A frog holding a taro-leaf umbrella. A parade of frolicking animals. An Ukiyo-e style Mount Fuji. Giant waves. A Japanese artist who goes by the name Lito carves these delicate designs on fallen leaves, giving life back to them. The world of Lito’s delicate art, which he began in 2020 and posts on social media almost daily, has won fans from around the world. The leaf art has also given him solace after earlier struggles with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and a purpose in life — the joy of making people happy with his art. He enjoys working at night. From a pile of leaves treated with a wrinkle-free chemical, he picks one and places it on a cutting board. First, he outlines the design on the leaf with a pen in his right hand. Then he takes a design k...
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An ‘extraordinary’ study taking place at Dunedin in New Zealand It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. Almost nothing is known about the enigmatic species. But on Monday a small group of scientists and cultural experts in New Zealand clustered around a near-perfectly preserved spade-toothed whale hoping to decode decades of mystery. “I can’t tell you how extraordinary it is,” said a joyful Anton van Helden, senior marine science adviser for New Zealand’s conservation agency, who gave the spade-toothed whale its name to distinguish it from other beaked species. “For me personally, it’s unbelievable.” Van Helden has studied beaked whales for 35 years, but Monday was the first time he has participated in a dissection of the spade-toothed variet...
Read MoreSports Tourism can play a key role in helping tourism destinations and businesses diversify. To achieve this, public and private cooperation will be essential for the future of this growing sector. The 3rd World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC) gathered worldwide experts and leaders of sports and tourism at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. Co-organized by UN Tourism and the Government of the Region of Madrid, with support of Visit Nayarit and Turkish Airlines, the Congress highlighted the transformative potential of sports tourism as a driver of economic growth, social development, and sustainability. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “This Congress, as well as the whole line of activity on Sports Tourism developed by UN Tourism through the Affiliate ...
Read MoreAnantara Chiang Mai Resort is launching one of northern Thailand’s most spectacular vessels, taking guests on an unforgettable culinary experience. Blending unique Thai design with the beauty of the historic Mae Ping River the ‘Dibba Yana Chitta’, or ‘Heavenly Boat’ is designed by acclaimed Thai National Artist, Ajarn Chalermchai Kositpipat, known worldwide for his famous ‘White Temple’ in Chiang Rai, which draws over a million visitors from around the globe each year. One of Thailand’s most popular contemporary artists, Ajarn Chalermchai was named Thailand’s National Artist of the Year in 2011 in lifelong recognition of his work. His latest design is inspired by series of paintings named ‘Dibba Yana Chitta’. The boat’s design depicts the journey from this world to the next and the...
Read MoreTravellers looking to immerse themselves in a festive atmosphere are being told of Christmas movie locations around the world where they can stay in. Experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have named six charming destinations featured in popular Christmas movies that offer travellers the ultimate festive experience. The locations range from ski resorts and cosy villages to iconic city hotels seen in famous films such as Chalet Girl, The Holiday and Home Alone 2. They’re ideal for film lovers and festive travellers planning a winter getaway to get in the Christmas spirit. Cat Wiltshire from Online-Bedrooms.co.uk said: “With Christmas on the way, many of us love to get cosy with a heartwarming Christmas movie but what better way to enhance that experience than ...
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