Mother Nature Reclaims: Venice waters are “clear and full of fish” and other wildlife returns while Italy under quarantine

Mother Nature is reclaiming her spaces and places, and her native species are roaming their territories just as nature intended, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Italy, which has been under complete quarantine lockdown since 13 March, has seen the return of clear waters and fish in the canals of Venice. Venice is the clearest it has been in 60 years. With less need for … Continue reading Mother Nature Reclaims: Venice waters are “clear and full of fish” and other wildlife returns while Italy under quarantine

Mother Nature Reclaims: Nature Trails along Old Railway Lines in the UK

The UK has numerous abandoned railway lines, often known as cuttings, that are seeming with nature. Many of these abandoned railways have been turned into walking and cycling routes enabling visitors of all ages to enjoy the nature that has reclaimed these pathways. Across the UK more than 2,000 railway stations and thousands of miles of railway were axed in the 1960s as part of … Continue reading Mother Nature Reclaims: Nature Trails along Old Railway Lines in the UK

Mother Nature Reclaims: Angkor, Cambodia

Angkor in Cambodia, one of the largest ancient structures in the world, is also one of the best examples of how Mother Nature reclaims her sacred sites. Sacred sites refer to an area of land deemed especially sacred to Mother Nature and her indigenous lifeforms. Many architectural constructions, namely places of worship, have been built on sacred sites around the world, the ancient city of … Continue reading Mother Nature Reclaims: Angkor, Cambodia

Mother Nature Reclaims: Il Vallone dei Mulini, Sorrento, Italy

Sorrento is a gorgeous coastal town in the south-west of Italy, synonymous with citrus groves, dramatic cliffs and deep valleys. Overlooking the Bay of Naples, Sorrento also serves as a gateway to the historical ruins of Pompeii in one direction and the stunning Amalfi Coast towards the west. It is also where you’ll find another historical, albeit lesser known site, known as Il Vallone dei … Continue reading Mother Nature Reclaims: Il Vallone dei Mulini, Sorrento, Italy