A Newfoundland island discovered by Captain Cook prepares to celebrate rare celestial event In the remote town of Burgeo on the east coast of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, some residents are enthusiastically waiting to view Monday's rare solar eclipse and recreate the history of an island named by Captain James Cook. British explorer Captain Cook, who was in Newfoundland in 1766 witnessed the solar eclipse of Aug. 5 while conducting astronomical observations and called the place Eclipse Island. The seaside town of Burgeo, Newfoundland, Canada is seen two days before a total solar eclipse April 6, 2024. Michael Ward/Handout via REUTERS On Monday, the residents of the fishing town near the now uninhabited Eclipse Island will gather to celebrate the celestia...
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Residents in Copenhagen's famous hippie enclave Christiania began digging up its main street known for its cannabis trade on Saturday, hoping to free the area of criminal gangs following multiple deadly shootings. After tolerating the illegal sale of cannabis for more than 50 years in the former army barracks claimed by hippies during the 1970s, authorities and the residents of Christiania decided this year to dig up what is known to locals as 'Pusher Street'. Mayor of Copenhagen Sophie Haestorp Andersen and Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard walk as citizens of the free village Christiania jointly dig up the cobblestones at Pusher Street, in Copenhagen, Denmark April 6, 2024. Ritzau Scanpix/Ida Marie Odgaard via REUTERS Freetown Christiania has developed into a major tour...
Read MoreCrowds gathered to enjoy Japan’s famed cherry blossoms in Tokyo, where cold weather has delayed their bloom. Cherry blossoms, known as “sakura” in Japanese, are the nation’s favorite flower. People often have sakura viewing parties beneath the falling petals, where there are also picnics and sake drinking. A visitor takes photos of the seasonal cherry blossoms at the Ueno Park Friday, April 5, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Vidyuth Lakshman, 36, a tourist from Canada, said she’d seen cherry blossoms in her homeland but “not on this scale. The scale here is crazy.” The trees usually are at peak bloom in late March to early April, at the same time the country begins a new school and business year. “They’re really breathtaking,” said Silver Shea, 47, a tourist from ...
Read MoreTrip.com Group launches free tours to turn your layover into a mini-vacation International layovers don't have to mean waiting for hours in the airport terminal; it's also possible to make the most of the short window of time and explore the country you're transiting in. Enter "Shanghai Express", free layover city tours launched by Trip.com Group to show travellers the top highlights of Shanghai before their next flight – all within a few hours. Starting from 15 April 2024, international travellers stopping by the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) for over eight hours will have the opportunity to take part in these layover city tours – the first of their kind in Shanghai. You don't have to worry about researching where to go and how either, as these tours take charge of ev...
Read MoreThe Mumbai heat is on, but don't let it melt your plans! This summer, Mumbai's restaurants are your coolest escape. From refreshing mango creations to light and flavorful options, there's something for every summer craving. So get ready to embark on a delicious culinary adventure with the hottest summer menus from Mumbai’s most loved dining hot spots! Neuma, Colaba: Craving a taste of summer? Neuma's menu is bursting with fresh, seasonal flavours. From the tangy Aamras Jalapeno Gazpacho to the sweet and savoury Mango Brie Sourdough, their dishes are a celebration of mango in all its forms. For a lighter option, try the Mango & Salmon Carpaccio or the Mango Avocado Toast. If you're looking for something more substantial, the Grilled Habanero ...
Read MoreAlong with taking in temples and cherry blossoms, Tokyo visitors can now join a curated pilgrimage of the city's more modern wonders: its public toilets. Penelope Panczuk was inspired to hop on the Tokyo Toilet Shuttle for a two-hour tour of artistically enhanced public conveniences by "Perfect Days", the Oscar-nominated film about a toilet cleaner in the city's Shibuya district. Foreign tourists get their photos taken in front of a public toilet which was redesigned as part of a project to transform public toilets into restrooms that can be used comfortably by everyone, during a Tokyo Toilet Shuttle Tour, at Shibuya ward, in Tokyo, Japan April 4, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon "In the U.S. or in France where I originally come from, you just don't go," Panczuk said of using public ...
Read MoreVisama Mae Chan luxury tented camp in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, has announced special new promotions including offers for the Songkran water festival period, family summer packages, and a simple one-night bed and breakfast rate. The exclusive 10-room five-star service tented camp, which opened in December, occupies a scenic location in a five-hectare teak wood forest grove in the hills above Mae Chan town, a 40-minute drive from Chiang Rai airport. For Songkran and all of April Full of value-added features, the Songkran Bliss packages are 4D/3N or 3D/2N and include roundtrip airport transfers from Chiang Rai airport, daily breakfast and dinner, on-call butler service, one signature excursion per stay, 20% off food and drink, one in-house activity per stay for two, and a ...
Read MoreBrussels-Capital Region celebrates its 35th anniversary on 4 and 5 May in a grand manner On 4th and 5th May, the Brussels-Capital Region celebrates its 35th anniversary with a grand Iris Festival. Once again, a large crowd is expected for the Iris Tipik Electro Night. Other major attractions include the Iris Festival in the communes and the Festival in the Park. This year’s edition is once again packed with activities and entertainment options. The Iris Festival is the perfect opportunity to rediscover our incredibly diverse capital! Brussels devotes an entire weekend to the celebration of its anniversary. The festivities will take place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May 2024. On Saturday, the focus of the Iris Festival will be on the communes with numerous guided tours. The day co...
Read MoreWhat happens when two Michelin Star chefs come together for an exquisite fusion? The bar for gastronomy is astronomically raised. Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the ultra-luxurious sanctuary on the serene shores of the Andaman Sea welcomed Chef David Hartwig of IGNIV Bangkok for a sensational Four Hands dinner with Chef Christian Herrgesell of Phulay Bay. The exclusive six-course fine-dining journey was hosted at Lae Lay, the contemporary restaurant overlooking the serene Andaman Sea. David Hartwig, Head Chef of IGNIV Bangkok, the highly acclaimed Michelin-starred Swiss restaurant at The St. Regis Bangkok. Discerning guests invited to embark on an unforgettable journey from the Mountains to the Sea. In this elegant setting, as the sun sets and casts a golden glow over the ocea...
Read Moreतीर्थ पर्यटन के विकास में नया कदम उठाते हुए उत्तराखंड पर्यटन विकास बोर्ड (यूटीडीबी) और ट्रिप टू टेंपल्स ने आदि कैलाश और ओम पर्वत के लिए भारत की पहली हेलीकॉप्टर यात्रा की शुरुआत की है। इस नवीनतम पहल के साथ मौसम और भौगोलिक बाधाओं को पार करने में सहायता मिलेगी, जिससे इन पवित्र तीर्थस्थलों को भक्तों के लिए साल में ज्यादा दिनों के लिए सुगम बनाया जा सकता है। यात्रा के पहले दिन 18 तीर्थ यात्रियों ने पहली हेलीकॉप्टर उड़ान के साथ अपनी यात्रा संपन्न की पहले इन पवित्र स्थलों तक पहुंचने के लिए श्रद्धालुओं को एक चुनौतीपूर्ण यात्रा तय करनी पड़ती थी। इस यात्रा को पहले कार-जीप यात्रा व फिर एक लंबे दुर्गम रास्ते पर पैदल चलकर मई-जून और सितंबर-अक्टूबर के बीच एक सीमित अवधि में पूरा करना पड़ता था। खूबसूरत व्यास घाटी में बसा आदि कैलाश शिव-पार्वती के दूसरे निवास के रूप में जाना जाता है। भारत, नेपाल और...
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