Experience the pink and coral flats through Dimitris Kolliakos’s enchanting paramotor flight Nestled along Albania's southern shores, the Vlora salt fields offer a captivating spectacle that stands apart from other natural wonders. Unlike the more commonly known salt pans around the globe, the Vlora flats are celebrated for their otherworldly pastel palette that transforms with the rhythm of the seasons, creating a mesmerising visual feast. Recently, these fields garnered even more attention when Greek paraglider and paramotor pilot Dimitris Kolliakos undertook a breathtaking flight over the area. Dimitris Kolliakos of Greece performs at salt fields in Vlorë, Albania on August 7, 2024. Photo: Nejc Ferjan / Red Bull Content Pool On August 7, 2024, Kolliakos flew from Greece to ...
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Adventurous tourists in search of idyllic destinations to visit this summer have been recommended some of the best wild swimming spots in Europe. Whether seeking relaxation or adrenaline, travel experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have researched eight of the most stunning spots to take a dip in the warm weather. Wild swimming has seen a huge increase in popularity in recent years, with an estimated 7.5 million people in the UK alone now venturing into lakes, lagoons and lochs. From crystal clear lakes nestled between mountains and tidal lagoons to nature pools surrounded by beech forests, Europe is full of unique and beautiful spots for adventurers to take a dip. Those who swim outdoors report the various positive effects it has on them, with 69% say...
Read MoreA volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Thursday, the meteorological office said, spraying red-hot lava and smoke in its sixth outbreak since December. The total length of the fissure was about 3.9 km (2.42 miles) and had extended by 1.5 km in about 40 minutes, the Icelandic Met Office, which is tasked with monitoring volcanoes, said in a statement. Livestreams from the volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula showed glowing hot lava shooting up from the ground, their bright-yellow and orange colours set in sharp contrast against the dark night sky. Lava spurts and flows after the eruption of a volcano in the Reykjanes Peninsula near Grindavik, Iceland, August 23. via Civil Protection of Iceland "The impact is limited to a localized area near the eruption site. It does not pres...
Read MoreThe best value water parks across popular European holiday destinations have been revealed, with Faliraki Water Park in Greece ranking in first position. Travel insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk have created the 2024 European Water Park Index to help budget-conscious holidaymakers find water parks where they can get the most for their money. The experts analysed ten popular water parks in Europe from ‘traveller favourites’ across popular review websites and ranked them based on several factors including admission fees for adults and children, number of attractions, 5-star reviews and locker costs. Faliraki Water park in Rhodes, Greece has been named the best value water park in Europe, with affordable ticket prices and plenty of attractions for the wh...
Read MoreThe BD Comic Strip Festival is coming to the Gare Maritime at Tour & Taxis from 6 to 8 September. This new edition’s programme includes exhibitions, meetings, book signings, and activities for everyone. Not to mention the unmissable manga space and the giant balloons. Plunge into the ninth art at this major event that will delight comic book fans of all ages. From 6 to 8 September, comic strips will, once again, be in the spotlight at the BD Comic Strip Festival. On the agenda are activities, book signings, meetings and the iconic giant balloons, sure to please fans of the ninth art, whether they are enthusiasts or casual readers. In addition to the countless activities for all audiences, a manga space will make its appearance, immersing fans in the world of Japanese comics,...
Read MoreAnantara Plaza Nice Hotel, a rejuvenated 19th century architectural jewel on Nice's boardwalk, invites travellers to leave behind scuba tanks as they explore beneath the waves with the new ‘World of Silence’ experience. Led by Arthur Guérin-Boëri, the legendary French freediver, 5 time world champion, world record holder, and star of the documentary film ‘Sunny Boy’, this half-day freediving lesson is a different way to experience the French Riviera by escaping the noise, embracing the silence and redefining one’s limits. The day begins on the soft sands of Passable Beach in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, immediately to the east of the city of Nice, where breathwork and relaxation tutorials prepare divers for the underwater adventure that requires such skills as breath control, equali...
Read MoreGreece's worst fire this year amid months of drought Waterbombing aircraft battle flames on Athens' outskirts Evacuations ordered in 30 areas, power cuts in region Winds to strengthen, high fire alert through Thursday Greece's worst wildfire this year spread into the Athens suburbs on Monday, forcing hundreds of people to flee as it torched trees, homes and cars overnight and choked busy roads with smoke and ash. The government has called in help from fellow EU members to tackle the fire that is burning out of control for a second day, fanned by gale force winds that pushed it from the wooded hills north of the city. Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire burning in Dionysos, Greece, August 12, 2024. REUTERS/Alexandros Avramidis Firefighters said flames, threat...
Read MoreHungary is organising Europe’s grandest fireworks show this year on August 20, which will also be one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in the world. The celebrations mark the founding of the country and the feast of Hungary’s first king St. Stephen of the Arpad house. St. Stephen's Day is one of the most important events in Hungary in terms of interest and participation numbers. Hundreds of program elements will be held in 19 locations. World-class elements in the fireworks show The pyrotechnic extravaganza will run five kilometres from Petofi Bridge north to the southern third of Margaret Island. Crowds will enjoy an almost identical view from either bank of the Danube, and there will also be a light show on the Parliament building. 45,530 separate pyrotechnic effects wil...
Read MoreA UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled on the edge of a picturesque Adriatic bay, the town of Kotor in Montenegro is struggling to cope with a surge in tourism that is clogging its narrow streets and raising environmental concerns. Many visitors arrive on the hundreds of boats, yachts, and cruise ships that dock daily in Kotor's harbour, leading some people to call for a hike in the 1-euro ($1.09) fee that visitors from cruise ships are charged to enter the town. Vehicles move in a traffic jam in front of a cruise ship docked in front of Old Town amid concerns about 'over-tourism' in Kotor, Montenegro, August 8, 2024. REUTERS/Stevo Vasiljevic The number of annual cruise ship arrivals has risen steadily over the past decade, with about 500 expected this year. On Wednesday alone, fou...
Read MoreHungary's hottest July on record has forced some of the country's winemakers to start harvesting grapes in early August, up to a month earlier than usual. Climate change is having a severe impact on Hungary's acclaimed winemaking industry, as rising temperatures could make the country too hot for producing white wine, including the renowned Tokaji, scientists say. A combine harvester works in a vineyard near Balatonlelle, Hungary, August 5, 2024. REUTERS/Marton Monus "I do not remember ever harvesting this variety of grape this early... we are at least a month early," said Laszlo Kerek, a 35-year-veteran of grape growing in Balatonlelle, south of Lake Balaton in western Hungary. Kerek, who was harvesting grapes with his family in early August by hand, attributes the early harv...
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