A Newfoundland island discovered by Captain Cook prepares to celebrate rare celestial event In the remote town of Burgeo on the east coast of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, some residents are enthusiastically waiting to view Monday's rare solar eclipse and recreate the history of an island named by Captain James Cook. British explorer Captain Cook, who was in Newfoundland in 1766 witnessed the solar eclipse of Aug. 5 while conducting astronomical observations and called the place Eclipse Island. The seaside town of Burgeo, Newfoundland, Canada is seen two days before a total solar eclipse April 6, 2024. Michael Ward/Handout via REUTERS On Monday, the residents of the fishing town near the now uninhabited Eclipse Island will gather to celebrate the celestia...
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Residents in Copenhagen's famous hippie enclave Christiania began digging up its main street known for its cannabis trade on Saturday, hoping to free the area of criminal gangs following multiple deadly shootings. After tolerating the illegal sale of cannabis for more than 50 years in the former army barracks claimed by hippies during the 1970s, authorities and the residents of Christiania decided this year to dig up what is known to locals as 'Pusher Street'. Mayor of Copenhagen Sophie Haestorp Andersen and Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard walk as citizens of the free village Christiania jointly dig up the cobblestones at Pusher Street, in Copenhagen, Denmark April 6, 2024. Ritzau Scanpix/Ida Marie Odgaard via REUTERS Freetown Christiania has developed into a major tour...
Read MoreCrowds gathered to enjoy Japan’s famed cherry blossoms in Tokyo, where cold weather has delayed their bloom. Cherry blossoms, known as “sakura” in Japanese, are the nation’s favorite flower. People often have sakura viewing parties beneath the falling petals, where there are also picnics and sake drinking. A visitor takes photos of the seasonal cherry blossoms at the Ueno Park Friday, April 5, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Vidyuth Lakshman, 36, a tourist from Canada, said she’d seen cherry blossoms in her homeland but “not on this scale. The scale here is crazy.” The trees usually are at peak bloom in late March to early April, at the same time the country begins a new school and business year. “They’re really breathtaking,” said Silver Shea, 47, a tourist from ...
Read MoreGlobal extreme Tourism market to reach $91 Billion by 2032, says a new research The rise in travel enthusiasts looking for excitement and thrill surged the market demand for the extreme tourism market. As more individuals seek unconventional travel experiences, the market is responding with high-energy activities such as extreme sports and daring adventures. People are eager for unique and memorable journeys, leading tour operators to come up with innovative packages that cater to the growing number of adventure enthusiasts seeking extraordinary and unforgettable experiences. Allied Market Research has published a report, titled, "Extreme Tourism Market by Adventure Type (Mountain Climbing, Skydiving, Cave Exploration, Scuba Diving, and Others), Type of Traveler (Solo, Friends/G...
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