In the wake of the sudden deadly eruption of New Zealand’s White Island volcano this week, explorer George Kourounis looks at why we’re drawn to active volcanoes — and how to explore them safely

The Alpine Club of Canada covers everything from wildfires to watermelon snow in its recently published annual report on Canada’s alpine environments

Niagara Falls is Canada's can't-miss attraction, according to TripAdvisor U.K. users

An insider's guide to the parts of Britain you know — and some you don't