While, a new study finds, Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe An Argentine claim that European contact brought civilization to the Americas has provoked rebukes from across Latin America, where heated debates often flare up over the era's contested historical legacy. Commemorating Christopher Columbus' landing in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492, the office of Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei posted on social media on Saturday that the Italian explorer's arrival introduced enlightenment to the region. Workers clean the statue of Italian explorer Cristobal Colon, also known as Christopher Columbus, surrounded by metal fencing during Columbus Day, or Day of the Race (Dia de la Raza), in remembrance of when Colon came to the Americas, in Mexico City, Mexico O...
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# Running from now through March 2025, Winter in Saudi features more than 1,000 activities and experiences, plus 500 special offers, bringing the world together in one place # Key annual calendar events including Riyadh Season, AlUla Festival and Events, Diriyah Season and MDLBEAST make a much-anticipated return, promising to be bigger and better than ever, inviting visitors to feel the spark of Saudi's sensational winter season # Saudi winter this year contains even more iconic offerings, from a Harry Potter Experience to major boxing and football matches, Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and the Dakar Rally Saudi's national tourism brand, 'Saudi, Welcome to Arabia', is announcing "Where Winter Lights Up" – the second phase of the iconic global Saudi tourism campaign "This ...
Read MoreTindor Sikunyongana is trying to run a welding business which these days means buying a diesel generator with costly fuel he can’t always afford. Like everyone in Zambia, Sikunyongana is facing a daily struggle to find and afford electricity during a climate-induced energy crisis that’s robbed the southern African country of almost all its power. “Only God knows when this crisis will end,” said Sikunyongana. His generator ran out of diesel and spluttered to a halt as he spoke. “You see what I mean?” he said. The sun rises near Kariba dam in Siavonga, Zambia, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) Zambia’s worst electricity blackouts in memory have been caused by a severe drought in the region that has left the critical Kariba dam, the source of Sikunyongana’s woes,...
Read MoreA record number of fires tore through Peru over the past few weeks, wreaking havoc across the country’s ecosystems as grasslands, dry forests, coastal areas, and the Amazon were set ablaze. In northern Peru, spectacled bears fled burning dry forests to nearby towns where some were shot by frightened residents. Jaguars in the southern Amazon, with nowhere to flee, were left charred on trees. Grasslands and wetlands that play a key role in storing water were left in ashes. “The rainforest is usually impervious to fire,” said Paul Rosolie, a conservationist and founder of JungleKeepers, an NGO that patrols and preserves the Amazon in Peru, adding that they’ve seen burned turtles, snakes, birds, and jaguars after recent patrols. “The forest is their world, so when you burn it, they die....
Read MoreOn 4th October 2024 the British-Nepali mountaineer, former Gurkha and UKSF, stood on the summit of Shishapangma with legendry Nepali climber Mingma G and his rope fixing team. They both completed their missions to climb the 14 Peaks without supplementary oxygen. Nims becomes the fastest person to climb all the 14 Peaks without any supplementary oxygen in 2 years 4 months and 28 days – whilst leading and guiding clients, as well as the fastest (and only) person to achieve the 14 peaks feat both with and without oxygen, in just 5 years, 5 months and 12 days (23rd April 2019 to 4th October 2024). Nimsdai on Shishapangma on Oct 4th 2024 where he completes his 14 Peaks No O2 mission in record time. Credit Nimsdai He then returned with a summit plan of October ...
Read MoreAnother in a series of unusually strong solar storms hitting Earth produced stunning skies full of pinks, purples, greens and blues farther south than normal, including into parts of Germany, the United Kingdom, New England and New York City. There were no immediate reports of disruptions to power and communications. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a severe geomagnetic storm alert on Wednesday after an outburst from the sun was detected earlier in the week. Such a storm increases the chance of auroras — also known as northern lights — and can temporarily disrupt power and radio signals. NOAA’s Friday forecast shows continued higher-than-normal activity, but the chances for another overnight show are slim farther south of Canada and the northern...
Read MoreNature’s Playground comes alive with nature’s elements – earth, air, water, fire – as well the surreal, the sensual, and the out of this world this Christmas and New Year. Niyama Private Islands Maldives is an immersion in nature in every way – strolling brilliant white sands, swimming balmy ocean, dining in treetops, and spa-ing overlooking the Indian Ocean. This year, this natural beauty – already beyond imagination – becomes ethereal, layered with the exotic of the four elements. The season begins with traditional Christmas magic – a sparkly tree, carols, a Christmas market with food, drink, arts and crafts, and gifts to buy for loved ones. Christmas Eve is then a decadent affair at fiery Dune, with not just turkey, but also lobster, oysters, exotic game roasting over the fir...
Read MoreThe setting sun backlights a pristine panoply of pines of different sizes and species. Far northern Canadian countryside rolls by at a leisurely pace of a train ride, viewed through an upper deck glass-enclosed of a special observation car. Waves of green and brown in slightly varying shades sweep by. There’s no working Wi-Fi to interrupt with emails or social media demanding attention. It’s mesmerizing and calming. Two or three hours pass peacefully without notice. Now repeat. Repeat again. And again. Two hours becomes two days. Passengers prepare to board a train Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Churchill, Manitoba. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel) To get between Churchill, Manitoba, Canada — the polar bear and beluga whale capital of the world and a tourist hot spot for northern adven...
Read MoreWill reach a record US$1.5 trillion in 2024, WTTC report says A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that business travel is set to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year, faster than previously predicted, to reach a record US$1.5TN. The rise of remote working during the pandemic had a disproportionate effect on corporate travel, compared to leisure travel, with virtual platforms replacing face-to-face meetings. Last year, leisure travel was just 2.9% behind the 2019 peak, whilst business travel continued to struggle, remaining 5.4% behind. But as business leaders re-emphasised the importance of face-to-face interaction, business travel is now back and is set to exceed 2019 levels by an impressive 6.2% to reach the new US$1.5TN record. ...
Read MoreTravel is continuing to rise and cruise popularity is no different going into 2025. A recent Squaremouth survey that polled more than 4,000 travel insurance customers in US revealed that 33% of travelers are planning to take a cruise in the next calendar year, compared to 26% last year and only 20% in early 2023. With wave season right around the corner, Squaremouth.com, the US leading travel insurance marketplace, breaks down cruiser behavior, demographics and top travel insurance cruise tips to keep in mind. Top Cruiser Fear: Sickness & Injury27% of travelers cite that their biggest fear while on a cruise is getting sick or injured during their cruise, followed by 15% fearful of getting sick or injured prior to their trip. In order to assu...
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