विदेश – Page 65 – आवारा मुसाफिर

Japan city introduces visitor tax for sustainable tourism

October 2, 2023742 Views

The western Japanese city of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, home to the centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine, one of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, has introduced a new tax on visitors to its sightseeing island, leading the nation’s initiative to preserve legacies and create sustainable tourism communities. While several major tourist cities such as the ancient capital of Kyoto have already levied a hotel tax, Hatsukaichi became Japan’s first municipality introducing a broader local tax exclusively imposed upon visitors to a sightseeing area, city officials said. On October 1, Hatsukaichi started collecting 100 yen ($0.68: $1=147.9 yen) from each tourist to Miyajima Island in the city’s southern region where the shrine is located. The tax is charged as a fee included in the boardi...

थाईलैंडप्रोमोशन

A new luxury tent camp is ready to welcome you at Chiang Rai

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

October 2, 2023800 Views

The fully five-star Visama Mae Chan has a charitable purpose and will promote Lanna culture; soft opening on 1 November The Visama Mae Chan luxury tented camp in the mountains of Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, will open 1 November. The new property, with 10 luxuriously appointed tents, is the first high end lodge by Visama Hospitality Group (VHG) Asia. It will be a project with a purpose, run on not-for-profit principles to benefit the neighbouring Friends of Thai Daughters foundation, which seeks to prevent child trafficking by empowering girls from hill tribe communities. The foundation, registered in the United States as a not-for-profit, and created by its current directors, Patty Zinkowski and Jane McBride, issued a statement saying: “We are grateful that Visama Mae Ch...

जलवायु परिवर्तनस्विट्जरलैंड

Swiss glaciers have lost 10% of their volume in the past 2 years

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

October 1, 2023758 Views

A Swiss Academy of Sciences panel is reporting a dramatic acceleration of glacier melt in the Alpine country, which has lost 10% of its ice volume in just two years after high summer heat and low snow volumes in winter. Switzerland — home to the most glaciers of any country in Europe — has seen 4% of its total glacier volume disappear in 2023, the second-biggest decline in a single year on top of a 6% drop in 2022, the biggest thaw since measurements began, the academy’s commission for cryosphere observation said. FILE PHOTO: Chunks of ice float in a lake in front of Rhone Glacier near Goms, Switzerland, June 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Experts at the GLAMOS glacier monitoring center have been on the lookout for a possible extreme melt this year amid early warning sig...

खबरनामाघटनाएंमेक्सिको

Rare Aztec ritual offerings put on display in Mexico exhibit

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

October 1, 2023739 Views

A museum exhibit displaying Aztec ritual offerings dug up from underneath downtown Mexico City opened on Friday in a first-ever showcase that offers new insight into pre-Hispanic art and religious practices. The artifacts, all crafted from wood, include finely carved masks, sculpted scepters believed to have been wielded by ancient gods, and weapons that were buried with sacrificed animals dressed as deities and warriors, both male and female. Small sculptures evoking warriors and warfare made from wood, copal and flint are pictured as part of the exhibition "Insignia of the Gods, the wood in the Templo Mayor," at the Templo Mayor Museum in Mexico City, Mexico September 27, 2023. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha Reuters gained exclusive access to the exhibit at the Mexican capital's Templo M...

ट्यूनीशियाप्रोमोशन

Cenizaro unveils The Residence Douz

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

September 30, 20231022 Views

The luxury hospitality brand’s new all-villa oasis provides a gateway to the Tunisian Sahara Opening its doors in October 2023, The Residence Douz is Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts’ first desert resort and the brand’s second opening in Tunisia. Serving as a gateway to the Sahara, surrounded by glistening golden sands and swaying palms, the serene retreat comprises of 50 elegant villas, two gourmet restaurants and a sprawling Spa by Clarins, all set within 14 hectares of rolling dunes. Located in southern Tunisia, the luxury resort provides an otherworldly escape for travellers seeking an oasis of comfort and seclusion. Set within an intimate palm oasis, the encampment seamlessly combines modern luxuries with timeless elegance, inviting guests to dream peacefully under a sky full ...

