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GLOBAL ISSUES: Fossil Fuel Treaty conference report released

The final outcome report of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels has been released by Colombia and the Netherlands. The Santa Marta conference earlier this year was a groundbreaking development and the start of the first international process dedicated solely to discussing the just transition from fossil fuels, according to the global more…

GERMANY: Surprises beyond its famous Metropolises

Germany surprises far beyond its famous metropolises. From UNESCO-listed Bauhaus icons in Dessau and medieval alleyways in Erfurt to industrial heritage in the Ruhr region and vibrant street art in Bremen, the country is full of unexpected cultural discoveries. Travel comfortably from city to city by train and experience genuine hospitality along the way. Germany more…

FILM: Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jurassic Park’ thrills 30 years on

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jurassic Park’ saw the most realistic fleshing out of dinosaurs ever seen on screen, unleashing dino-mania around the world — among kids and adults alike. In 1993, director Steven Spielberg‘s “Jurassic Park” depicted the disastrous consequences when humans resurrected long-extinct dinosaurs for a theme park. The reptiles eventually ran riot, leaving their ill-equipped creators more…

GLOBAL ISSUES: How to choose the 7 contemporary Wonders of the World

The World Travel & Tourism Council in Madrid, Spain, invites the World to choose the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World. The WTTC has launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest more…

NEW ZEALAND: An invitation to dinner – Aotearoa’s take on international cuisine

Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) has launched “An Invitation to Dinner”, an integrated campaign inviting international audiences to experience New Zealand’s food and beverage story first-hand. The campaign follows the publication of the first ever Michelin Guide New Zealand and features video invitations from the people behind the NZ food story — including growers, producers, chefs more…

USA: Why US train travel lags behind Asia and Europe

Train travel: As flights get pricier and gas prices stay high, more US travelers are turning to trains — and hitting a system built for freight, not people. Historically overlooked, train travel in the US is having a moment. Passenger numbers have hit new records for the past two years. With aviation fuel and gas more…

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AUSTRALIA: Reset in nature with Great Walks

NEPAL: Everest ice block obstructs large group of spring climbers

NEW ZEALAND: Famous Bridge to Nowhere gets facelift

TRAVEL: Tahiti – Eine Reise die überrascht

News

EUROPE: EU approves new passenger rights for air travel

NEW ZEALAND: Sam Neill, Jurassic Park actor, dies ‘unexpectedly’ at 78

FIFA World Cup: Final Halftime Show for “Believers”- Justin Bieber to co-headline with Madonna, Shakira and BTS

SPAIN: Deadly wildfire tears through Andalusia

Features

FILM: Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jurassic Park’ thrills 30 years on

GLOBAL ISSUES: How to choose the 7 contemporary Wonders of the World

NEW ZEALAND: An invitation to dinner – Aotearoa’s take on international cuisine

USA: Why US train travel lags behind Asia and Europe

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