Category: World
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Want to Explore the World? Holland America Line Will Visit All Seven Continents on the 2026 Grand World Voyage
Holland America Line is ready to embark on one of its most ambitious Grand World Voyages in 2026, covering all seven continents with a special four-day Antarctic Experience.
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What is Silver Tourism?
Silver Tourism is an area that can be included in the broader concept of “silver economy.” The European Parliament defines the “silver economy” as one that includes older adults in economic activity, creating products and services tailored to their needs. The tourism sector aimed at older people is one of the areas that needs more…
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February 29: What Would Happen If We Didn’t Have Leap Years?
The time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun does not correspond to an even number of days. A solar year actually has 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds, according to calculations by NASA. As a result, every year, the 365-day calendar falls about a quarter of a day behind…
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Traveling by Plane Has Never Been Safer
This year did not start well for aviation safety, with a runway collision at Haneda Airport in Tokyo and a piece of the fuselage of an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 exploding in the air in January. Although no one died or suffered serious injuries in either incident, those who fear flying certainly panicked when…
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Brazil Calls for Greater Inclusion of Developing Nations in Global Discussions
As he begins the presidency of the group of the 20 largest economies in the world (G20), Brazil’s Foreign Minister called for reforms in the United Nations and other multilateral institutions, while criticizing the agency’s inability to prevent global conflicts. Mauro Vieira told the foreign ministers of the other nations in the group that the…
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To Live Longer, Women Need Only Half the Exercise Men Do
Women need to engage in only half the amount of exercise that men do to reap the same longevity benefits, according to a new study.
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Green Card Approval Rate Hits Record Lows
Since the 1920s, the United States has heavily restricted legal immigration. This limitation has led to high levels of illegal immigration and a historic backlog of green card applications that can take years to process. According to a study by the Cato Institute, only about 3% of people who submitted green card applications will receive…
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Are You Willing to Pay to Visit These Regions?
Tourists wishing to visit Venice will have to pay to see its canals and historic islands, which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. To regulate the intense tourist traffic and “protect the residents,” the City of Water announced that tourist groups will be limited to 25 people. The city stated that the biggest culprits of overcrowding…
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Airfares Are Lower. Take Advantage! This May Not Last Long
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Airfares fell 6.4% in January compared to the previous year, the Labor Department reported in its monthly consumer price index report. BUT it may not last long. January is typically a slower month for travel. Domestic travel usually increases during the winter (February) and spring (March/April) school holidays. However, airlines are forecasting robust demand this…
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Welcome to the Year of the Dragon
This year, Saturday, February 10, 2024, marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year. Each year, the date of the Lunar New Year is determined by the phase of the moon, and the lunar calendar is named after one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac (derived from ancient Chinese folklore). Repeating on a…