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Cliff divers set out on quest to conquer Ibiza’s ‘Cave of Light’

July 21, 20211486 Views

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series athletes embarked on another stunning adventure as they dived into one of the most secret and hard-to-get places on Ibiza's wild west coast. Cap D’Albarca is a small area of coast line between San Antonio and Port De San Miguel that has a large entrance to a bay. Surrounded by cliff tops there are two dives here that meet each other, these are the Pillars of Hercules and the Caves of Light. Na Coloms, popularly known as “La Cueva de la Luz”, is one of the most secret and hard-to-get places on the Ibiza island. David Colturi of the USA dives from 25.5 metres into the Cave of Light (S'Ullal de na Coloms) during a Red Bull Cliff Diving project in Ibiza, Spain on July 5, 2021. For those who haven’t heard about it yet, it is a cave located in the ...

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China unveils 600 kph maglev train

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July 20, 20211212 Views

China unveiled a maglev train capable of a top speed of 600 kph on Tuesday, state media said. The maximum speed would make the train, self-developed by China and manufactured in the coastal city of Qingdao, the fastest ground vehicle globally. A high-speed maglev train, capable of a top speed of 600 kph, in Qingdao, Shandong province, China July 20, 2021. cnsphoto via REUTERS Using electro-magnetic force, the maglev train "levitates" above the track with no contact between body and rail. China has been using the technology for almost two decades on a very limited scale. Shanghai has a short maglev line running from one of its airports to town. While there are no inter-city or inter-province maglev lines yet in China that could make good use of the higher speeds, some cities...

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New experiences visitors to Qatar can’t afford to miss

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July 20, 20211771 Views

Qatar has opened to all fully vaccinated international travellers, providing visitors travel at least two weeks after they have received their final dose of a Ministry of Public Health approved COVID-19 vaccine. Over the past 16 months the country has launched new hotels, theme parks, and football stadiums, as Qatar gears up to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Beat the crowds and be among the first to experience a new wave of experiences. New experiences: Astro-tourism packages Visitors can now enjoy the breath-taking night sky of the desert with Qatar’s astro-tourism experiences. The immersive desert experience includes a magical moon-lit camel safari and a traditional Bedouin BBQ, followed by a deep exploration into the starry desert skies, in a one-to-one stargazing se...

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Egypt finds ancient military vessel, Greek graves in sunken city

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July 19, 20211853 Views

Divers have discovered rare remains of a military vessel in the ancient sunken city of Thônis-Heracleion - once Egypt's largest port on the Mediterranean - and a funerary complex illustrating the presence of Greek merchants, the country said on Monday. The city, which controlled the entrance to Egypt at the mouth of a western branch of the Nile, dominated the area for centuries before the foundation of Alexandria nearby by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. Remains of an ancient military vessel discovered in the Mediterranean sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt, are seen in this handout image released on July 19, 2021. The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities/Handout via REUTERS Destroyed and sunk along with a wide area of the Nile delta by several earthqu...

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France to allow fully vaccinated travellers from all countries

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July 17, 2021622 Views

France will reinforce restrictions on unvaccinated travellers from a series of countries to counter a rebound in COVID-19 infections, while opening its doors to those who have received all their shots, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Saturday. The move comes as France faces a rapid surge in new coronavirus infections and President Emmanuel Macron tries to convince French citizens to accept vaccinations he says are the only way to stop the virus and put the country back on track. FILE PHOTO: A woman, wearing a protective face mask, walks past a closed restaurant in Paris amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Paris, France, April 29, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier From Sunday, July 18, non-vaccinated people coming from the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, ...

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Greece’s party island bans music to fight COVID

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July 17, 2021867 Views

Greece banned music in restaurants and bars and imposed a nighttime curfew with restricted movement on its popular holiday island of Mykonos on Saturday after a rise in new coronavirus infections there. Known as the party island of the super-rich, Mykonos is one of Greece’s most popular destinations, attracting more than a million visitors each summer, among them Hollywood stars, models and world-famous athletes. Following a “worrying” local outbreak, the Civil Protection Ministry said it was banning music on the island around the clock and would only allow movement between 1 a.m to 6 a.m to those going to and from work, or for health reasons. The restrictions will be in place until July 26, it said. Greece depends on tourism for a fifth of its economy and desperately need...

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Welcome back to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan

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July 15, 20211688 Views

With Thailand’s world-famous islands of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan all set to reopen to international travellers, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort and Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas are welcoming back guests with a range of luxury stays and memorable travel experiences. After 18 months of border closures, Anantara guests can once again enjoy the Gulf of Thailand’s pristine national parks, untouched beaches, and unforgettable cultural sites. Muay Thai classes, Spice Spoons cooking classes and unique Dining by Designs along with pampering experiences at Anantara Spa, such as yoga, meditation and exercise classes will enhance guest stays at each resort. Under the “Samui Plus Model” fully vaccinated international travellers flying into Koh Sam...

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Comic Strip Festival is back with a special month-long edition

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July 14, 20211098 Views

From 10 September to 10 October 2021, the Comic Strip Festival is back with a special month-long edition, punctuated by numerous activities in various locations in the Belgian capital, Brussels. This year, artist Bastien Vivès has designed the magnificent poster for this edition, a design featuring hero Corto Maltese, which takes you on a journey. Exhibitions, treasure hunts, signing sessions, there will be something for everyone. Not to mention the unmissable Atomium Awards. FILE PHOTO: Stripfeest - Comic Book Festival Parc de Bruxelles - Warandepark ©visit.brussels/Eric Danhier This year, to offer visitors a fantastic experience, while complying with the health regulations in force, the Comic Strip Festival will be celebrated over one whole month. Four wonderful weeks to travel th...

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Qatar reopens for fully vaccinated international travellers

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July 14, 20211062 Views

The State of Qatar has re-opened its borders to international travellers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with vaccines that are approved for use by the Ministry of Public Health in Qatar. A new streamlined set of measures designed to make travelling to Qatar as easy as possible, while maintaining the necessary precautions to continue to protect against the spread of COVID-19, has been implemented and is effective immediately. The new measures will allow people who are fully vaccinated to visit Qatar without the need for quarantine. The new arrangements will also make it easier for citizens and residents of Qatar to travel in and out of the country, enabling fully vaccinated people to bypass the quarantine requirement when returning to Qatar. All visitors – vacci...

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On an Alaskan island, a mayor fights for fur seals – and a new future

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July 13, 2021917 Views

Fifty years ago, Patrick Pletnikoff spent his summers stripping blubber from the carcasses of seals clubbed to death in Alaska's annual harvest, competing with other young men to show who wielded the fastest blade. Now he's fighting for a bigger prize: to transform his native St. George Island's fortunes and protect dwindling colonies of northern fur seals by creating Alaska's first marine sanctuary in the surrounding waters - a move that would empower local people to limit fishing for the seals' prey. Commercial sealing was once the lifeblood of St. George, a treeless speck of volcanic rock far from the U.S. mainland. But the indigenous Unangan community has struggled to find a new niche in the decades since the trade was banned, and there are now less than 60 inhabitants left. ...