We might be about to lose some of the oldest living creatures on earth. The ongoing drought in California, which has entered its fifth year, is threatening the ancient species Sequoiadendron giganteum, better known as giant sequoia in the redwoods. Covering the earth already for 200 million years, giant sequoias are by now only found […]
The plane of Trigana Air Service, which went missing on Sunday in Indonesia, has finally been found by a search plane, just about 12 km from its destination. Villagers from the Bintang Mountains in the Papua province reported, that they had seen a low flying airplane, which had crashed into the mountains. The mountainous area […]
Thailand’s capital Bangkok got hit by an explosion on Monday evening, around 7 pm local time during rush hour. According to officials, a bomb on a motorbike has detonated near Rajprasong junction in district Pathum Wan, in front of Erawan Shrine. The shrine is a Hindu place of worship and also a popular tourist attraction. It […]
Photo: David Stanley Many figure-conscious women will not be too pleased about Uzbekistan Airlines’ newest announcement: the national airline of the Central Asian country will start weighing passengers with their hand luggage pre-flight. So suck in your belly and be careful what you eat in the fast food traps of the airport! According to the […]
The free standing Kilimanjaro with its snow covered peak is a challenge for every hiker. Now an 85 year old great grandmother, Anne Lorimor from Arizona, has successfully conquered Africa’s highest mountain as the oldest woman to ever reach its summit. With her impressive hike she has shown fellow seniors that life and adventure don’t […]
Picture: Vera & Jean-Christophe Three months after the last aftershocks from two disastrous earthquakes that hit Nepal, during which more than 9000 people died and several UNESCO heritage sites were severely damaged, Annapurna, one of Nepal’s most popular trekking regions, has officially been declared safe for travelers. A government commissioned report, in which one of Nepal’s biggest […]
Picture: Adam Jones The first comprehensive guide for Iraqi Kurdistan has been released by an American tour company with more than 30 years traveling experience in the region. As one of the cradles of civilization, Kurdistan is home to countless archaeological sites. The capital Erbil, for example, dates back as far as 5000 BC […]
As a heatwave engulfs the Middle East, Iran hasn’t had it easy. In Bandar Mahshahr in the Persian Gulf, thermometers shot up to a whopping 74°C (165°F) “heat index”, which is the measurement of how hot it feels for the body, on Friday, 7 August 2015. The temperature might not be absolute, but when you take […]
Picture: Terry Ross The pristine beaches of the Caribbean are facing a serious threat: Sargassum, a brown macroalgae is piling up on the shores. Sargassum is a regular guest along the Caribbean beaches, but over the last years the extent and the frequency of the algae blooms have exploded. By now, local authorities are speaking […]
Picture: Juanedc Good news for Ryan Air. Already one of Europe’s busiest low cost airlines, it continues its success story. Only in July, Ryanair transported more than 10 million passengers. According to Ryanair, this is the highest number of passengers that have ever been transported within a month by a European airline. With that, […]
In adventure travel news, n innovative new natural desert reserve spanning 10 percent of the total area of Dubai has been launched in the UAE. The Marmoon Desert Reserve Project is set to be the site of several ecotourism projects and conservation efforts contributing to the protection and nurturing of the environment,…
In adventure travel news, n innovative new natural desert reserve spanning 10 percent of the total area of Dubai has been launched in the UAE. The Marmoon Desert Reserve Project is…
