When we think of verdant landscapes as far as the eye can see, our brain often conjures images of Ireland, and rightly so. But there are many other gorgeous green destinations around the world waiting for you, too! Congo Basin, Central Africa The second largest rainforest in the world, the Congo Basin rainforest, spans six countries and is known as the “Lungs of Africa.” While it is one of the most important ecological regions in the world, it remains under constant threat from poaching, deforestation, and exploitation of its natural resources like gold and oil. The tall hardwoods provide a…
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