An Austrian village rumored to have inspired the Disney movie “Frozen” put up a temporary wooden fence this week to deter selfie-takers.
Source: Tourist hot spot erects temporary fence to deter selfie-takers
Kinabalu National Geopark declared Unesco Global Geopark; The Star
Photo: The Star Online
Sabah is now the proud owner of a Unesco Triple Crown site, the third in the world to have such distinction following the declaration of the Kinabalu National Geopark as the Kinabalu Unesco Global Geopark.
Source: Kinabalu National Geopark declared Unesco Global Geopark
Old and beautiful: These city centers leave us amazed; Spot On News
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Best holiday destinations for October sun in 2023; Chris Wilson; Independent
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This is where you’ll find the last of the pre-winter sun…
Honduras initiates the development of a new management plan for the Maya Site of Copán; Unesco
Photo: Yonel Puga
Source: Honduras initiates the development of a new management plan for the Maya Site of Copán
Austrian town puts up fence blocking view to stop tourists taking photos; Sara Odeen-Isbister; Metro
The locals have had enough.
Source: Austrian town puts up fence blocking view to stop tourists taking photos
A world in three islands on the Mediterranean; Pavlo Fedykovich; CNN
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Malta, Gozo and Comino are the three inhabited islands that make up the Mediterranean nation of Malta. From the world’s oldest prehistoric temples to family-friendly beaches and top notch scuba diving, this diverse archipelago really has something for everyone.
AlUla’s Jabal Ikmah added to Unesco’s Memory of the World Register; Maan Jalal; The National
AlUla’s Jabal Ikmah added to Unesco’s Memory of the World Register…
Source: AlUla’s Jabal Ikmah added to Unesco’s Memory of the World Register
Delegation witnesses Tibet’s development first-hand; Xinhua
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Abdilahi Ismail Abdilahi from Somalia felt like he was still flying in the air after he landed in Nyingchi, a city that sits at an average altitude of some 3,000 meters in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
Celebrating a thousand years of pilgrimage: France’s Mont-Saint-Michel; France 24
Photo: Guardian TV
Located on France’s Normandy coast, the Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the most iconic and photographed places in the country. Every year, the site attracts nearly 3 million visitors. Built 1,000 years ago, the abbey on a tidal island, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, has stood the test of time and survived throughout the centuries. France 2 colleagues report on some of its secrets, with FRANCE 24’s Guillaume Gougeon.
Source: Celebrating a thousand years of pilgrimage: France’s Mont-Saint-Michel
Project aims to finish Brazil’s Niemeyer’s work in Lebanon; Agência de Notícias Brasil-Árabe
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Lebanese artists united to raise funds and complete the theater designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer for the city of Tripoli. It is the only unfinished work in the Rachid Karami International Fair complex.
Source: Project aims to finish Brazil’s Niemeyer’s work in Lebanon – Agência de Notícias Brasil-Árabe
The #1 most popular city to visit in the world, according to data. Plus, see the rest of the top 100; Diana Shishkina; Stacker
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10 Historical Sites in the Philippines Every History Buff Should Visit; Pat M; Trending.ph
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For history buffs, exploring the historical sites in the Philippines is like stepping back in time. Here are 10 must-visit historical sites that offer a glimpse into the country’s captivating past.
Source: 10 Historical Sites in the Philippines Every History Buff Should Visit
Town of Lunenburg trying to cope with spiralling heritage costs; Paul Palmeter; CBC
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The 20 Top UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the World; Green Global Travel
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Russians took Byzantium gold from Tauric Chersonesos museum; Ukrainska Pravda
Photo: The Institute of Classical Archaeology
Russians looted the Tauric Chersonesos museum-reserve in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Source: Office of the Representative of the President in Crimea
Quote: “The occupiers ransacked the Tauric Chersonesos museum-reserve and took the Byzantine gold, as well as other artefacts: ancient products made of bone, clay, and other materials, to Veliky Novgorod, supposedly for an exhibition,” the message states.
Source: Russians took Byzantium gold from Tauric Chersonesos museum
Bucket List: 30 Famous Landmarks From Around the World; Alexandrea Sumuel; Wander with Alex
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Famous landmarks offer a glimpse into the rich history and cultural heritage of different countries and civilizations.
Source: Bucket List: 30 Famous Landmarks From Around the World
32 Best Road Trips in the World; Southerner Says
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Let it go: Town that inspired Frozen builds selfie barriers for tourists; Sarah Pollok; NZ Herald
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The wooden barriers blocked the village’s top photo spot.
Source: Let it go: Town that inspired Frozen builds selfie barriers for tourists
A Modern Wine Region Emerges Amid Turkey’s Ancient Ruins; Shana Clarke; Conde Nast Traveler
Photo: Deniz Demirci
Hop between coastal villages and organic vineyards—and unwind in thermal baths that date back to 2,000 B.C.
Source: A Modern Wine Region Emerges Amid Turkey’s Ancient Ruins
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