An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expert, a government department said Monday. In this photo provided by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, a male emperor penguin dubbed Gus, stands on a beach near Denmark, Australia, on Nov. 1, 2024, thousands of kilometers from its normal habitat on Antarctica. (DBCA via AP) The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on a popular tourist beach in the town of Denmark in temperate southwest Australia — about 3,500 kilometers (2,200 miles) north of the icy waters off the Antarctic coast, according to a statement from the Western Australia state’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. The largest penguin species has ...
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Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort, managed by Accor, invites travelers to escape the fast-paced world and discover a serene haven where they can refresh, rejuvenate, and reconnect with themselves and nature. Amidst the global growth of wellness travel, this award-winning resort is redefining itself as a premier destination, seamlessly blending holistic wellness, luxury, and sustainability. Nestled on the second most beautiful island in the world, the pristine southern peninsula of Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam, the resort is surrounded by turquoise waters and offers a tranquil retreat that rejuvenates both body and soul. Located less than an hour from Phu Quoc International Airport, guests are welcomed by lush green hills, white sandy beaches, and luxurious villas. The resort offers...
Read MoreI arrived in Shanghai in the summer of 2014, eager to cover the story of China’s rise as a global economic power and to explore the intricacies of my ancestral homeland, my grandparents having left south China in the 1930s for Singapore. Shanghai, China’s commercial hub, was back then and still is a feast for the senses – a combination of the old and new, with some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers mixed in with early 1900s architecture, remnants of the city’s Art Deco building boom. There are highways choked with snazzy electric vehicles and sleepy boulevards lined with trees and cafes. People walk past a lane lined with restaurants. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang My arrival here coincided with the boom years, as state-to-private enterprises jostled to expand abroad and Shanghai pitched ...
Read MoreThe Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrived in New York City on Saturday, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple. The 74-foot Norway spruce was driven into Manhattan’s Center Plaza, where it was hoisted in place by a crane. It will take 5 miles (about 8 kilometers) of light strands with more than 50,000 multicolored LED bulbs to wrap the tree, whose diameter measures 43 feet (13 meters). A Swarovski star crown sparkling with 3 million crystals will top it. The towering conifer, donated by the Albert family in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, was cut down Thursday morning and loaded onto a flatbed truck for the 140-mile (225-kilometer) trip. It is the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree to come from Massachusetts since 1959. It was met in New Yo...
Read More# 'There are no revenues, it's all losses', says Petra hotelier # Flight bookings to Jordan have fallen sharply # Tourism was 12.5% of Jordan's economy last year # Hotel occupancy in Petra as low as 10% # Jordan has survived previous crises -tourism minister Enas Al Hinti has cut staff pay in half and asked workers to take unpaid leave in an effort to keep her hotel in ancient Petra open as Western holidaymakers fearful of conflict shun destinations in the Middle East. A crisis across the region's tourism industry since the start of the Israel-Hamas war 13 months ago is being felt acutely in Jordan, whose border with Israel along the Red Sea and Dead Sea is studded with beach resorts. Sites such as Petra, Wadi Rum and crusader castles have been drawing visitors fo...
Read MoreTourists and locals will be able to see Rome's Trevi Fountain from a new angle by walking across a footbridge erected while it undergoes maintenance work. The metal bridge, which will give visitors a closer look at the fountain's intricate facade, will be up for about two months while work is in progress. Tourists take pictures on an elevated walkway as Trevi Fountain undergoes maintenance work in Rome, Italy, November 9, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli "(We) wanted to give everybody the opportunity to admire the fountain and to do this from a unique perspective," Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri told Reuters at the opening of the bridge on Saturday. "Normally you would never be able to see what you can see from the walkway ... so it's actually a unique opportunity." Restoration of ...
Read MoreThe ancient Roman archaeological park of Pompeii in southern Italy said on Friday it would cap daily visitor numbers at 20,000 as a response to its surging popularity. The change, effective from Nov. 15, comes after a peak of more than 36,000 daily entrances on a free-admission Sunday, the park said in a statement. The park's director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, said that reducing human pressure on the ancient site was important for conservation and safety reasons. A detail of a richly decorated but uncommonly small house with finely preserved frescoes of mythological scenes is pictured in the archaeological site in Pompeii, Italy, in this handout photo obtained by Reuters on October 24, 2024. Parco Archeologico di Pompei/Handout via REUTERS The new limit follows attempts by other t...
Read MoreColombia is establishing itself as a top tourist destination, offering a rich variety of experiences and places that should not be missed on your itinerary. From the vibrant capital to the charming coasts and natural landscapes, these are the locations and accommodations that will make your trip an unforgettable experience. Bogotá: The Enchanting Capital Bogotá, a vibrant and cosmopolitan metropolis, offers travelers a perfect blend of culture, history, and modernity. Among the main activities to enjoy in Bogotá are visiting the Gold Museum to learn more about pre-Columbian history, exploring Monserrate Hill (El Cerro de Monserrate) for panoramic views of the city, wandering through the historic neighborhood of La Candelaria and its colorful streets, enjoying the live...
Read MoreMount Lewotobi Laki Laki continues to unleash towering column of hot clouds Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted several times on Friday, belching volcanic ash that rose up to 10 km (32,800 ft) into the sky, officials said, following a big eruption on Sunday night that killed nine people. The eruption on the island of Flores in the province of East Nusa Tenggara has damaged more than 2,000 houses and caused thousands to evacuate. Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for the country's disaster mitigation agency, said the eruptions were "pretty significant" due to ash rains and sand-falls that reached far into the surrounding areas. Hadi Wijaya, chief of Indonesia's volcanology agency, said one eruption on Friday produced a towering ash column that reached eight km to 10 km hi...
Read MoreGet ready to be inspired by one of nature's grandest migrations! This December 11-15, 2024, the 35th Annual Festival of the Cranes will take place in Socorro County, New Mexico, US welcoming bird lovers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts from all over the world to experience the breathtaking return of the Sandhill Cranes to the Middle Rio Grande Valley. Join experts and enthusiasts alike at the world-renowned Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge as thousands of Sandhill Cranes, along with Snow Geese and other migratory birds, make their winter home in this stunning desert oasis. With over 85 exciting events planned, including creative workshops, masterclasses, outdoor excursions, and in-depth seminars, there's something for everyon...
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