The remains of what appears to be a medieval palace where popes lived before they made the Vatican their home have been excavated in Rome prior to renovations for the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, or Jubilee, the Italian Culture Ministry said on Wednesday. Archaeologists in the square outside the Archbasilica of St John Lateran in the city centre unearthed a complex architectural structure including walls believed to have protected the Patriarchio, a monumental basilica envisaged by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, the ministry said in a statement. A recently unearthed complex architectural structure including walls which may have protected the Patriarchio, a monumental basilica envisaged by Emperor Constantine is seen in the square outside the Archbasilica of St John Lateran in R...
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Tourism Malaysia has unveiled an array of tourism packages that spotlight the destination's famous fruit: the durian, also known as the "King of Fruits." The new publication, "Durian Tourism Packages 2024/2025," features 62 packages from 27 local tour operators across 12 Malaysian states, blending the renowned flavors of fragrant durians with exhilarating activities. According to a recent American Express Survey, 81% of respondents prioritize food experiences while traveling abroad. Additionally, Technavio projects that the global durian fruit market will grow significantly, reaching USD 10.57 billion from 2024 to 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 8.09%. Tourism Malaysia's new publication, timed to coincide with the durian harvest season, is the only officia...
Read MoreCardamom Tented Camp ecolodge in Cambodia has launched its own conservation beer with the tagline, “Your Beer Keeps the Forest Standing”. Profits from the Cardamom Mountains Steam beer, now available at the ecolodge, help fund the conservation work of 16 forest rangers who protect 18,000 hectares (180km2) of surrounding lowland evergreen forest in the Botum Sakor national park, Cambodia’s largest. Since opening in 2017, the nine-unit award-winning camp has operated with the slogan “Your Stay Keeps the Forest Standing”. “Now it’s the turn of beer drinkers to take one for the team and do their bit for conservation,” says camp manager, Allan Michaud. Michaud chose the hybrid Steam beer after tasting sessions with Yuki Aotani, founder of Flowers microbrewery in Phnom Penh. The sl...
Read MoreIf confirmed, will shed clues on spade-toothed whales Spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. No one knows how many there are, what they eat, or even where they live in the vast expanse of the southern Pacific Ocean. However, scientists in New Zealand may have finally caught a break. The country’s conservation agency said Monday a creature that washed up on a South Island beach this month is believed to be a spade-toothed whale. The five-meter-long creature, a type of beaked whale, was identified after it washed ashore on an Otago beach from its color patterns and the shape of its skull, beak and teeth. “We know very little, practically nothing” about the creatures, Hannah Hendriks, marine technical adviser for the Department of Cons...
Read MoreSummertime is known for abundant, colorful crops, and the thousands of acres of sunflower fields in North Dakota in Midwest US create a landscape awash with vibrant, sunny yellow hues. North Dakota Tourism has launched the state's 2024 ND Sunflower Trail detailing the location of more than a dozen stunning sunflower fields all set to reach peak color in late-July through August. Wind turbines in sunflower field at Wilton. Credit North Dakota Tourism "The state's sunflower growers are eager to partner with North Dakota Tourism on this field guide program and share a little of what makes North Dakota unique with others," said Josh Greff, a sunflower grower in southwest North Dakota. "There's really nothing like seeing a field full of vibrant yellows when the sunflowers reach their pea...
Read MoreAvani Frankfurt City Hotel unveils plans to immerse guests in the city’s vibrant culture Avani Frankfurt City Hotel has introduced four new experiences designed to immerse guests in the city’s vibrant culture. Marking Avani's recent debut in Germany, Avani Frankfurt City hotel has crafted these experiences to capture the spirit of electronic music and celebrate Frankfurt's storied past as a global techno hub. From art classes and walking tours to water bike rides and mixology lessons, this new series invites guests to explore the city, all set to a pulsating electronic soundtrack. The Techno Painting Workshop offers guests an immersive experience focused on unleashing artistic creativity. Presented in collaboration with Entkorkte Kunst, the class includes guidance from a professiona...
Read MoreStanding Stone Circles were unique dwellings in North-West Arabia during Neolithic Period
Key research into the Neolithic period suggests that region's inhabitants during the 6th and 5th millennia BCE were more settled than previously thought Ground-breaking archaeological research in AlUla County in north-west Saudi Arabia has published the first comprehensive description and analysis of a long-term dwelling type identified in the region during the Neolithic period. This research suggests that the region's inhabitants during the 6th and 5th millennia BCE were more settled than previously thought. They also had a diverse assemblage of cultural material: they herded livestock, made jewellery, and conducted trade along a cultural horizon that extended through the Levant and into eastern Jordan and the Red Sea. Artists’ impression of a small cluster of Standing Stone C...
Read MoreVenice's experimental payment system for tourists only had a limited impact on reducing crowds in the lagoon city, meaning prices will almost certainly be hiked next year, a politician who led the project said on Friday. In a world first, the famed Italian destination introduced a 5-euro ($5.44) charge in April for daytrippers arriving on particularly congested days, hoping the levy would deter some people from visiting. The pilot scheme, which has been watched closely by other European tourist hotspots, covered just 29 days and will end on Sunday, opening the way for a period of consultation to decide how to proceed with the project in future. FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing a mask poses in front of the St. Marks church during the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Sunday Jan. 28, 20...
Read MoreAnantara Riverside Bangkok Resort has announced the arrival of Yantra, Singapore’s celebrated Indian dining destination, for an exclusive month-long pop-up event. From 25 July to 25 August, Yantra will transform the culinary landscape with a rich tapestry of flavours that honour India’s vibrant culinary traditions. Under the creative direction of culinary historian Pritha Sen and Executive Chef Pinaki Ray, Yantra Unveiled promises an unforgettable gastronomic journey. Embracing a philosophy that blends reverence for tradition with innovative flair, the menu showcases an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies. Each dish is meticulously crafted using rare and premium ingredients sourced from across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, promising a sensory adventure u...
Read MoreAuthentic program is part of DAS FEST in the Günther-Klotz-Anlage Karlsruhe Music, dance, culinary delights, a bazaar, yoga, hands-on activities and information about India - all in the heart of Karlsruhe: this year's INDIA SUMMER DAYS will once again offer a wide range of activities from Friday to Sunday, 19 to 21 July 2024. Parallel to the activities around the DAS FEST stages in the Günther-Klotz-Anlage, the “Indian village" will once again be integrated in the area of the active playground with free admission. Whether classical, folk or popular music, table or string instruments, classical dance styles from many regions of India, the Bollywood moves familiar from films, cricket demonstration, puppet show, workshops or hands-on yoga: the Indian village offers numerous insights, allo
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