March 28, 2025 – आवारा मुसाफिर

Villas of luxury at UAE’s largest natural island

March 28, 202552 Views

Located 250 km southwest of Abu Dhabi, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Abu Dhabi Resorts is the UAE’s largest natural island, renowned for its commitment to sustainability and conservation. Home to three distinct Anantara properties, the island offers a variety of experiences to cater to every type of discerning traveller. Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort has reopened with a revitalised beachfront retreat, featuring refreshed villas with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf, perfect for romantic getaways and special occasions. Meanwhile, Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort introduces family friendly safari-inspired villas that blend harmoniously with the island’s natural beauty. A Serene & Private Sanctuary Offering a tranquil escape, Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort prioritises privacy and ser...

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Chasing cherry blossoms on an old steam train in Taiwan

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March 28, 202549 Views

Nearly a hundred passengers hopped aboard an old steam train in Taiwan this week, as the annual cherry blossom season entered full swing in the island's scenic mountains. The special blossom-themed train chugged up Alishan, in the southern part of the island, for a scenic six-hour journey on a heritage line that dates from Japanese colonial times and was originally a logging railway. People take photos of the ‘cherry blossoms-themed’ train People ride on the special ‘cherry blossoms-themed’ train "It's quite novel and the cherry blossoms are really beautiful," said train passenger Chang Ya-Jou. "When the steam train turns, the view out there is magnificent, especially when it passes by the snow-capped Yushan. It's truly beautiful," Ya-Jou said, referring to Taiwan's high...

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Tomb of unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh discovered

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March 28, 202555 Views

Archaeologists have discovered the large limestone burial chamber of an unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh near the city of Abydos dating to about 3,600 years ago during a chaotic period in Egypt's history. The discovery of the tomb seven meters (23 feet) underground at the ancient necropolis of Anubis Mountain was announced by University of Pennsylvania Museum and Egyptian archaeologists. It marked the second discovery announced this year of a tomb of an ancient Egyptian king. The burial chamber discovered in January at Abydos, an important city in ancient Egypt located about 10 km (6 miles) from the Nile River, was bare - apparently long ago plundered by grave robbers. The name of the king once buried inside was originally recorded in hieroglyphic texts on plastered brickwork a...

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Sebastián Álvarez shatters three world records with groundbreaking wingsuit skydive

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March 28, 202576 Views

Chilean wingsuit pilot Sebastián ‘Ardilla’ Álvarez has set an unprecedented benchmark in aerial sports, breaking three world records by a significant margin with his Red Bull Starman mission - a high-stakes wingsuit dive that pushed the limits of human flight. Álvarez jumped from an aircraft at an altitude of 41,470 feet - higher than the cruising altitude of most commercial planes - harnessing the boost of a jet stream and making strategic body adjustments to maintain control while maximising speed, distance, and time. He remained airborne for 11 minutes and 1 second, with the jump taking place over the West Tennessee Skydiving centre in the early hours of March 22, showcasing his mastery of the skies. Sebastian Alvarez seen during the Red Bull Starma...