Once the sprawling capital of the Nabataean kingdom, this city built of stone is a UNESCO World Heritage site—and rightly so. The tombs and monuments of the centuries-old metropolis, carved deeply into the reddish cliffs, are like nothing else on Earth. Most visitors to Petra, though, only see the main attractions—Al Khazneh, or the Treasury, being the most well known—without venturing off the main path.
Thursday 31 March 2016
Tuesday 29 March 2016
Saturday 26 March 2016
Saturday 19 March 2016
Wednesday 16 March 2016
See and Ski
Furano is a small town—population: 24,000—with a big reputation. In winter, it’s known as one of Japan’s top downhill and cross-country skiing destinations, famed for its exceptionally powdery snow. In summer, Furano is known for its rolling fields of fabulously colored flowers, which draw visitors from throughout Japan.
Monday 14 March 2016
Friday 11 March 2016
Wednesday 9 March 2016
Monday 7 March 2016
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Alaska - Lake Clark National Park sits 100 miles southwest of Anchorage and is a nature-enthusiast's heaven. Visitors can explore the park's three mountain ranges, two active volcanos, and many lakes and streams on foot, raft or kayak. In the winter, stargazers can catch a breathtaking view of the Northern Lights.
Friday 4 March 2016
Astronaut Scott Kelly’s Triumphant Return to Earth
The successful 400-kilometer (249-mile) descent comes after 340 days in space—the longest-ever spaceflight for a U.S. astronaut.
Wednesday 2 March 2016
A new railway rivals a glamorous past
Trains will run 16 times a day in each direction, taking around three hours – considerably quicker than their predecessors – and offering the latest on-board creature comforts, including Wi-Fi, full dining service and plenty of luggage storage. It could also take as many as three million cars off the four-hour-long Orlando-to-Miami drive.
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