Parisians rely on the RER train network to navigate the city and its suburbs. Mastering the RER unlocks a more authentic travel experience, especially during events like the Olympics. Let's navigate the RER like Parisians! The Paris RER or Réseau Express Régional is a...
Sunkissed Traditions: Unwrapping Local Beliefs for the Winter Solstice
As the winter solstice approaches, cultures everywhere offer their ancient wisdom and colorful celebrations. From cleansing rituals to festive feasts, delve into the diverse tapestry of beliefs woven around this astronomical event: 1. Japan's Yuzu Bath: For the...
Fun and Unique Christmas Traditions around the World
“The core of man’s spirit comes from new experiences” – Into the wild Season’s greetings, travellers. Looking to zhoosh up your Christmas this year? Well, you’ve landed at the right place. Welcome aboard our sleigh – Let’s ditch the ordinary and jingle all the way to...
Earthquake Rattles Disneyland: Rides on Pause
In an unexpected turn of events, the magic at Disneyland in Anaheim, California was momentarily disrupted when a minor earthquake of 3.5-magnitude struck the area on Walt Disney's birthday, i.e., 5th of December. Visitors were left startled as rides swayed, prompting...
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Rising Tides, Sinking Isles: The Battle for Existence in the Maldives
by Muazzam Khursheed Located in the Indian Ocean, The Maldives is an archipelagic country consisting of 26 atolls with a total area of just 300 sq km, located approximately 750 kilometres from the mainland of Asia, southwest of Sri Lanka and India. ...
Reduced Seismic Activity, Volcanic Eruption Alerts Still Persistent – Iceland
A Swarm of Earthquakes Since the midnight of 25 October, an intense earthquake swarm occurred near Svartsengi, north of Grindavík, with over 1000 earthquakes detected with the largest recorded magnitude of 4.5. Over the following days, the seismic activity continued...
Rise of the Rebels in Myanmar? Military Loses Control over Outposts & Territories
Approximately two-and-a-half years after seizing power in the February 2021 coup, the Tatmadaw aka as Myanmar’s military, is now swiftly losing control of the country’s border towns. An alliance of three ethnic armies, namely the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance...
Farmer Demonstrations Across Europe
Over the past few months, Europe has experienced a significant surge in farmer protests that have led to major travel disruption. Protest action has been reported in France, Germany, Greece, Poland, Ireland, Switzerland, Portugal and several other countries across the...
Chaos in Ecuador: War against Drug Cartels
On 8 January, a national state of emergency was declared in Ecuador for 60 days due to a security crisis and prison riots. The order was issued by the newly elected president Daniel Noboa after the escape of drug lord Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar from prison. ...