I landed in Mexico City in December 2019, shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic upended life and cartel-led violence reached its bloodiest period in Mexico's recent history. Yet traveling around the country as a senior correspondent for Reuters, I was mesmerized by the vibrancy of Mexico's people, culture and food. A bartender pours a glass of wine at the bar of the fine dining restaurant Meroma in the Roma neighbourhood. REUTERS/Claudia Daut It may strike some people as unwise, or even perilous, to mount a bike to explore a megalopolis long known for street crime and snarled traffic - and where motorists do not need to pass a driving test to hit the road. Yet in many ways it's the best way to soak up Mexico City, a fast-changing cultural hotspot sitting on the bed of an ancient l...
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Your Schengen VISA will now take you to Romania & Bulgaria as well
Romania and Bulgaria scrapped land border controls to become full members of the European Union's Schengen free-travel area on Wednesday, joining an expanded bloc of countries whose residents can travel without passport checks. Fireworks lit the sky at a crossing close to the Bulgarian border town of Ruse just after the stroke of midnight as the Bulgarian and Romanian interior ministers symbolically raised a barrier on the Friendship Bridge straddling the Danube River. The crossing is a major transit point for international trade, and bottlenecks are common. A view of Romanian-Hungarian customs point in Nadlac, as Romania and Bulgaria both join the Schengen bloc, Arad county, Romania, December 31, 2024. Inquam Photos/Virgil Simonescu via REUTERS "This is a historic moment," said ...
Read MoreLA-based PaintScaping, a global leader in 3D projection mapping, has created DINO LUMINA, the world's first dinosaur park that uses giant projections on invisible screens. As guests walk thru the forest, they are surrounded by full-sized dinosaurs that, unlike animatronics, are walking, running, fighting, and hunting. This limited engagement runs at the Dallas Zoo, until Monday, January 6, 2025. A CGI trailblazer, PaintScaping CEO Philippe Bergeron previously collaborated with Daniel Langlois, the genius behind SoftImage—the groundbreaking software that brought Jurassic Park's dinosaurs to life. Dino roars for the crowd "Daniel was instrumental in creating one of the most memorable scenes in movie history, when we see the dinosaurs for the first time," no...
Read MoreAlagna Mirtillo Rosso marks the entry of NH Collection Hotels & Resorts in Italy’s mountain hotel segment Minor Hotels Europe & Americas has announced the upcoming addition of NH Collection Alagna Mirtillo Rosso to the portfolio of the upper-upscale NH Collection Hotels & Resorts brand in Italy. Located in the heart of the Pennine Alps, the four-star property will undergo a renovation process and officially open its doors under the new brand in March 2025. NH Collection Alagna Mirtillo Rosso, located in the town of Alagna Valsesia, at the foot of Monte Rosa, caters to all travellers but is ideal for families and perfect for ski lovers. The hotel is just a few minutes from the Alagna, a cable car, which takes visitors to the Monte Rosa Ski ski hotel, an area that links ...
Read MoreThousands of flights delayed, hundreds cancelled due to severe weather system Severe weather disrupted holiday travel on Saturday across the U.S. with deadly tornadoes in the southeast and heavy snow and wind on the west coast, delaying or canceling thousands of flights across the country. A strong storm system threatened to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast on Sunday as well. More than 7,000 flights in the U.S. were delayed on Saturday, according to the tracking site FlightAware, and more than 200 were canceled. About a third of the flights were delayed at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, according to FlightAware, and nearly half of the flights originating from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport...
Read MoreNext year, Helsinki promises a remarkable cultural program celebrating Finnish design, art, architecture, and storytelling. From the grand reopening of the iconic Finlandia Hall to the magical 80th anniversary of the beloved Moomins, the year will be filled with exhibitions, celebrations, and international events. The newly renovated Finlandia Hall, a masterpiece of modern architecture, will reopen in January with exciting new offerings, inviting visitors to explore themes of identity and creativity. Meanwhile, the timeless Moomin stories, created by Tove Jansson, continue to welcome everyone into imaginative worlds where joy and acceptance are at the heart of every tale. As summer unfolds, the Helsinki Biennial will bring art and nature into dialogue under the theme "Shelter", transfo...
Read MoreThe last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball were installed on Friday morning, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once. Rapper Pitbull and inventor Joy Mangano were among those on hand to help the organizers of the celebration put the final pieces in place atop One Times Square, the skyscraper from which the 11,875-pound (5,386-kilogram) geodesic sphere drops to mark the new year. A New Year’s Eve ball was first dropped in Times Square in 1907. Built by a young immigrant metalworker named Jacob Starr, the 700-pound (318-kilogram), 5-foot (1.52-meter) diameter ball was made of iron and wood and featured 100 25-watt light bulbs. Six newer versions of the ball have been featured in the century-plus since...
Read MoreEvery Friday, folk musician Enes Salman performs the Sevdalinka, an ancient form of love song from Bosnia and Herzegovina that this month was included in UNESCO's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Sevdalinka, often referred to as the Balkan Blues, is a melancholic urban love song dating back to the 16th century. It is a mix of South Slavic oral poetry and the music of the Ottoman Empire. Salman is one of a few musicians who are keeping the old tradition alive. Bosnian musician Enes Salman plays the accordion while performing the traditional love song Sevdalinka, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, December 20, 2024. REUTERS/Amel Emric "I have been playing and singing Sevdalinka since I was 14," Salman said before a recent performance. Sevdalinka, often pe...
Read MoreHiking, paragliding, skiing, and off-roading in one of the world’s best-kept secrets Armenia is quickly becoming the go-to destination for travellers craving adventure, nature, and culture. Located between Europe and Asia, the country is a hidden gem featuring untouched landscapes, rich heritage excursions and a growing list of thrilling activities that are perfect for adventurers. Whether it’s trekking through breathtaking mountains, paragliding over scenic valleys, skiing down pristine slopes, or off-roading through rugged terrain, Armenia offers experiences like nowhere else. "Armenia offers a truly unique experience," says Lusine Gevorgyan, Head of the Tourism Committee of Armenia. "Here, visitors can experience not just the thrill of adrenaline, but the opportunity to embar...
Read MoreMeliá Ho Tram Beach Resort, a premier beach destination in Vietnam, invites international visitors to experience an unforgettable vacation this holiday season. Located just a 2-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, this resort blends Mediterranean sophistication with Vietnamese elegance. Upon arrival at the lush 31-hectare coastal haven, you'll find an immersive experience where refined design meets natural beauty. From the moment you board the complimentary shuttle or airport transfer from Ho Chi Minh, you'll be immersed in an ambiance of tranquility and luxury. The resort, surrounded by over 1,800 coconut palms and more than 10,000 square meters of tranquil lakes, features 152 stylish rooms with lake or sea views and 86 luxurious The Level villas with private pools and terraces. T...
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