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A glimpse into the Seychelles melting pot

June 14, 20211530 Views

A tender nation of merely 250 years, the Seychelles Islands harbour a wealth of heritage, stemming from the continents of Africa, Europe and Asia. Blending into what is now known as the Seychellois Creole culture, this melting pot captivates onlookers with its diverse history, art, cuisine, dance, and language. First settled in the 17th century, the islands have held much intrigue throughout the years. Today, beyond its crystal-clear waters and pearly white beaches, the pristine islands’ authentic charms are sure to enchant its visitors. With roots sprouting from three continents, the Seychellois creole culture still reflects its origins. View of L'Union Estate. Photo: Torsten Dickmann/STB Immerse yourself in rhythms of the past African influences are still present in the rhyt...

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Czech Republic Wine Experience – It’s Vin o’clock!

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June 14, 2021844 Views

If you thought the Czech Republic was a beer country, then you are in for a surprise when you taste the shimmering wines this beautiful country has to offer. Usually when people hear wine, the Czech Republic isn’t the first country that comes to your mind even though wine growing and production is an old tradition which has been around for centuries in the Czech Republic. Czech and Moravian winemakers have continued these ancient traditions, and wines produced in the Czech Republic are served in even the most famous Michelin-starred restaurants in world capitals. When it comes to vineyards, the Czech Republic is home to many however the region of South Moravia is where you will find most of the vineyards where traditions and folklore are still very much alive and connected with win...

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Saudi Arabia bars foreign travellers from Haj over COVID-19

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June 12, 2021813 Views

Saudi Arabia has restricted the annual Haj pilgrimage to its own citizens and residents for the second year running in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the state Saudi Press Agency (SPA)reported on Saturday. Only people aged between 18 and 65 who have been vaccinated or immunised against the virus, and are free of chronic diseases, will be able to take part, the ministry that manages the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca said in a statement carried by SPA. FILE PHOTO: Muslim pilgrims wearing face masks and keeping social distance perform Tawaf around Kaaba during the annual Haj pilgrimage amid the coronavirus disease pandemic, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia July 31, 2020. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS It also set a maximum of 60,000 participants. "The decision ...

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Elephant herd trekking across China leave one behind

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June 11, 20211484 Views

A herd of wild elephants trekking across China took a break to forage and play in a forest in China’s Yunnan province, after one animal became separated from the group. The main herd of 14 foraged and played in the forest after passing through Yuxi city on Friday. The group had earlier entered and left Yunnan’s capital city of Kunming, defying attempts to redirect them after a journey of several hundred kilometres from forests to the south. An aerial view shows wild Asian elephants drinking water from a pool at a village in Hongta district of Yuxi, Yunnan province, China June 2, 2021. China Daily via REUTERS Amid fears the elephants could encroach upon human settlements, tracking teams are currently working around the clock to monitor their movements. More than 400 emergency res...

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Bruges to host World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism

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June 9, 20211010 Views

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Basque Culinary Center (BCC), VISITFLANDERS and the city of Bruges have announced new dates for the 6th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism. Held under the theme ‘Gastronomy Tourism: Promoting Rural Tourism and Regional Development’, the Forum will take place 31 October - 2 November 2021 in Bruges, Belgium. The event will focus on the contribution of gastronomy tourism to social and economic integration. It will also highlight its untapped potential for job creation, regional cohesion and sustainable growth. Building on UNWTO’s work on advancing innovation across the tourism sector, the Forum also represents a unique opportunity for experts from across the growing field of gastronomy tourism to share new ideas and best practices and pl...

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Assam gets seventh national park, two within a week

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June 9, 2021646 Views

Assam got its seventh national park, two within a week, with a notification declaring Dehing-Patkai as so on Wednesday, state Environment and Forest Minister Parimal Suklabaidya said. The Raimona National Park in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) was notified as the sixth such park on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5. The state now has the second highest number of national parks in the country. Madhya Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands have nine national parks each, the minister said in a statement. "The newly created national parks will help boost conservation efforts and also provide fillip to tourism and agriculture sectors," Suklabaidya said. The newest national park, popularly known as Dehing Patkai Rain Forest, has unique floral and faunal div...

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Mallorca joins UNWTO’s network of sustainable tourism observatories

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June 8, 20211132 Views

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed Mallorca’s Sustainable Tourism Observatory into its International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO). Mallorca, one of Europe’s top destinations for more than 70 years, welcoming millions of visitors every year, becomes the latest member of UNWTO’s global INSTO network. The Mallorca Sustainable Tourism Observatory (STO) is a key new element of the island’s strategy to preserve the destination and assess how the sector affects the natural environment, economy, and residents. The Observatory will systematically monitor the environmental, social and economic impact of tourism and so facilitate evidence-based decision making. Key objectives for the island’s tourism sector include promoting a circular economy withi...

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New dinosaur species discovered in Australia, one of world’s biggest

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June 8, 2021601 Views

Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a new dinosaur species in Australia, one of the largest found in the world, more than a decade after cattle farmers first uncovered bones of the animal. The plant-eating sauropod lived in the Cretaceous period between 92 million and 96 million years ago when Australia was attached to Antartica, according to a research paper peerj.com/articles/11317 published on Monday. Paleontologists estimated the dinosaur reached a height of 5-6.5 metres at the hip and 25-30 metres in length, making it as long as a basketball court and as tall as a two storey building. Dr. Scott Hocknull poses with a 3D reconstruction and the humerus bone of "Cooper," a new species of dinosaur discovered in Queensland and recognised as the largest ever found in Austral...

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Face masks add to sea pollution at popular Philippines dive site

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June 7, 20211004 Views

The coronavirus pandemic is adding a new unwelcome element to sea pollution off the town of Bauan, a popular dive site in the Philippines' Batangas province. Regular visitors and locals have reported a rise in the number of face masks and PPE shields being collected from the seabed. Filipino diver Arnel Vergara picks up a plastic trash buried under the sand during a scuba diving activity in Bauan, Batangas, Philippines, June 6, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Blaza "It might be because some people who get on the boat just loop their masks on one end and it comes off, or others just do not throw them away properly," said Arnel Vergara, a Filipino professional diver who has been diving in the area for the past decade. Carmela Sevilla, a resort owner and diving instructor, said the masks wer...

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Swedish ‘flying’ boat aims to help save Venice from the waves

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June 7, 20211109 Views

Venice has long been in peril from the waves that motor boats create along its canals, eroding the foundations of historic buildings and threatening them with collapse. A new electric boat that flies above the water, presented during the Salone di Nautica boat show, might be a solution. A new Swedish-designed electric boat is tested during the Salone Nautico - Venice Boat Show, in the lagoon city of Venice, Italy June 6, 2021. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri Erosion - a problem known as "moto ondoso" - is caused by the wakes of motor boats, water buses and ferries washing against the walls of buildings along the canals. Swedish company Candela's electric boat, the Candela C-7, runs on computer-controlled hydrofoils, or underwater "wings", that lift the hull into the air and make it a...