2024 – आवारा मुसाफिर

Medieval secret passage used by dukes and lords reopens for public in Florence

December 25, 202471 Views

For centuries, Florence’s 16th-century Vasari Corridor was only accessible to dukes and lords. Now, the raised passageway that connects the city’s Uffizi Galleries to the former residence of the powerful Medici family, has reopened to the public after an eight-year restoration project. The corridor, named after the Renaissance architect and biographer Giorgio Vasari, who designed it, is some 750 meters (820 yards) long. It stretches from the Uffizi Museums to the imposing Palazzo Pitti, passing over Ponte Vecchio above the tiny historic jewelry boutiques that cross the Arno river. The corridor was built by Florence’s powerful Medici family to allow them to move secretly and safely from one part of the historic Italian city to another. “It’s a reopening that allows us to conne...

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Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

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December 25, 202464 Views

One of the world’s most active volcanoes spewed lava into the air for a second straight day on Tuesday. The eruption of Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has stayed within the mountain’s summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. No homes were threatened. Molten rock began shooting from the volcano before dawn on Monday when fissures opened in the caldera floor and propelled lava 295 feet (90 meters) into the air. The red liquid formed tall fountains and then spread across 650 acres (263 hectares). The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory estimated the lava was about 1 yard (1 meter) thick. Scientists expect activity to fluctuate in the coming days. The lava paused Monday afternoon but fountains reemerged Tuesday morning. The eruption occurred in an area that’s bee...

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Rome’s Trevi Fountain restored in time for Jubilee year

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December 25, 202473 Views

A restored Trevi Fountain was unveiled on Sunday after more than two months of cleaning and restoration, part of Rome's preparations for the 2025 Roman Catholic Holy Year. The work, for which the city of Rome set a 327,000 euro budget, included removing dirt, pollution, iron oxide and limescale from the 18th century monument, one of the best known of Rome's many tourist attractions. A view shows the Trevi Fountain on the day it reopens to the public after maintenance work, in Rome, Italy, December 22, 2024. REUTERS/Yara Nardi During that time, the fountain had been drained but visitors were able to view it from a temporary footbridge. To avoid a return of the big crowds that customarily engulfed the small square housing the fountain, Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri said visitors ...

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Most beautiful honeymoon destinations for 2025

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December 25, 202458 Views

With the wedding season in full swing, couples are also seeking honeymoon ideas. Every love story is different, so they need unique experiences and landscapes that suit them. We have curated a list of great ideas that are a sure shot way to a memorable first trip together. For luxury connoisseurs Kick off your honeymoon in style as you are whisked away in a private limousine from Krabi airport to Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. A masterpiece of refined elegance, where your villa becomes your private sanctuary of romance. While candle lit dinner dates are a must on your honeymoon, with the help of your personal butler, surprise your partner with a romantic dinner where you are surrounded by the flickering light of 2,000 candles in the open-air Sala Srichan. Days unfold with t...

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Young mammoth remains found nearly intact in Siberian permafrost

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December 24, 202464 Views

Researchers in Siberia are conducting tests on a juvenile mammoth whose remarkably well-preserved remains were discovered in thawing permafrost after more than 50,000 years. The creature, resembling a small elephant with a trunk, was recovered from the Batagaika crater, a huge depression more than 80 metres (260 feet) deep which is widening as a result of climate change. Researchers Gavril Novgorodov and Erel Struchkov pose for a picture next to the carcass of a baby mammoth, which is estimated to be over 50,000 years and was found in the Siberian permafrost in the Batagaika crater in the Verkhoyansky district of the Sakha Republic, also known as Yakutia, Russia, June 13, 2024. Courtesy Gavril Novgorodov via REUTERS The carcass, weighing more than 110 kg (240 pounds), was brought...

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A Christmas dish, imperilled by climate change

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December 24, 202457 Views

Gooseneck barnacle from Galicia is Spaniards' favourite On the craggy rocks on northwestern Spain's treacherous Costa da Morte (Death Coast), wetsuit-clad fishermen dodge crashing waves as they pick barnacles, a prized Christmas delicacy facing decline due to climate change and other factors. Fetching up to 200 euros ($208) per kilogram (2.2 pounds) during the holiday season, the gooseneck barnacle from the Galicia region has long been treasured by Spaniards for both its flavour and difficulty to harvest. Manolo, 54, who is a barnacle picker, uses a tool called ferrada to pick barnacles on the rocks of Coast of Death (Costa Da Morte) on the Ocean Atlantic in the Galicia region, near Corme, Spain December 21, 2024. REUTERS/Nacho Doce However, the rise in sea temperatures driven...

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Cartagena in Colombia to host Responsible Seafood Summit

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December 24, 202465 Views

Cartagena, Colombia, will host the 24th edition of the Responsible Seafood Summit during the week of Sept. 29, 2025, at the InterContinental Cartagena. The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) made the announcement in late October, on Day 2 of this year's Responsible Seafood Summit in St Andrews, Scotland. The vibrant Caribbean city of Cartagena will provide next year's Summit a unique backdrop for industry stakeholders to address pressing issues, share solutions and make connections. "It is exciting for us at GSA to bring our signature event back to South America for the first time in seven years," said Mike Kocsis, CEO of GSA. The Summit was held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, in 2018. "As Colombia's relevance in the global seafood industry...

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Enjoy tropical festive celebrations in the Maldives

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December 24, 202461 Views

As the year comes to an end and you look forward to a new dawn, planning a great new year week is a difficult choice. What if you pick a destination that has a balmy weather, visa-on-arrival for Indians, great air connectivity, and a landscape that would take your breath away. We are talking about the Maldives and not one but two resorts to choose from: Medhufushi Island Resort in Meemu Atoll and Filitheyo Resort in Faafu Atoll. Indulge in the finest culinary creations crafted by expert chefs, featuring gourmet feasts, themed dinners, and live cooking stations. Each property offers unique dining experiences, from lavish Christmas brunches to elegant New Year’s Eve galas, with menus inspired by global and local flavours. From cookie-decorating workshops for children to Santa welc...

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Advancing responsible leisure, entertainment and tourism

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December 24, 202469 Views

Miral’s Sustainability Strategy outlines major initiatives to achieve Miral’s goal of becoming the region’s benchmark for LET sustainability by 2030. The strategy builds upon a legacy of its ongoing commitment to responsible entertainment. The strategy ensures a comprehensive approach to protecting the environment, well-being of employees and the sustainable growth of the business. Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, has unveiled its comprehensive Sustainability Strategy across the group, a milestone in Miral’s ongoing environmental and social commitment. It outlines Miral’s ambitions to become a regional benchmark for sustainable leisure, entertainment, and tourism (LET) experiences by 2030. Building on years of experience in...

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Century-old, architect designed custom clocks still ticking in Pennsylvania’s Capitol

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December 23, 202474 Views

Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence. The seat of government, they tend to be elegant and stately — and frequently capped by a dome. Visitors to Pennsylvania ‘s Capitol are drawn to its priceless artwork, polished marble and intricate carvings, but hidden behind the doors of some of its most ornate offices and chambers are another treasure: hundreds of antique clocks that were part of its original design. The 273 working clocks include many that are integrated into fireplace mantels and other building features. They are not low maintenance, requiring regular oiling and occasional mechanical overhauls. And every week, in a throwback to a time before wristwatches and cellphones, clock winders roam the halls — ensuring the century-plus-old timeke...