Noa volunteered in India hoping to find love. What she found, instead, was companionship.

Attention eco-conscious travellers! This special destination section scans the map for the planet's top biological hotspots. From historical landmarks to reefs and forests, here are 13 eco hotspots you need to see—and ways you can make your travels contribute to their conservation.

Jen Buck and Josee Auclair lead an all-woman expedition team to the North Pole.