खबरनामाघटनाएंब्रिटेन

Britain’s most famous tree at Sycamore Gap felled in ‘deliberate act of vandalism’

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

September 29, 2023736 Views

Britain's Sycamore Gap tree, a much-loved landmark whose dramatic silhouette featured in a Hollywood movie and was photographed by tourists from around the world, was cut down overnight in what police called a "deliberate act of vandalism". Police said they had arrested a 16-year old male in connection with the felling of the statuesque sycamore in northern England, which is set in a natural dip in the otherwise treeless, sweeping landscape alongside Roman landmark Hadrian's Wall. General view of the Sycamore Gap tree that was felled, in Northumberland, Britain, September 28, 2023. REUTERS/Lee Smith Thousands of visitors each year walk along Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that guarded the Roman Empire’s northwestern frontier. It was also known as the 'Robin Hood ...

खबरनामाघटनाएंतुर्की

Zeyrek Çinili hamam in Istanbul – The rebirth of a cultural treasure

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

September 29, 2023965 Views

The Zeyrek Çinili Hamam in Istanbul's historic Zeyrek neighbourhood is restored to its former glory as an architectural masterpiece and cultural centre. ATELIER BRÜCKNER has developed a new museum within this traditional bathhouse, built in the 16th century by renowned Ottoman architect Sinan. The hamam will be open to visitors starting September 30th. Initiated by the Marmara Group, this unique destination combines a traditional bathing experience with a museum exhibition and event spaces. Zeyrek Çinili Hamam. Exhibition space "The Tiles Gallery". Credit: Giovanni Emilio Galanello The bathhouse’s name “çinili” refers to the magnificent Iznik tiles that once lined its interior, and while fragments of the tiles have long been displayed in the likes of the Louvre and the British Museu...

प्रोमोशनमालदीव

OUTRIGGER unveils exclusive Christmas and New Year extravaganza in Maldives

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

September 28, 2023780 Views

Prepare to indulge in a blissful escape as OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort has announced its extraordinary Christmas and New Year programme, elegantly curated for discerning travellers seeking the epitome of barefoot luxury. From 19 December 2023 through 1 January 2024, this island paradise in the South Ari Atoll beckons guests to partake in a festive celebration like no other. Elevating the art of culinary mastery, the resort’s renowned Chef Christopher Long presents an opulent Christmas Eve buffet market, a symphony of flavours and global culinary delights to tantalise guest’s taste buds. Dive deeper into the culinary world with immersive masterclasses, where guests can learn the secrets of crafting sushi, Vietnamese hand rolls and indulge in the perfect mojito. Experience...

खबरनामाघटनाएंजर्मनी

A new vantage point of Bavaria’s iconic fairy-tale landmark

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

September 27, 2023642 Views

Max Manow's spectacular flight alongside Neuschwanstein Castle Max Manow, a German B.A.S.E. jumper and skydiver, embarked on an incredible experience flying closely beside the majestic spires of Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. Leveraging a specialised wingsuit system, he captured a unique perspective of this iconic Bavarian landmark. Max Manow of Germany seen in front of Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Bavaria, Germany on September 20, 2023. Photo: Sebastian Marko / Red Bull Content Pool Starting from the Tegelberg cable car station in Schwangau, Manow utilised the day's favourable weather and gentle northeastern breezes. Manow launched his paraglider at an elevation of 5,465 feet, and his flight spanned approximately 2.5 kilometres. As he flew the paraglide around 1968...

चेक गणराज्यसैर-सपाटा

Exploring the vibrant urban canvas of Czechia!

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

September 26, 2023757 Views

In the bustling cities and quaint towns of Czechia, an extraordinary form of artistic expression unfolds on the very streets we walk. Street art, an ever-evolving dialogue between creativity and public space, has found a vibrant home within the nation's urban landscapes. Venture into the world of street art in Czechia, where walls become canvases, and passersby become part of the art. The streets of Czechia serve as an open-air gallery, inviting both locals and visitors to experience art in an unconventional setting. From the cobbled alleys of Prague's Old Town to the industrial backstreets of Brno, street art punctuates the urban scenery with bursts of colour and thought-provoking messages. Street art in Czechia is rooted in a history of resistance and self-expression. Themes of freed...