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In the golden light of the setting sun, kitesurfers glide over the water. The sport combines elements of surfing, sailing and wakeboarding: a large stunt kite provides the propulsion while the riders race over the waves and perform spectacular jumps and tricks. Kitesurfing originated in the 1990s and has since become a popular water sport. Whether at sea, on lakes or in lagoons - sufficient wind, skill and a good sense of the conditions on the water are crucial.

From 25 to 30 August, the sport will be the focus of the Kite-Surf World Cup on Sylt. On Germany's largest North Sea island, top international athletes meet to compete in disciplines such as wave riding and strapless freestyle. The combination of wind, waves and challenging conditions makes Sylt a popular venue and the competition an integral part of the international kitesurfing calendar. Visitors experience top-class sport against the backdrop of the North Sea.

Off the southern coast of Finistère, the Glénan archipelago unfolds a string of islets with turquoise waters, so clear that they sometimes evoke distant lagoons. However, we are in Brittany. Shaped by winds, tides and storms, these lands of white sand and granite are home to an exceptional natural heritage.

In spring, the dunes are adorned with the delicate Glénan narcissus, a rare flower found almost exclusively in these islands. Under the summer sun, the beaches seem to be suspended between sky and sea. Seagrass beds are home to a wealth of underwater life, while terns and other seabirds enliven the horizon with their calls. The light dances on the shallow lagoons and reveals landscapes in perpetual motion.

Long a refuge for fishermen and sailors, the archipelago remains today a sanctuary of calm. Between changing light, iodized scent and the murmur of the waves, the Glénan invites you to slow down, contemplate and appreciate the fragile beauty of the Breton coast.

The Brooklyn Bridge doesn't just connect Manhattan and Brooklyn—it bridges history, engineering and a few surprising stories too. Opened in 1883 after 14 years of construction, it became the world's first steel-wire suspension bridge, forever changing the way New Yorkers crossed the East River.

The project was a true family affair. After designer John A. Roebling died and his son Washington became too ill to oversee construction, Washington's wife, Emily, learned engineering and higher mathematics to supervise the project's completion.

Not everyone trusted the new structure. In 1884, showman P.T. Barnum marched 21 elephants and 17 camels across the bridge to prove it was strong enough. Hidden vaults inside the bridge later stored wine and champagne before serving as Cold War fallout shelters, where forgotten emergency supplies were rediscovered in 2006. Today, peregrine falcons nest atop its stone towers, proving this iconic landmark still has plenty of high-flying residents. Some bridges simply never go out of style.

There is a geographical catch hidden in Maranhão. At first glance, the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park looks like an immense desert of white sand. But how many deserts hide rivers, crystalline lagoons, fish, birds and a rainy season that completely transforms the scenery?

The image reveals this rare moment of the year, when the Lençóis Maranhenses reveal their most exuberant face. After the rains in the first half of the year, the depressions between the dunes are filled with fresh water, forming thousands of temporary lagoons that reach their peak precisely between July and September. Some reach several meters deep and are home to species whose eggs survive buried in the mud during the dry period.

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024, the park seems to have made a deal with time: never offer the exact same view twice. Every year, the dunes advance a few meters, lagoons disappear and others are born. In the Lençóis Maranhenses, the only permanent landscape is change.

In Alaska, some of the world's wildest wildlife spectacles unfold far from cities and roads. At Katmai National Park, brown bears line the river, and when the salmon jump, the show begins. Created in 1918 after the dramatic 1912 Novarupta volcanic eruption, the park protects more than 16,000 square kilometres of wilderness, including active volcanoes, tundra and salmon-rich rivers.

Katmai is home to around 2,200 brown bears, one of the highest concentrations in the world. During the sockeye salmon run, as many as 40 bears can gather along the Brooks River to fish. Some catch salmon mid-air at Brooks Falls, while others dive beneath the surface in search of a meal. With so much food available, these usually solitary animals often fish side by side. Many adults weigh about 318 to 408 kilograms by late summer, and the largest males may exceed 544 kilograms before hibernation. It is no surprise that the annual Fat Bear Week has become a much-loved Katmai tradition.

As the end of summer approaches, the ancient pagoda rises amid the morning mist among the trees gradually tinged with autumn hues, vividly presenting the natural rhythm of the fading summer heat and the arrival of golden autumn, as well as the enduring charm of traditional Chinese cultural landscapes. Traditional customs during this season include releasing river lanterns, enjoying autumn scenery, and drinking herbal decoctions (such as herbal tea/heat-proof soup) to balance the body during the seasonal transition.