Spain is famous for its beaches, and it’s easy to see why. From golden stretches of sand to hidden coves framed by dramatic ...

The cleanest swimming water in the world is in Cyprus, according to this year’s report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) that ranks the cleanest bathing water. The report analyzes both inland ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. It was my fifth day aboard a boat in the Mediterranean Sea with the ...