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True Travellers Society Podcast — October 23, 2025
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Dal Botswana al Perù, da Jeju-do fino alla Sardegna: ecco le 50 migliori destinazioni da visitare nel 2026 secondo Lonely Planet
Source • By F. Q. • Published: October 22, 2025
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 spotlights 50 places and 50 experiences chosen for authenticity, sustainability, and cultural value. Botswana tops the list of destinations, followed by Peru—buoyed by new airports in Lima, Huaraz, and Chinchero—and South Korea’s volcanic island Jeju-do; standouts also include Sardinia, North Dakota (with the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening in 2026), Réunion, and Tunisia. On the experiences side, picks range from Tajikistan’s Seven Lakes trek and historic food walks in Dubai to South Africa’s Kruger Shalati train hotel and rafting the Colorado River.
C’è la Sardegna tra i luoghi Best in Travel 2026 di Lonely Planet
Source • By Lucilla Incorvati • Published: October 22, 2025
Sardinia earns a spot among Europe’s must-visit destinations for all seasons in 2026, celebrated for archaeology, wild nature, and new cycling and hiking routes—well beyond its famous beaches. The piece situates Sardinia within a broader slate that includes Botswana, Peru, Jeju-do, and experience-led travel from Namibia’s desert elephants to Australia’s Great Victorian Bathing Trail, underscoring a slow, locally connected style of travel.
Tipperary named as one of Lonely Planet’s best places in the world to visit in 2026
Source • Author not specified • Published: October 22, 2025
Lonely Planet hails Tipperary as “the Ireland of postcards,” recommending it for hiking, history, and standout food. Highlights include the Glen of Aherlow, the Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle, Mitchelstown Cave, and local flavors from Cashel Blue to Bulmer’s cider—an invitation to explore beyond Ireland’s usual hotspots.
The era of you: Booking.com predicts the top trends defining travel in 2026, with individuality taking center stage
Source • Author not specified • Published: October 22, 2025
Booking.com’s 2026 outlook frames travel as the “Era of You,” where personalization and self-expression drive decisions. Expect travelers to prioritize what matters most to them—be it sustainability, culture, adventure, or pure relaxation—pushing brands and destinations to deliver more tailored, authentic experiences.
In Basilicata puoi fare il trekking più estremo (e spettacolare) d’Italia
Source • By Redazione Travel • Published: October 22, 2025
This guide to Basilicata maps out some of Italy’s most dramatic treks, from the vertigo-inducing Ponte alla Luna suspended bridges to the story-rich Sentiero delle Sette Pietre in the Dolomiti Lucane and the wild expanse of Pollino National Park. With practical tips on access and gear, it’s a compelling blueprint for adventure beyond Italy’s crowded routes.
8 winter destinations to explore in India this November
Source • Author not specified • Published: October 22, 2025
From snowy Gulmarg and starkly beautiful Leh-Ladakh to the cultural carnival of Rann of Kutch and the misty greenery of Coorg, this list serves up timely, weather-smart ideas for November travel. Ziro Valley, Nainital, Shimla, and Kodaikanal round out an itinerary-rich mix for families, couples, and adventure seekers alike.
Designing a deposit-refund system for cigarette butts: What do smokers care about?
Source • By Fivita Stri, Takuro Uehara, Takahiro Tsuge, Sitadhira Prima Citta, Misuzu Asari • Published: October 22, 2025
A large discrete choice experiment in Japan and Indonesia finds strong support for a deposit-refund system (DRS) to curb cigarette-butt litter—especially when smokers learn about environmental harms. Preferences favor producer-managed systems with convenient return points; acceptable costs are higher in Indonesia than Japan, and design should reflect local product use (e.g., heat‑not‑burn in Japan). The takeaway: there’s real potential for extended producer responsibility if programs are easy and clearly explained.
Investigating linkages between human movement and meteorological variables on dengue outbreaks in the Pacific Islands
Source • By Justin Sexton, Tanya Russell, Thomas R. Burkot, Adam Craig, Roslyn I. Hickson • Published: October 22, 2025
Exploratory random forest and XGBoost models suggest a two‑month lead in minimum temperature is a strong signal for dengue outbreak starts in Pacific Island Countries, with global arrivals also relevant for triggering events. While operational accuracy isn’t there yet, the study points to integrating higher‑resolution mobility and climate data to sharpen early warning systems.
Entomological surveys and insecticide resistance in the dengue vector Aedes aegypti in Dakar, Senegal: First detection of the kdr mutation
Source • By Ndeye Marie Sene, Shirley Nimo-Paintsil, Moussa Gaye, El Hadj Ndiaye, El Hadji Malick Ngom, Babacar Diouf, Faty Amadou Sy, Moussa Moise Diagne, Alioune Gaye, Diawo Diallo, Ibrahima Dia, Scott C. Weaver, Samuel Dadzie, James F. Harwood, Mawlouth Diallo • Published: October 22, 2025
Surveillance in Dakar confirms widespread Aedes aegypti presence, dengue virus detection during the rainy season, and resistance to multiple insecticide classes. Crucially, kdr mutations (F1534C, V1016G, S989P) are reported in Senegal for the first time—evidence that current pyrethroid-heavy responses need to shift toward integrated vector management and innovative tools.
