There’s more to Texas than football and cowboys. From San Antonio’s River Walk to The Alamo, to the Botanical Garden, this Texan city is has your family vacation covered.
Kenya’s World Heritage Town Worries Development Will Dilute Culture; Ruud Elmendorp; VoA
Kenya’s island of Lamu, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is under threat, activists say. Authorities are constructing major projects on the mainland, including a port and an oil pipeline. They also hope to build the region’s first coal-fired power plant.
Source: Kenya’s World Heritage Town Worries Development Will Dilute Culture
Reasons to head to Al Ain in December; Time Out Abu Dhabi
Hopkins’ Portcullis House demonstrated that high-tech could be adapted to historic settings; Lizzie Crook; De Zeen
Aerial view of Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu; Shi Yinglun; Xinhua
What Is The Oldest Forest In The World?; John Misachi; World Atlas
Daintree, located in Australia, is considered the oldest forest in the world. Discover some interesting facts about this forest in this article.
Egypt sees tourism sector offering a job for every household; Deena Kamel; The National
Egypt’s tourism minister, Dr Rania Al Mashat, speaks exclusively to The National about the resilience and rebound of the industry…
Source: Egypt sees tourism sector offering a job for every household
How to Visit the Gelada Monkeys in Ethiopia; Brooke Saward; World Of Wanderlust
As one of the main draw cards for nature-loving travellers to Ethiopia, the bleeding heart Gelada monkeys are reason enough to travel North to a whopping 4,500m above sea level. The monkeys are one of the few life experiences you have to encounter primates at such proximity in their natural habitat and feel a true…
Source: How to Visit the Gelada Monkeys in Ethiopia | WORLD OF WANDERLUST
Features of the Northwest Passage to see before they transform; Jared Ranahan; USA Today
The Arctic Circle boasts magnificent landscapes, unique species and thriving Inuit culture – but it’s all changing fast. Climate change is ushering in major alterations to life in the Arctic, and those living in the region must adapt to grapple with these new developments.
The Top 20 Places to Travel in 2020; Laura Itzkowitz; Architectural Digest
As you prepare to ring in a new decade, add these design destinations to your must-visit list…
The 29 best beaches in the world in 2019, according to travel experts; Emma Taylor; Business Insider
Insider spoke to industry experts including tour operators, travel editors, and bloggers to find out where they found the best beaches in the world this year.
Source: The 29 best beaches in the world in 2019, according to travel experts
The Heart of Neolithic Orkney — 20 years of UNESCO World Heritage status; The Orcadian Online
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney site gaining World Heritage status from UNESCO. The Heart of Neolithic Orkney site — which was granted world heritage status by UNESCO in 1999 — is comprised of Skara Brae, Maeshowe, the Stone of Stenness, the Watchstone, the Barnhouse Stone and the Ring of …
Source: The Heart of Neolithic Orkney — 20 years of UNESCO World Heritage status – The Orcadian Online
Falun: The Swedish town you’ve never heard of that changed the history of the world; Kash; Budget Traveller
Falun is the town that changed Sweden’s history-from the UNESCO World Heritage listed Falu Gruva to the enchanting Carl Larsson garden in nearby Sundborn, this small area of Sweden has had a huge impact and is definitely a place worth visiting.
Source: Falun: The Swedish town you’ve never heard of that changed the history of the world –
My Son marks 20 years of UNESCO recognition as World Cultural Heritage; VoVWorld
Businesses, the community, and local authorities need to cooperate in sustainable exploitation of the My Son World Cultural Heritage, said Phan Xuan Thanh, President of the Quang Nam Tourism Association.
Source: My Son marks 20 years of UNESCO recognition as World Cultural Heritage
When in Tunis, remember not to walk but stroll at a slow pace for pleasure; Zahrah Mazhar; Dawn
2,000-year-old Geoglyphs Identified Using Artificial Intelligence in Peru; Outlook India
A team of Japenese researchers have identified 143 images of Nazca Lines, Peru using modern technology…
Source: 2,000-year-old Geoglyphs Identified Using Artificial Intelligence in Peru
Inside India’s Lost Temple City Where Monkeys Rule; Anna Marie Houlis; Daily Beast
When this former center of the jewel trade was plundered in the 16th century, it was left abandoned, and today it’s one of the most magical (and unknown) visited ruins in India.
Seoul irked by Tokyo report on UNESCO World Heritage site; The Asahi Shimbun
South Korea is taking issue with Japan over a report on follow-up measures for a World Heritage…
Source: Seoul irked by Tokyo report on UNESCO World Heritage site:The Asahi Shimbun
The Sydney Opera House has been named one of the world’s ‘most Ubered-to’ tourist attractions by the ridesharing company; Sharon Masige; Business Insider
As the year comes to a close, Uber looked back at the most ‘Ubered-to’ tourist attractions around the world.
Ironman announces first event in Russia; Kevin MacKinnon; Triathlon Magazine Canada
The inaugural Ironman 70.3 St. Petersburg will take place on July 19, 2020.
Source: Ironman announces first event in Russia – Triathlon Magazine Canada