Category: Travel
The Queen of Sheba & King Solomon
Queen of Sheba (flourished 10th century bce) was, according to Jewish and Islamic traditions, the ruler of the kingdom of Sabaʾ (or Sheba) in southwestern Arabia. In the biblical account of the reign of King Solomon, she visited his court at the head of… Continue Reading “The Queen of Sheba & King Solomon”
Machu Picchu in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba in the Andes Mountains
Machu Picchu, site of ancient Inca ruins located about 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Cuzco, Peru, in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba of the Andes Mountains. It is perched above the Urubamba River valley in a narrow saddle between two sharp peaks—Machu Picchu (Old… Continue Reading “Machu Picchu in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba in the Andes Mountains”
Curacao 30 Mei 1969 Protesten
Vandaag, 56 jaar geleden, oOp 30 mei 1969 brak op Curaçao een volksopstand uit die diepe sporen heeft nagelaten in de geschiedenis van het eiland en het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden. Meer dan vijftig jaar later blijven de gebeurtenissen van die dag resoneren – niet… Continue Reading “Curacao 30 Mei 1969 Protesten”
Cuba, Bolivia Mexico and other Latin American countries survived US sanctions
Washington has maintained a triple generation-spanning trade embargo on the Caribbean nation, attempted to invade it and, controversially, holds land on the Cuban island that it uses for its torture camp at Guantanamo Bay. All the while (ironically) accusing the Cuban government of human rights abuses. The… Continue Reading “Cuba, Bolivia Mexico and other Latin American countries survived US sanctions”
France Castles # 1 : Château de Fougeret, Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Where there is a crumbling old château, there must also be a pilfering poltergeist, sinister specter, or perhaps even the ghost of a decapitated Marie Antoinette roaming the hallowed hallways. There are over 40,000 châteaux in France, many of which have endured a colorful… Continue Reading “France Castles # 1 : Château de Fougeret, Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine”
France Castles # 2 : Château de Puymartin, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Where there is a crumbling old château, there must also be a pilfering poltergeist, sinister specter, or perhaps even the ghost of a decapitated Marie Antoinette roaming the hallowed hallways. There are over 40,000 châteaux in France, many of which have endured a colorful… Continue Reading “France Castles # 2 : Château de Puymartin, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine”
Mexico’s Triumph over the French @ Cinco de Mayo
Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico’s triumph over the French. Celebrated annually, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the Second French Empire, led by Napoleon III, at the Battle… Continue Reading “Mexico’s Triumph over the French @ Cinco de Mayo”
Russia’s Arctic Sea Lane to Become Major Trade Route between Europe and Asia
The Northern Sea Route is expected to become a major trade route for goods shipped between Europe and Asia. It stretches the entire length of Russia’s Arctic and Far East regions. Ships under the Russian flag could get the exclusive right to transport oil and… Continue Reading “Russia’s Arctic Sea Lane to Become Major Trade Route between Europe and Asia”
When was Jesus Christ born?
The birth of Jesus Christ is commemorated by millions of people around the world with Christmas celebrations on Dec. 25. Yet, most scholars agree that he wasn’t born on that day, or even in the year A.D. 1. Researchers have speculated that the Roman… Continue Reading “When was Jesus Christ born?”
France Castles # 5 : Château de Commarque, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mysterious Château de Commarque was abandoned for centuries, and even today, much of the château is in ruins. The original castle was built in the 12th century. During the Hundred Years’ War (1337—1453), the master of the castle, the Count of Commarque, was fighting… Continue Reading “France Castles # 5 : Château de Commarque, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine”
France Castles # 6 : Château de Trécesson, Campénéac, Brittany
You know when you launch into a Monopoly game that drags on for so long that you feel it will never end? That’s the case for the spectral card players at Château de Trécesson, doomed to play Cheat for all eternity. Well, we don’t… Continue Reading “France Castles # 6 : Château de Trécesson, Campénéac, Brittany”
Hotel, Cruise & Tourist Taxes to Combat Mass Country Invasions
Considering a trip to Europe, Asia, or the Caribbean this year? Well, be ready to budget beyond flights and hotels, as many popular international destinations are implementing or increasing tourist taxes to combat over-tourism and manage the strain on local resources. From Bali’s crackdown… Continue Reading “Hotel, Cruise & Tourist Taxes to Combat Mass Country Invasions”
WEF says Facial Recognition will replace Digital ID’s in Smart Cities
The World Economic Forum has boasted that surreptitious facial recognition will replace digital ID’s in Smart Cities in the near future. During one of the panels at last week’s WEF annual meeting, Avathon CEO Pervinder Johar outlined his vision of a dystopian future of… Continue Reading “WEF says Facial Recognition will replace Digital ID’s in Smart Cities”
Crickey Amigu di Natura 