April 2025 – Page 4 – आवारा मुसाफिर

Thailand celebrates its New Year with water festival

April 13, 2025221 Views

Revellers dressed in colourful shirts and goggles fired water guns at each other at the start of the Thai New Year on Sunday, a festival that is marked with water as a symbol of renewal, cleansing and a fresh start. Some sprayed water from the back of pickup trunks, and everyone expected to get soaked as the Songkran festival got underway. Revellers play with water as they celebrate the Songkran holiday, which marks the Thai New Year, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa "Today I came well-prepared. I have my weapons – four (water) guns. I’ve got goggles and a hat for protection, and a waterproof phone pouch ready to go," said Teera Rachapol, 50. The celebrations are a bright spot for the country's tourism industry, with the government expecting an ...

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A guide to deep-dish pizza, speakeasies and the Lakefront Trail in Chicago

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April 13, 2025202 Views

Chicago may be informally known as America’s “Second City” — a nod to its rebirth after the Great Fire of 1871 and a nickname kept alive by snarky New Yorkers — but to comedian Stephen Colbert, and to millions of Chicagoans who call it home, it’s simply “the greatest city in the world.” I grew up in the Chicago area and moved back to the city in 2022 shortly after graduating from college. As a Reuters journalist covering commodity markets and agriculture, I spend most of my working hours in our downtown office and sometimes on farms and rural townsacross the country. My off time, however, is spent enjoying everything the city has to offer, from its sandy beaches and unforgettable bars and restaurants to its towering skyline and rich cultural history. People walk and rollerblade alon...

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From Greek monastery on island cliffside, prayer lift up wonders of the night sky

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April 12, 2025115 Views

For more than a millennium, Orthodox Christian monks have woken up in the predawn darkness to start their day with prayer at the Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery, built high into a cliffside on the island of Amorgos. The tall, whitewashed complex is a speck about half-way up the precipitous mountain that plunges into the Aegean Sea. Except for a few small chapels scattered among the rocks, no other structure is in sight — and no light pollution to dim the swirl of stars as it increasingly does around the world. In this picture is seen the cliffside Hozoviotissa Monastery under the starry night sky. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) The facade of the cliffside Hozoviotissa Monastery stands under a star-filled sky . (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) “Here one is closer to God, and bet...

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Summer Unscripted: Explore, relax and enjoy the freedom of St. Kitts

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April 12, 2025193 Views

This summer, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority invites travellers to embrace "Summer Unscripted" — an invitation to explore St. Kitts spontaneously. Beyond the sun, sea and sand, St. Kitts offers a variety of authentic experiences that visitors can enjoy through exclusive offers. Travellers are encouraged to ditch the usual itinerary and discover the island's vibrant culture, natural beauty and thrilling adventures on their own terms and time. Destination Experiences St. Kitts' breadth of offerings makes it the ultimate summer destination for travellers to embrace the unexpected, allowing the island's beauty, culture, and landscape to guide the journey. Recognized as the Caribbean Journal's Adventure Destination of the Year, St. Kitts is renowned for its diverse landscapes, i...

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Overseas visitors — angered by Trump — are heading elsewhere

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April 11, 2025185 Views

US expected a big travel year, but not perceived as a welcoming destination anymore Olja Ivanic looked forward to welcoming some cousins from Sweden to her Denver home in June. Ivanic and the four travelers were planning to go hiking in Colorado and then visit Los Angeles and San Francisco. But then President Donald Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a February meeting at the White House. Ivanic’s four relatives immediately canceled their scheduled trip and decided to vacation in Europe instead. Tourists ride a double-decker bus along the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) “The way (Trump) treated a democratic president that’s in a war was beyond comprehensible to them,” said Ivanic, who is the U.S. CEO of Austria-b...

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This Songkran, a sophisticated new menu at The Service at 1921 House

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April 11, 2025128 Views

Located within a century-old mansion, guests can enjoy a bold new chapter including reimagined flavours, and the finest local ingredients This Songkran, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort invites guests to rediscover The Service at 1921 House, the resort’s distinguished steakhouse and grill, with the debut of an inspired new menu curated by Executive Chef Natruthai Petsuwan. Classic Western dishes are artfully reimagined with Asian nuances, celebrating a perfect harmony of tradition and innovation. Housed within a two-storied teakwood mansion that once served as the British consulate, The Service at 1921 House carries over a century of rich heritage. Stepping onto the wraparound verandah, where views of the serene Mae Ping River unfold, guests are transported to a world of timeless el...

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Here locals patrol the beaches at night to protect endangered sea turtles

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April 11, 202598 Views

For nearly four decades, residents in southern India’s coastal city of Chennai have patrolled moonlit beaches at night trying to protect sea turtles and their hatchlings that for millennia have nested along these shores. Hungry dogs, locals looking for a snack, and disorienting lights are among the hazards facing the olive ridley turtles and their eggs, which can take up to 60 days to hatch. Many turtles are caught offshore in fishing nets, which this year alone have killed hundreds of them in the area. A forest official collects olive ridley sea turtle eggs on Marina Beach in Chennai. A crow flies over a hatchery for the olive ridley sea turtles on Elliot’s Beach in Chennai. A volunteer collects broken egg shells at a hatchery for the olive ridley sea turtles on Elliot’s Bea...

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Trendy options for a destination wedding in Latin America

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April 11, 2025146 Views

Marriott International brings you destinations and properties that will make every wedding unique. In a world where weddings have become increasingly personalized and memorable experiences, destination weddings have gained unprecedented significance. According to the 2024 Global Wedding Report by The Knot Worldwide, today's couples seek celebrations that reflect their lifestyle, focusing on authenticity, experiences, and emotional connections with their chosen destination. Modern generations prioritize experiences over tradition, showing a growing interest in ceremonies held in exotic, romantic, and immersive locations, where the wedding is not just a one-day event but a journey shared with loved ones. In this regard, Latin America offers a wealth of options thanks to the cultural r...

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Global travel & tourism is strong despite economic headwinds

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April 10, 2025123 Views

WTTC reveals record-breaking international visitor spending in 2025 and continued global growth Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest research shows that global Travel & Tourism is projected to grow strongly this year, reaffirming its role as cornerstone to major world economies, as travellers are expected to spend more than ever before. According to WTTC’s 2025 Economic Impact Research (EIR), international visitor spending is forecast to reach an historic $2.1TN in 2025, surpassing the previous high of $1.9TN in 2019 by $164BN. This year, Travel & Tourism is expected to contribute an all-time high of $11.7TN to the global economy, accounting for 10.3% of global GDP. Jobs around the world supported by the...

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Discover a deeper kind of paradise with immersive experiences

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April 10, 2025259 Views

Slow travel, Hawaiian style: Four Seasons invites travellers to explore land and sea Embrace Maui, Hualalai, Lanai, and Oahu, as Four Seasons Hawaii invites guests to slow down and rediscover island bliss With a new series of enriching experiences that showcase Hawaiian culture and traditions and the spectacular natural beauty of the islands and surrounding waters, Four Seasons welcomes travellers who want to experience a different kind of tropical escape. At five unique resorts across Maui, Oahu, Hawaii Island – including two distinct retreats on Lanai - Four Seasons connects guests with local artists and farmers, astronomers, ocean guides, and wellness experts in experiences tailored to individual interests and personal goals. Beyond the beaches: Journey into the heart of Haw...