Travel
The ‘Not Hot List’ is pointing travellers somewhere quieter. Destinations including Alonnisos in Greece, Samburu in Kenya and Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail are being highlighted as alternatives to overcrowded holiday hotspots.
Food
Pumpkin spice has some competition this autumn. Café menus are branching out with caramel apple matcha, apple cider chai, smoky maple lattes and spiced sweet potato drinks.
Wellness
The college party is getting a wellness makeover. ‘Wellness darties’ combine running, workouts and daytime socialising, reflecting Gen Z’s growing interest in fitness and sober-curious lifestyles.
Nature
Africa’s wildlife rangers are getting futuristic new tools. Conservation teams are using thermal drones, sensors and monitoring technology to track wildlife and protect enormous wilderness areas.
Culture
September is a big month for book lovers. New releases span fantasy, mysteries, literary fiction and nonfiction, with Emily St. John Mandel, Min Jin Lee and John Green among the anticipated authors.
One Good Thing
Billions could be used to keep tropical forests standing. Brazil’s Tropical Forest Forever Facility aims eventually to mobilise $125 billion, financially rewarding countries that successfully protect their forests.
Lifestyle
Books are becoming home décor again. Personal libraries, beautiful covers and deliberately displayed collections are increasingly being used to make homes feel more individual, interesting and lived-in.
Sky & Space
The Moon just briefly hid Jupiter. On 8 September, the Moon passed directly in front of Jupiter in an event known as an occultation, visible from parts of North America.
Curious Fact
Peatlands are tiny but mighty. They cover only around 3% of Earth’s surface, yet hold roughly one-third of the planet’s soil carbon, making their protection surprisingly important for the climate.
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