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Rainforest recitals at Scenic World, Blue Mountains
Scenic World to host holiday Rainforest Recital series Immerse yourself in a peaceful ancient rainforest setting and enjoy live classical music as part of Scenic World’s Rainforest Recital series over the holidays. As part of Scenic World’s Summer program, performances of cello, and violin and guitar will be staged on the Jamison Valley rainforest floor, […]
Why the Akademik Shokalskiy rescue will be a boost for expedition cruising
Passengers disembark from a Chinese helicopter during the rescue (Yahoo!7) “Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success.” – Ernest Shackleton It may seem like a contradiction, but the recent rescue of 52 stranded scientists and passengers from the […]
Gatwick Set to Welcome the Emirates A380
Airline to expand its A380 services to second airport in London Emirates, a global connector of people and places, will become the first airline to operate a regularly scheduled A380 service to London Gatwick airport. From 30 March 2014, the airline’s 489-seat A380 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER on EK flight 09/10, bringing a 36 percent increase in […]
Gatwick Set to Welcome the Emirates A380
Airline to expand its A380 services to second airport in London Emirates, a global connector of people and places, will become the first airline to operate a regularly scheduled A380 service to London Gatwick airport. From 30 March 2014, the airline’s 489-seat A380 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER on EK flight 09/10, bringing a 36 percent increase in […]
Savannah – the atomic cruise ship
SAVANNAH – THE FUTURE SHIP LOST IN TIME David Ellis A SHIP that’s seemed lost in the passage of time is America‘s NS Savannah, the world’s first and only nuclear-powered vessel designed to revolutionise shipping by carrying both cruise passengers and freight world-wide, but in fact doing neither with much success. While the […]
Shongololo train through Africa – a moving safari
TRAIN YOURSELF INTO TAKING ON BIG GAME David Ellis WHEN we told mates we were off to Africa for game viewing and a safari-like adventure, and that we were going to do it over a near-fortnight by train, our announcement was met with much mirth and hilarity by those supposedly in the know. “Send us […]
Latest news on Akademik Shokalskiy rescue
News 11 new results for aurora shokalskiy Akademik Shokalskiy leaders have mixed emotions upon rescue Sydney Morning Herald Akademik Shokalskiy leaders have mixed emotions upon rescue … beset Akademik Shokalskiy, arriving on board rescue vessel the Aurora Australis … See all stories on this topic » Firstpost 52 Passengers Rescued From MV Akademik Shokalskiy as Snow […]
Devil’s Pool – Livingstone scoops top 10 award
The “Devil`s Pool” in Livingstone, Zambia, has been ranked as one of the top 10 best natural swimming pools in the world. The top 10 award has been given by TripAdvisor, a highly-respected and widely-consulted travel search engine and directory. The “Devil`s Pool” is at the top of the list ahead of nine other natural […]
Devil’s Pool – Livingstone scoops top 10 award
The “Devil`s Pool” in Livingstone, Zambia, has been ranked as one of the top 10 best natural swimming pools in the world. The top 10 award has been given by TripAdvisor, a highly-respected and widely-consulted travel search engine and directory. The “Devil`s Pool” is at the top of the list ahead of nine other natural […]
Raising Awareness about the Importance of Elephants
The number of elephants is on the decline. There is a strong need to protect them from extinction. The Forest Industry Organization will organize an event to raise and sustain public awareness of the importance of elephants. The event “The Great Legend of Thai Elephant” is scheduled for 9-13 January 2014 at the Thai Elephant […]
