised to celebrate its 21st edition from January 20 to 25, 2025. Hosted by the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, this prestigious event has become a ...

Looking at all the fancy private yachts, catamarans and boats at the marina in Langkawi, Kedah I wondered ... cruises and private yacht tours of the island. We were there to experience its luxury ...

Kumani Bank fading from view. Photo: NASA Earth Observatory images by Wanmei Liang, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. An island created by the eruption of a mud volcano in the ...

Whether you fancy a day of island hopping, or exploring the natural beauty of one of Croatia’s national parks, here are some of my favourite day trips from Split! Split’s international airport is ...