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10 Best Places to Visit in India During the Monsoon

The monsoon season in India, usually from June to September, brings a fresh charm that cannot be experienced during any other time of the year. The dry hills turn green, rivers become full, waterfalls flow with great force, and cool breezes replace the summer heat. For travelers who enjoy nature,…

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UNESCO places ancient Lebanese city of Tyre on heritage danger list

UNESCO on Wednesday added Tyre, an ancient coastal city in southern Lebanon founded by the Phoenicians, to its list of world heritage sites in danger following months of Israeli bombardment. Founded around 4,700 years ago, Tyre is home to archaeological treasures including two protected UNESCO areas.

France 24

Senators propose 3 sites for Unesco list

A campaign has been launched to nominate Kanchanaburi's Death Railway, ancient Chiang Saen and historic Chiang Mai for inclusion on Unesco's World Heritage List.

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D-Day nears for UNESCO listing of France's Normandy landing beaches

The bid to have the D-Day landing beaches listed as UNESCO World Heritage site has entered a decisive phase, with a decision due between 24 and 27 July. Beyond its symbolic value, the status could boost tourism while helping to protect this endangered heritage.

Euronews

Archaeologists discover three hidden 5,000-year-old 'fairy houses' on an ancient hillside in Italy

Archaeologists working in Sardinia have uncovered three previously unknown prehistoric rock-cut tombs, known locally as domus de janas or fairy houses, adding fresh depth to a site that had already been studied for decades. The discovery took place at the Sant'Andrea Priu archaeological complex in the town of Bonorva, where…

The Times of India

6 Indian Destinations That Are Genuinely Easy and Rewarding for Senior Travellers

Mysuru: The City That Does the Work for YouMysuru is the most underrated senior-friendly destination in India, and the reason is simple: almost everything worth seeing sits within a 5-km radius of the city centre. The Mysore Palace, Devaraja Market, Chamundi Hill (accessible by car to within 50 steps of…

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Best Hill Stations in India for Family Vacations With Kids: Ooty, Manali, Coorg and More

Ooty, Tamil NaduThe Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage train, does more for a child under ten than any theme park ride. The toy train from Mettupalayam to Ooty climbs through 16 tunnels and 250 curves at a pace slow enough for small faces pressed against the windows. Beyond…

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Mount Olympus, the mythological home of Zeus and the ancient Greek gods, is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage status as Greece seeks protection for its tallest mountain

Mount Olympus, a site of myth and nature, seeks UNESCO World Heritage recognition. This ancient Greek mountain is home to gods and diverse ecosystems. Locals hope for global acknowledgment to ensure its continued protection. The nomination process involves careful review and potential further requirements. Recognition would bring responsibilities for preserving…

The Times of India

Mount Olympus seeks place on UNESCO World Heritage List

UNESCO’s final decision is keenly awaited, as the inscription of Mount Olympus on the World Heritage List would mark major international recognition for a place where mythology, history and unique nature converge.

Euronews

UN to list more sites as 'in danger' from conflict or climate change

UNESCO members will vote on adding endangered world heritage sites next week. Biblical sites and Lebanese castles face threats from conflict and climate change. South Sudan's antelope migration path is also considered under threat from war. Lake Baikal, the world's deepest lake, may be listed due to pollution. These sites…

The Economic Times

Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List

Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO’s World Heritage List

The Independent UK

Why Bharatpur's Keoladeo Wetland Is the Heartbeat of India's Painted Storks Nesting Colony

What the Painted Stork Actually IsMycteria leucocephala, the painted stork, carries one of the more misleading common names in Indian ornithology. It is not a true stork in the classical Ciconia sense but belongs to the genus Mycteria, a group of wading birds whose feeding technique sets them apart from…

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Bangkok Post

Say hello to your new National columnists

As the editor of a newspaper with a real focus on politics, I am well aware that often the information communicated to our readers can be, er,…

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Why Thanjavur Is the One City in Tamil Nadu That Rewards Every Extra Day You Spend There

The temple is not the destination, it's the doorThe Brihadeeswarar stands so completely that most visitors photograph it and consider themselves done. It is, after all, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The vimana rises 66 metres, built without mortar, and the capstone alone weighs 80 tonnes, moved into place by…

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Macron toughens stance on arson, with dozens arrested as wildfires sweep France

French President Emmanuel Macron has said there would be "zero tolerance" for arson after France was hit by wildfires that have scorched thousands of hectares, as multiple heatwaves since May have dried out forests and fields. Dozens have been arrested across the country over starting fires, including a volunteer firefighter.

Euronews

‘Our national lung’: France’s nature paradise saved by firefighters but recovery could take 30 years

The forest hosted a UNESCO conference in 1948 that led to the creation of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the world’s first global environmental union.

Times Life

The Hoysala Temples at Belur and Halebidu Are Karnataka's Most Undervisited Architecture Masterclass

The wall will not let you move quicklyYou arrive expecting a temple. What you find at Belur is a wall that refuses to be seen all at once. The Chennakeshava temple's outer surface is divided into horizontal friezes running the entire circumference, elephants at the base for stability, then horses…

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7 Ancient Temples in Tamil Nadu's Kaveri Delta That Are Older Than Most Countries

Brihadeeswarar Temple, ThanjavurWhen the Chola king Raja Raja I completed Brihadeeswarar in 1010 CE, the Normans had not yet crossed the English Channel. The vimana, the tower above the sanctum, rises 66 metres from the ground and was, for centuries, the tallest stone structure in the Indian subcontinent. The shadow…

France 24

More than 2,000 hectares of Fontainebleau forest near Paris destroyed by wildfires

French firefighters on Tuesday are still fighting two wildfires that have so far ravaged more than 2,000 hectares of Fontainebleau forest, a UNESCO biosphere reserve near Paris. Police on Monday arrested two people suspected of starting the blaze that has forced some 1,000 local residents to evacuate.

Euronews

From Pompeii to Bratislava: Europe’s top sightseeing stops this summer

Travellers are increasingly swapping long-distance transfers to Europe’s major tourist hubs for sightseeing opportunities in less popular destinations.

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Skip the Coastal Highway: The Inland Mumbai to Goa Road Trip Route Worth Every Detour

Why the NH66 Is Not the Only Road SouthMost Mumbai-to-Goa drivers join the queue on NH66, the coastal highway, sometime around 4 a.m. and spend the next twelve hours overtaking trucks and watching the sea appear and disappear between petrol stations. It is a fine drive. It is also, by…

Latin Times

How Responsible Tourism Can Help Preserve Egypt's Heritage

Learn how responsible tourism helps protect Egypt's ancient monuments while supporting local communities and preserving cultural heritage for future generations.

The Guardian - UK

After historic World Cup success, why does Cabo Verde still grapple with identity issues?

The island was a shining light for Africa at this year’s tournament, but its modern relationship with continental solidarity and oneness is far more complex

The Times of India

Lake Baikal in Siberia: The deepest lake on Earth holds 20% of the world's unfrozen freshwater and is 25 million years old

Standing beside a large lake, it is easy to assume that its most impressive feature is its surface area. Yet some lakes hold their greatest secrets far below the waterline. Across the world, there are vast freshwater bodies that stretch thousands of square kilometres, but only one descends to a…

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