India, Aug. 19 -- Who wouldn't want to experience one of the world's most pristine yet rapidly vanishing places and share its story years from now?

As glaciers melt, reefs bleach, and cultures face erosion due to overtourism, there's a growing rush to see them "before they disappear."

This phenomenon, often called last-chance tourism, is gaining popularity among travellers which basically means visiting destinations that may soon be permanently changed or lost due to climate change.

This concept, however, sits uncomfortably between raising awareness and hastening damage to fragile destinations.

In Iceland, glaciers that once stretched across vast landscapes are quickly melting. In Antarctica, rising temperatures threaten local wildlif...