यायावर कहानियां-किस्से सुनाते हैं- देश-दुनिया के। लेकिन कुछ उनकी अपनी कहानियां भी होती हैं। यह एक ऐसी ही कहानी है वरुण सचदे की, और केवल उनकी ही नहीं बल्कि उनके घुमक्कड़ी के शौक की भी। उस शौक की जिसने उन्हें शोहरत भी दी और नया मुकाम भी। वैसे तो घुमना-फिरना हर आदमी पसंद करता है और जिसकी जेब जितनी बड़ी होती है, वह उतनी ही महंगी जगह पर घूमने जाता है। आखिर आजकल के सोशल मीडिया के दौर में जब हर शख़्स मोबाइल फ़ोन लेकर फोटोग्राफ़र बन जाता है और फिर एक इंफ्लुएंसर बनने की हसरत पालने लगता है, तो घूमना किसी स्टेटस सिंबल से कम नहीं। लेकिन कुछ लोग होते हैं जिन्हें घूमने की लत होती है, उनके लिए घुमक्कड़ी एक नशा होती है। वे किसी को दिखाने के लिए या, किसी के कहने पर, किसी के बुलावा देने पर या खुद को साबित करने के लिए नहीं घूमते। बल्कि बस निकल पड़ते हैं, दुनिया को देखने के लिए, लोगों को समझने के लिए। ...
Read MoreNot only is Seychelles known for its azure crystal waters, world-renowned beaches, or tranquil way of life, but the island is one of the world's top destinations for a romantic getaway. From indulging in decadent local cuisine to unwinding in a well-earned spa retreat, here is a list of top romantic activities to do as a couple in the Seychelles! Underwater Experience Underwater fun. Photo: Christophe Mason Parker/STB Taking off on an underwater adventure in the deep blue sea can be a sensorial experience. The island is home to numerous, colourful marine life and venturing into great depths of Seychelles’ waters can open your eyes to a breath-taking ecosystem. Glass bottom boats and semi submarines are another option to gaze at the incomparable variety of fishes and corals in a r...
Read MoreThe International Court of Justice ordered Azerbaijan last week to prevent and punish acts of vandalism and desecration affecting Armenian cultural heritage sites during ongoing conflict in the region. This ruling has potential to go beyond the South Caucasus region and create a benchmark for all such conflict zones around the world. The significance of the ruling extends beyond this one region. As UNESCO has proven relatively powerless to protect cultural heritage at risk in conflict zones, the World Court now emerges as a body that may be better able to safeguard irreplaceable cultural treasures and protect minority rights from the abuses of racial discrimination. The 7th-century Armenian church of Vankasar in Azerbaijan. Photo: Caucasus Heritage Watch Cornell University resear...
Read MoreTravel and tourism industry around the world is seeing Omicron as a bolt from the blue. When after two years of turbulence, things finally looked getting better the emergence of new COVID strain and subsequent travel restrictions by governments one after the another has spelled nothing short of disaster. More so because, it has come right before the year-end vacations. FILE PHOTO: People wearing protective masks walk on a street, following new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Shanghai, China, November 24, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song That is the reason that industry is requesting governments to be cautious but not get into panic mode. It is against this knee jerk reaction from countries of closing borders again. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has also...
Read MoreUNWTO announces list of 44 villages in 32 countries as winners for the year 2021 The best examples of villages embracing tourism to provide opportunity and drive sustainable development have been celebrated at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in Madrid. Pochampally village in Telangana has been awarded as one of the Best Tourism Villages in the world. At the 24th General Assembly of the NWTO at Madrid, a total of 44 villages from 32 countries across the five world regions were granted the recognition for 2021. All of these villages stand out for their natural and cultural resources as well as for their innovative and transformative actions and commitment to the development of tourism in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Located in Nalg...
Read MoreNew report from WTTC and Trip.com Group reveals latest consumer trends and the shift in traveller behaviours # Bookings for ‘the great outdoors’ dominated in 2021# International spending expected to rise 94% in 2022# Eight out of 10 travellers will choose sustainable travel The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group have launched ‘Trending in Travel’, a new report that shows the latest trends traveller behaviour and future booking patterns in the wake of COVID-19. WTTC, representing the global Travel & Tourism sector, joined forces with leading global travel service provider, Trip.com Group, and its major consumer brands Trip.com, Ctrip and Skyscanner, to analyse consumer trends shaping the recovery of the Travel & Tourism sector. WTTC’s late...
Read MoreGlobalData reveals top five tourism types discussed among influencers in 2021 Two years of pandemic have changed the way we think and act. Tourism being a major contributor to the GDP of several countries, the governments are taking various measures to revive the industry’s business from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what would be a game two years before, is now an emerging travel trend and, actually the leading trend. An analysis of GlobalData’s Social Media Analytics (SMA) Platform, which identifies and tracks the emerging trends, pain areas, new fields of innovation among discussions of Twitter influencers and Redditors, has revealed ‘Virtual Tourism’ as the most popular type of tourism, followed by ‘Space Tourism’ in 2021 upto early October. Smitarani Tripathy,...
Read MoreHundreds of hot air balloons launched into the skies over Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Saturday for the first time in two years, as the city's balloon fiesta returned following a pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. Yoda, Smokey the Bear and the Creamland Cow were some of the notable balloons that took flight in the Mass Ascension that kicked off the 49th annual festival. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta brings millions of tourist dollars into the city but last year's event was canceled as a precaution because of the pandemic. The event's website says 588 hot air balloons will take part and that nearly 900,000 visitors are expected to attend. Of these 100 are anticipated to be special shaped balloons. Pilots from all over the world have been invited to fly in the...
Read MoreUNWTO and Netflix partner to promote cultural affinity through films, shows UNWTO and Netflix have partnered on the publication of a report which looks at the role of film and series as drivers for tourism and cultural affinity. The Global Report on Cultural Affinity and Screen Tourism explores the growing affection one has towards a particular country or culture displayed on the screen. The findings of the research were presented in Madrid against the backdrop of the Iberseries Platino Industria - the largest international event for professionals linked to the audio-visual industry in Spanish and Portuguese. Photo: © Sean Pavone | Dreamstime.com The report’s ultimate goal is to support policymakers and key stakeholders within the tourism sector to implement policies that make...
Read Moreहर साल लाखों प्रवासी अमुर बाजों की मेजबानी करती है यह खूबसूरत झील नगालैंड की दोयांग झील - विशाल और खूबसूरत। कल्पना कीजिए कि आधे घंटे के भीतर कई लाखों की संख्या में अमुर बाज इस झील और उसके ऊपर के आसमान को पूरी तरह पाट दें- हर तरफ सिर्फ अमुर बाज! यकीनन यह दुनिया में पक्षियों के प्रवास की सबसे अनूठी कहानी है। इसका अनूठापन केवल इसके प्रवास में नहीं है बल्कि उसके संरक्षण में भी है। पिछले आठ सालों में संरक्षण की इस कोशिश ने दुनिया को चमत्कृत किया है। यह कहानी अमुर बाजों (फॉल्कन) की है। लोगों की भागीदारी से ऐसा कारनामा हुआ है। पहले जो लोग इन पक्षियों को मार देते थे वही लोग आज इन पक्षियों को बचाने का काम कर रहे हैं। कुछ इस तरह छा जाते हैं यहां के आकाश में अमुर बाज लेकिन अमुर बाजों का प्रवास अपने आप में विलक्षण है। कई लाखों की संख्या में ये बाज हर साल मध्य एशिया में मंगोलिया से दक्षिण ...
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