The conventional wisdom about traveling to Southeast Asia during the rainy season is that you shouldn't. But the conventional wisdom is wrong, says Supratik Guha, general manager at Anantara Angkor Resort.
09.08.2023 - 20:57 / insider.com
This summer's record-breaking heat has brought environmental consequences across the US, from coral bleaching in Florida to cacti toppling over in Arizona.
But the events are part of a larger trend of natural wonders that are declining or even at risk of disappearing in light of a changing climate that is bringing more heatwaves, drought, and wildfires.
Some natural wonders of the US are in more danger of extinction than others, but all those listed below are threatened, and without any intervention, could disappear. Thankfully, many are protected and can still be visited responsibly.
Here are five natural wonders in the contiguous US that you should see while we still have them.
The conventional wisdom about traveling to Southeast Asia during the rainy season is that you shouldn't. But the conventional wisdom is wrong, says Supratik Guha, general manager at Anantara Angkor Resort.
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