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Solar flares bathe swathes of Siberia in scarlet ‘northern lights’

November 6, 2023540 Views

Swathes of Russia and Ukraine were bathed in some of the strongest scarlet and green "northern lights" for years on Monday due to solar flares, according to pictures posted on social media and Russian media. Auroras, caused by a coronal mass ejection on the Sun, illuminate the skies in the southwestern Siberian Omsk region, Russia November 5, 2023. A sign reads: "Omsk". REUTERS/Alexey Malgavko The so-called "aurora borealis" bathed swathes of Siberia, the Urals, southern Russia and Ukraine in green, scarlet and purple overnight. Pictures posted on social media showed the night sky across Russia shining red and green. The lights are generated by streams of charged particles from the sun which penetrate the earth's atmosphere and collide with gas molecules which then release pho...

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Skeleton marching bands join in Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade

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November 5, 2023631 Views

Thousands of people turned out Saturday to watch Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade as costumed dancers, drummers and floats took a festive turn down the Paseo de la Reforma boulevard all the way to the historic colonial main square. There were marching bands disguised as skeletons and dancers with skull face paint performing in Indigenous costumes. The smell of traditional resinous copal incense hung heavy over the parade. Participants take part in a James Bond- inspired Day of the Dead Parade, in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme) A skeleton drum group pounded out a samba-style beat, while blocks away dancers swirled long skirts painted to resemble the wings of monarch butterflies, which traditionally return to spend the winter in Mexico around ...

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Morocco unearths Roman-era second century site in Rabat

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November 5, 2023678 Views

Moroccan archaeologists said on Friday they uncovered a Roman-era site in Rabat containing a port district, a bath and a cemetery dating back to the second century. The archaeological site, now the third largest in Morocco, will offer insight into the lives of Roman settlers and Romanised Moroccans or Mauro-Romans in that era, lead archaeologist Abdelaziz El Khayari said at a news conference on site. A view shows what Moroccan archeologists said is a Roman-era archeological site that they uncovered in Rabat, Morocco November 3, 2023.REUTERS/Ahmed El Jechtimi The Roman-era bath spans over 2000 square meters (21,527 square feet) resembling imperial counterparts in Rome, he said. Archaeologists also found a second century headless statue of a Roman deity, he said, noting that whe...

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Renowned European haute cuisine luminary makes a return to the Maldives

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November 3, 2023880 Views

Experience exquisite culinary delights as Eyck Zimmer takes centre stage at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru in January 2024 Multiple award-winning international chef Eyck Zimmer will bring his culinary expertise to the luxury OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort 17-31 January 2024. Zimmer will curate two extraordinary five-course dining experiences at the resort's Art-i-san restaurant, as well as host two captivating cooking demonstrations. Hailing from Germany, Eyck Zimmer stands as one of the foremost luminaries in the world of contemporary haute cuisine. His illustrious career has been adorned with accolades, including the prestigious Meilleur Ouvrier de Grande Bretagne in 2000, British Chef of the Year in 2006 and Portuguese Chef of the Year in 2008. His remarkable contributio...

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The Day of the Dead in Mexico is a celebration for the 5 senses

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November 2, 2023592 Views

The Day of the Dead in Mexico smells like cempasuchil flowers and copal incense. It has a sweet taste. Sounds and colors abound. There are photos, candles and music all over. The hands of artisans prepare the altars to honor their ancestors. Although it is an intangible tradition, borne down from pre-Hispanic cultures, Day of the Dead is also a celebration for all the senses —even if one of them is failing you. Gerardo Ramírez, who over the years become almost blind, sums it all up in one line: “You honor people, you connect with the past.” THE SMELL THAT GUIDES YOU FROM THE UNDERWORLD Together, two smells show dead souls the way out of the underworld: cempasúchil — a type of marigold whose name means “flower of 20 petals in Náhuatl language” — and a tree resin called copal burne...

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Eurasia’s tallest active volcano erupts

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November 1, 2023710 Views

Sends ash columns above a Russian peninsula Huge ash columns erupted from Eurasia’s tallest active volcano Wednesday, forcing authorities to close schools in two towns on Russia’s sparsely populated Kamchatka Peninsula. The eruptions from the Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano sent ash as high as 13 kilometers (8 miles) above sea level, officials said. The Klyuchevskoy volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, erupts in Russia's northern Kamchatka Peninsula, Russian Far East, on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Yuri Demyanchuk) There were no reports of injuries, but officials ordered schools in Ust-Kamchatsk and Klyuchy closed as a precaution. Each town has a population of about 5,000. Klyuchy is located about 30 kilometers (20 miles) from the volcano and Ust-Kamchat...

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EU tourism fully recovered from the pandemic in 2022

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November 1, 2023646 Views

Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments in the European Union reached 96% of their pre-pandemic levels in 2022, demonstrating a near full recovery from the COVID-19 lockdown that slashed the bloc's tourism industry in 2020, Eurostat data showed on Tuesday. Following recovery from the subprime crisis, tourism in the EU grew sustainability between 2009 and 2019 before it became one of the most affected sectors hit by COVID in 2020. Sudersand beach on Fårö, is one of the nicest beaches on Gotland. Photo: Tina Axelsson/Image Bank Sweden International guests, from EU as well as non-EU countries, led the way with 53% more nights spent, while domestic trips increased by 30% compared with 2021 levels. "France, Italy and Germany each recorded more than 400 million nights s...

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Discover the ultimate relaxation and wellness at Icelandic geothermal swimming pool

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October 31, 2023672 Views

Hótel Húsafell, has announced the highly anticipated completion of its newly renovated geothermal swimming pool, Lindin. This extraordinary enhancement brings a renewed sense of luxury and tranquillity to the heart of Húsafell area. When preparing for your travelling to Iceland there is one item you do not want to forget to pack in your suitcase. Your swimsuit! Perhaps this is an unexpected recommendation for your trip to Iceland, which is in the North Atlantic Ocean and lying on the constantly active geologic border between North America and Europe. Iceland is actually also known for its extreme climate contrasts. But, you simply must trust this advice because a visit to one of the geothermal pools in Iceland is an activity you won't want to miss. Especially when you are visitin...

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European style & sophistication at Phuket’s serene sunset coast

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October 30, 2023718 Views

Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao beach resort opens its doors Nestled on the soft sands of Mai Khao Beach on the island's northwest shore, this chic resort invites couples, families and groups to explore the wonders of Southern Thailand Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort, which introduces a new era of culturally-infused hospitality to Phuket’s stunning sunset coast. Nestled in the golden sands of Mai Khao Beach and surrounded by the natural beauty of Sirinat National Park, the resort provides a serene tropical hideaway for guests to unwind in style. “We are delighted to start welcoming guests to Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort...

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Barcelona museum throws open its doors to nudist visitors

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October 29, 2023730 Views

A Barcelona museum opened its doors to nudists on Saturday, holding a special tour during which visitors could ditch their clothes. The Museum of Archaeology of Catalonia held the 90-minute tour in collaboration with the Catalan Naturism Club. Visitors viewed the Bronzes of Riace exhibition of Luigi Spina's photographs depicting two large Greek bronze statues of naked warriors from the 5th century BC that were discovered in 1972 near Riace, Italy. SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB Guide Edgard Mestre talks with Marta, 59, as they take part in a nudist visit to the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia about The Bronzes of Race exhibition of Luigi Spina’s photographs depicting two large Greek bronze statues of naked in Barcelona, Spain October 28, 2023. REUTERS/Nacho ...