National Geographic released its annual “Pictures of the Year” issue this week, showcasing 20 photographs — out of some 2.3 million in contention — that depict striking scenes of nature, wildlife and human connection to the world. Here are CNBC’s picks of the best of the best. A leap of faith A young emperor penguin … Read more
Legendary Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance sank more than a century ago and its wreck lay undiscovered at the bottom of the Weddell Sea until March 2022. Endurance features thousands of 3D scans shot by a 4K camera deployed to a depth of 3,000 metres (9,840 feet). It premiered at the London Film Festival … Read more
A quaint village home to around 8,000 people has been given an impressive accolade. Casares, southwest of Malaga, on the border with the province of Cadiz, is about a 40-minute drive from Marbella. This year, it made it onto th4e National Geographic’s 100 most beautiful pueblos in Spain, coming in at number 94. The ranking … Read more
‘Wicked Tuna’ Cancelled After 13 Seasons — No Season 14 ad Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their authors. If you are the … Read more
Girard was to spend the next few decades in the region, photographing the evolving landscapes of some of Asia’s largest cities – Tokyo, Shanghai, Bangkok – during the latter part of the 20th century. Golden Lion Bar, Wan Chai, Hong Kong 1974. Photo: Greg Girard/Blue Lotus Gallery Hong Kong was home for almost two decades … Read more
Both enthusiasts and novices realised that there were gloriously scenic routes in their own back garden, rides of up to 200km (125 miles) that could be completed between dawn and dusk. Beijing residents Brendan Mason and Sean Gallagher (right) are keen cyclists and often head out of the city on their bikes. Brendan Mason, 61, … Read more
As It Happens7:16Scientists tested replica Bronze Age armour on Greek marines. Here’s what they learned More than a dozen elite Greek marines dressed up like Bronze Age warriors and practised ancient fighting techniques — all in the name of science. The 13 soldiers, all members of the Hellenic Armed Forces, roleplayed as warriors from Greece’s … Read more
“The travel trend for 2024: Destination Dupes” – The Hindu. “These 9 destination dupes feel like the real deal” – National Geographic. “‘Dupe destination’ boom hits social media” – Nikkei Asia. “Why ‘destination dupes’ are the latest travel-twinning trend” – BBC. Post Magazine recommended the market town of Fuli (pictured), in China’s Guangxi autonomous region, … Read more
This recipe incorporates spring vegetables from Ikaria, Greece, a Mediterranean island considered a Blue Zone, to make a hearty stew. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful … Read more
I’ve been very fortunate as a documentary and adventure series filmmaker, having the opportunity to travel all over Canada and the world doing what I love. But my latest project sent me on a mission to a lunar landscape in Canada’s Far North — one of the most difficult places I’ve ever had to reach. … Read more
