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Amsterdam moves to ban cruise liners as city targets mass tourism

July 22, 2023937 Views

Amsterdam took a first step toward banning large cruise liners under broader plans to reduce mass tourism and pollution, officials said on Friday. Once implemented, the measures adopted by the city council would bring the Dutch capital into line with other high-profile European cities, including Barcelona, Dubrovnik and Venice, that have already cut cruise liner numbers or are considering doing so. The council approved the proposed ban on Thursday. "The motivation ... was to reduce the number of tourists, but also for environmental reasons," city spokesman Wouter Moll said. Viking Longship Mani, Expeditions ship Viking Polaris and Viking ocean ship Venus on the North Sea Canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam's executive branch needs to work out details and it is unclear whe...

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World’s biggest permafrost crater in Russia’s Far East thaws as planet warms

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July 22, 2023955 Views

Stunning drone footage has revealed details of the Batagaika crater, a one kilometre long gash in Russia's Far East that forms the world's biggest permafrost crater. In the video two explorers clamber across uneven terrain at the base of the depression, marked by irregular surfaces and small hummocks, which began to form after the surrounding forest was cleared in the 1960s and the permafrost underground began to melt, causing the land to sink. A view of the Batagaika crater, as permafrost thaws causing a megaslump in the eroding landscape, in Russia's Sakha Republic in this still image from video taken July 11 or 12, 2023. Reuters TV via REUTERS "We locals call it 'the cave-in,'" local resident and crater explorer Erel Struchkov told Reuters as he stood on the crater's rim. "It ...

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From fairy-tale castles to scenic villages – Hidden gems of Czechia

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July 21, 2023875 Views

Czechia emerges as a hidden gem that provides something for everyone when it comes to organising a wonderful family trip. This lovely country, nestled in the heart of Europe, merges rich history, compelling architecture, magnificent scenery, and a dynamic culture, making it an excellent location for an amazing family vacation. This destination offers an entire experience that will stun both youngsters and adults, from fairy-tale castles to scenic villages and outdoor activities. It is a family-friendly location that takes pleasure in welcoming tourists of all ages. To guarantee a pleasurable visit, many hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals include family-friendly features and services. Furthermore, the country's effective transportation infrastructure facilitates navigation and explor...

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Germany invites for an enchanting journey through its heritage

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July 21, 2023830 Views

# Explore a magical world of palatial homes and royal forts among more than 25,000 enchanting sites, from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to hidden gems # From royal palaces to charming castles, travellers can immerse themselves in Germany's awe-inspiring world, where medieval tales come alive. The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) is inviting Indian travellers to embark on an enchanting journey through the country's rich history and fairy tale landscapes. With 25,000 enchanting sites, from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to hidden gems, Germany’s historic treasures offer both romantic getaways and legendary tours filled with pure magic. Whether it is the Baroque-style Moritzburg Castle constructed on its own artificial island near Dresden or Kriebstein Castle that looms ominousl...

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Pizza maestro recreates 2000 year old recipe unearthed from Pompeii ruins

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July 19, 2023803 Views

With the exciting opening of Anantara’s second property in Italy comes the highly anticipated launch of La Locanda della Canonica Pizzeria by Gino Sorbillo. As Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel welcomes guests to the Amalfi Coast – one of the country’s favourite getaway destinations – the master chef creates a sense of place with eight signature pizzas that highlight the finest produce from across the region. Hailing from Naples, Chef Gino comes from a fine pedigree of pizza makers. In 1935, his grandfather Luigi opened what was to become one of Italy’s most famous pizzerias in the historic Via dei Tribunali 32 in Naples. Drawing on generations of expertise and passion, Gino is now the Ambassador of Italian Pizza to the World, Secretary of the Neapolitan Pizza Makers Associat...

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French tourism businesses are wary of customers drying up as droughts worsen

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July 17, 2023783 Views

At the pristine southern French lake of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, tourists in pedal boats and on white water rafts — and the businesses that welcome them — have been buoyed by generous rainfall and good water management this spring. After a prolonged drought last summer, then another in the winter that followed, the once cracked lakebeds are now abundantly watered. Dams are releasing water into reservoirs on a consistent schedule for activities in the lake. People enjoy water activities on the Lake of Sainte-Croix, southern France, as the water level continued to decline, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole) But tour operators are still wary. “Rafting and kayaking is great, but if tomorrow there is not enough water in the river, we will have to reinvent ourselves,” said...

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A century on, Hemingway’s prose lures revellers to Spain’s Pamplona

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July 13, 2023824 Views

The bell tolls - eight chimes. A fuse is lit and a rocket takes off. The pen doors open and out burst 12 behemoths - six bulls and six steers - working their pace up to a gallop, hooves thundering on the cobbled streets. On cue, throngs of white-clad runners begin to sprint. They glance back, ready to dodge the charging beasts' piked horns with balletic moves defying a gory demise. Enraptured onlookers cheer on from balconies above. Thousands of revelers pack the Consistorial square as they wait for the rocket launch (Chupinazo) that announces the opening of the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain, July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Susana Vera It's the feast of St Fermin, the famed bull-running festival that engulfs downtown Pamplona every July when revellers from around the globe descend...

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Iceland volcano eruption slowing, gas pollution drops

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July 11, 2023939 Views

A volcanic eruption in Iceland close to the capital Reykjavik is slowing and gas pollution is easing, experts said, but residents should still keep clear of the volcano which has been spewing out toxic gas. The eruption has decreased considerably, the Icelandic Met Office, Vedur, said on Tuesday, adding people should keep out of the restricted eruption site. Smoke billows and lava spurts after the eruption of a volcano, on the Reykjanes peninsula, near the capital Reykjavik, in southwest Iceland, July 10, 2023, in this picture obtained from social media. Juergen Merz - Glacier Photo Artist/via REUTERS The Litli Hrutur volcano, which lies some 60 km (37 miles) from the country's capital, has attracted interest with some people trying to get closer to the site, a 9-kilometre (5.6 m...

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Ravers dance through Berlin heat at techno parade

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July 8, 2023908 Views

Ravers gathered in Berlin on Saturday for the annual "Rave The Planet" techno music-themed street parade, with up to 300,000 attendees expected over the course of the afternoon. Revellers attend the 'Rave The Planet' techno parade near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, July 8, 2023. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch Police gave the go-ahead for the street parade on Saturday morning, after organisers had cautioned it may be cancelled due to concerns over security and sanitation. "The town centre belongs to the ravers today," Berlin police tweeted, confirming the event could take place. Attendees celebrating freedom, peace and love danced down the avenue from Berlin's Brandenburg Gate to the victory memorial in 32-degree Celsius heat, dressed in everything from leather outfits to g...

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Thousands party in Pamplona as firework blast begins San Fermin bull-running festival

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July 6, 2023861 Views

Tens of thousands of people packed the town hall square in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona on Thursday to celebrate the traditional “chupinazo” firework blast that starts the San Fermín bull-running festival. Revellers dressed in red and white fill the town hall square during the 'Chupinazo' rocket, to mark the official opening of the 2023 San Fermin fiestas in Pamplona, Spain, Thursday, July 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos) Nearly everyone, including many tourists, was dressed in the traditional garb of white trousers and shirt with red sash and neckerchief as they sang and shouted. As the rocket was fired, many doused each other with red or sparkling wine. The highlight of the nine-day festival is the early morning “encierros,” or bull runs, starting on Friday, wh...