Expecting just a beach. Algarve, Portugal, delivers an entire natural playground.

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Planned retreat from shoreline:
"Many people were worried a planned retreat would make insurance more expensive and drive down property values. They also feared planned retreat would threaten the entire existence of their community."
"We need to:
• air grievances
• find areas of agreement between warring factions
• allow affected people and planners to debate what’s fair for individuals and communities
• acknowledge emotions are part of the process."

by Anne Maree Kreller: https://theconversation.com/backlash-is-often-swift-when-authorities-try-to-plan-retreat-from-the-coast-theres-a-better-way-275790

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Backlash is often swift when authorities try to plan retreat from the coast. There’s a better way

Research shows we need to air grievances, find areas of agreement between warring factions and allow affected people and planners to debate what’s fair.

The Conversation
Across the sound to Papa Stour, another beautiful island for birdwatching and hiking.
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Old Scituate Light House in Black and White by Adam Gladstone

Old Scituate Light House in Black and White by Adam Gladstone

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What Is the Best Month to Visit Goa? Complete Travel Guide for International Tourists

If you’re planning a trip to Goa, one of India’s most iconic beach destinations, timing matters just as much as choosing your hotel or itinerary. The “best month to visit Goa” depends on what you want, sunny beach holidays, nightlife, cultural festivals, luxury stays, or budget-friendly travel. Expert travel guide breaks down the best months to visit Goa in 2026–27, complete with weather insights, crowd levels, activities, and seasonal travel tips. Whether you're planning a Goa […]

https://indiasafaristrends.wordpress.com/2026/05/29/what-is-the-best-month-to-visit-goa-complete-travel-guide-for-international-tourists/

Hot days wake memories of chill autumn trips along the Norwegian coast.

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Threshold to the Invisible Shore – Ouistreham Dunes - https://msp.im/pFWQIB

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Rocky Coast of the Caspian Sea in Aktau.

The rocky coastline of the Caspian Sea near Aktau has its own quiet atmosphere. Warm sunlight, blue water, limestone rocks, and seabirds create a calm natural scene along the shore. This part of the Caspian coast is especially beautiful during clear summer days when the sea becomes deep blue and the light reveals the texture of the coastal stones. The white limestone formations and shallow water give the shoreline a unique appearance typical for western Kazakhstan. Captured during a […]

https://pavelgeringblog.wordpress.com/2026/05/25/rocky-coast-of-the-caspian-sea-in-aktau/