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The Best Sites To Visit In Italy For Ancient History Lovers; Kurt Norris; Explore
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20 Day Trips From Dubrovnik; Marjana Gulin; Travel2Next
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Dubrovnik is known for its mix of history, tradition, architecture and nature. This impressive city shot to fame as one of the locations for the Game of Thrones set. Once you’ve finished exploring the city, its location makes it easy to explore other Croatian treasures as day trips from Dubrovnik. You can travel by boat, car, bus, or even plane. And from Dubrovnik, you can even take a trip or a guided tour to Bosnia and Herzegovina or Montenegro. Here are some wonderful day trips from Dubrovnik to tick off your list.
Source: 20 Day Trips From Dubrovnik
Our top holidays of 2022 — from paragliding in the Swiss Alps to swimming in the Amazon; Sarah Maisey; The National
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Before anyone could shout ‘restrictions!’ again, The National writers jetted off as borders reopened – here are the best destinations visited this year…
Source: Our top holidays of 2022 — from paragliding in the Swiss Alps to swimming in the Amazon
DENR, local leaders join forces to protect unique wildlife sanctuary in Davao Oriental; Manila Standard
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A combined force of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and local leaders of Davao Oriental have joined hands to enhance the environmental protection and preservation of Mount Hamiguitan harboring an enigmatic beauty of dwarf trees.
Source: DENR, local leaders join forces to protect unique wildlife sanctuary in Davao Oriental
Why This Traditional French Favorite Finally Has Worldwide Recognition; Jim Fulcher; Travel Awaits
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Inside Jordan’s plan to revamp the baptism site of Jesus; Rana Husseini; Al Monitor
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The $300 million project accompanying the Bethany beyond Jordan, includes a “tourist village” and two major phases starting in 2023 and ending in 2030.
Source: Inside Jordan’s plan to revamp the baptism site of Jesus
The ‘magical city’ at the heart of Mexico, San Miguel de Allende thrives on art and stunning vistas; Mary Rickard; The Advocate
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Her first day in San Miguel de Allende, Mary Rickard awoke to bells ringing at Santo Domingo Church a short distance down the hill. Fortunately, there was scant need to know the time nor heed current events in this ancient colonial city.
Source: The ‘magical city’ at the heart of Mexico, San Miguel de Allende thrives on art and stunning vistas
Why now would be a great time to experience the charms of Hoi An, Vietnam; Julian Ryall; SCMP
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Hoi An is ready for tourists to return – before they do en masse, be among the first to appreciate the Unesco World Heritage site’s tastes, sights, aromas and sounds.
Source: Why now would be a great time to experience the charms of Hoi An, Vietnam
Jewish Solidarity, the Ideal and the Reality in the Turmoil of the Shoah; Alex Grobman; Jewish Press
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An essential scholarly volume on the Shoah…
Source: Jewish Solidarity, the Ideal and the Reality in the Turmoil of the Shoah
Murad house to transform as boutique hotel; Siyadi Majlis as pearl museum; Daily Tribune
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10 UNESCO Heritage Sites In Mexico You Don’t Want To Miss; Quinter Auma; The Travel
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Fun Winter Things to Do in Quebec City (and What to Wear so You’re Not Miserable); SheBuysTravel
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Many of the world’s glaciers, from Yosemite to Kilimanjaro, will be gone by 2050; Karen Graham; Digital Journal
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Some of the world’s most iconic glaciers are set to disappear by 2050, according to a new study by UNESCO.
Source: Many of the world’s glaciers, from Yosemite to Kilimanjaro, will be gone by 2050
The world’s 20 most fascinating abandoned towns and cities; Joe Minihane; CNN
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Whether destroyed during war, evacuated for ammunition practice or cast aside after nearby precious metals and minerals turned out to be in short supply, here are some of the world’s most fascinating abandoned towns and cities.
Source: The world’s 20 most fascinating abandoned towns and cities
A Guide to Bergamo and Brescia, Italy’s Capital of Culture Cities for 2023; Marianna Cerini; CN Traveler
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In 2020 Italy’s first coronavirus patients were registered there—now the two are living out a designation that was given as a symbol of hope for brighter days ahead.
Source: A Guide to Bergamo and Brescia, Italy’s Capital of Culture Cities for 2023
Genoa, an example on how to rethink cultural heritage and urban sustainability; Erica Meneghin; Conversation
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Designed to act as a call for ideas and projects by all of Genoa’s stakeholders, Rolli Lab seeks to enhance the World Heritage site’s impact on city’s cultural, social and economic activity.
Source: Genoa, an example on how to rethink cultural heritage and urban sustainability
18 of Asia’s most underrated places; Lilit Marcus; CNN
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Leshan, China; Nikko, Japan; Isaan, Thailand and other under-the-radar destinations around Asia.
Researchers find 168 more ancient images at Peru’s Nazca Lines; Jaclyn Diaz; NCPR
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The new findings add to the 190 previously discovered geoglyphs at the UNESCO World Heritage site. The discoveries are thought to date to between 100 B.C. and A.D. 300.
Source: Researchers find 168 more ancient images at Peru’s Nazca Lines
168 mysterious new geoglyphs discovered in Peru’s Nazca Lines; Brooke Steinberg; NY Post
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Scientists have discovered 168 new geoglyphs — known as the Nazca Lines — in the soil of Peru’s desert.
Source: 168 mysterious new geoglyphs discovered in Peru’s Nazca Lines
Teams shortlisted to design Albania’s Unesco site centre; Joe Quirke; Global Construction Review
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Four teams led by architects from Japan, Finland, France and UK have been shortlisted to design a visitor centre for Butrint National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site on Albania’s Ionian coastline.
Source: Teams shortlisted to design Albania’s Unesco site centre – Global Construction Review
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