Overlooked Romantic Cities in Europe When most travelers think of Europe they think of capital cities with world-renowned historical sites: London, Paris and Rome, but the most intimate and authentic experiences happen when discovering the undiscovered. Off the path, under the radar, these destinations are easily accessible thanks to Europe’s extensive bus and rail network. […]
Antigua, Guatemala: November Thru April is the Time to Travel There From its pastel-colored colonial buildings to its church ruins, you might think Antigua lives up to its name (ancient). But there is a youthful energy that flows throughout the city, from its bustling markets to the slopes of neighboring volcanoes. Antigua is Guatemala’s most-visited […]
6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Italy Buildings collapse, there are no immediate reports of casualties. Sunday, a strong earthquake measuring 6.6 magnitude struck central Italy, causing the collapse of buildings in small cities and towns already shaken by tremors in the past 2 months, there are no immediate reports of casualties. It was a bigger quake […]
Central Italy Earthquake: Damage, Panic, Fear, Injury Abound Dozens of people sustained minor injuries and others more serious ones Daylight revealed widespread damage in central Italy Thursday after strong earthquakes overnight that caused panic and fear among residents just 2 months after a quake nearby killed hundreds. No one was killed this time, but dozens […]
Earthquakes Hit Central Italy, Tremors Felt In Rome Strong earthquakes hit just months after a quake killed hundreds. A series of strong earthquakes hit central Italy Wednesday, striking fear among residents still rattled by a deadly tremor in August, but there were no reports of casualties. A quake measured at 6.0 magnitude by the US […]
The World’s Most Beautiful Thoroughbred Racecourse Chile’s oldest racecourse is one of the world’s most beautiful. The Club Hipico’s palatial complex is a vast green oasis at the south east of Santiago’s city centre. Since its construction almost a 100 years ago, it has ranked as 1 of the architectural highlights of the Thoroughbred world; […]
California Wildfires Destroy Homes, Hundreds Evacuate FLASH: Authorities say a 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a massive wildfire that destroyed more than 175 homes, business and other structures in the Lower Lake area of Lake County. Lake County Sheriff Brian Martin said Damin Anthony Pashilk of Clearlake, California was arrested Monday on 17 […]
Wildfire North of Big Sur California Rages A wildfire north of Big Sur grew to more than 104 square miles Tuesday as more than 5,000 firefighters surrounded 50% of the fire with the help of air tankers and helicopters. This wildfire is now in its 3rd week. While some residents in the Big Sur area […]
New Measures Address Fire Safety Risks at Dubai’s Tall Towers The recent fire at the high-rise Sulafa Tower in Dubai Marina brought back focus to the fire safety issue Wednesday, 20 July, the Sulafa Tower in the Dubai Marina, a 78-story high-rise residential building, suffered extensive fire damage as a result of the spread of […]
Update 3: Sand WildFire Threatens Thousands of Homes: ‘These are Not Normal Times,’ Warn Authorities As the Sand Fire ravages 33,000 acres and displaces 22,000 people, authorities are begging residents to heed evacuation orders. A California Sand Wildfire has destroyed more than 18 homes, left 1 man dead and is forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as […]
Top 15 Most Beautiful Villages in the World The world is full of really fascinating villages and small towns, below you will find some of the most interesting and beautiful, as follows: 15. Alberobello Alberobello, in southeastern Italy, features perhaps the best examples of a kind of dry stone hut with a conical roof known […]
Dubai Among the World’s Top 10 Cities for Green Buildings The ranking assesses cities on the number of Green building initiatives and their effectiveness Dubai has secured a place as 1 of the Top 10 global cities for Green buildings, a recent white paper published by consultancy firm Solidiance has revealed. The Emirate ranks 8th […]
Update: Santa Barbara Wildfire, “it is Very Hot and will get Hotter” The wildfire in Santa Barbara County, California has burned thousands of acres and prompted the declaration of a local emergency as firefighters continue into the weekend facing extremely difficult conditions. More than 1,200 personnel were responding to the wild fire, which has been […]
Ft. McMurray Canada Readies for a Complete Community Rebuild Ft. McMurray, Alberta, Canada, the Gateway to the Canadian Oil Sands, saw wildfires ripped across an area more than 7X bigger than New York City last month. The inferno was most expensive natural disaster in Alberta’s history. It is now expected to help boost a local […]
Smoke from Massive Ft. McMurray Wildfire Headed to California Cooling temperatures and light rain have officials optimistic they have reached a turning point on getting a handle on a massive wildfire that has devastated parts of Canada’s Oil sands town of Ft McMurray. The huge smoke plume continues to drift into the United States, with […]
Fire is Opportunistic, It Finds a Path, it Burns Fires are now bigger, faster and hotter than before, torching more of our world. Wildfires, like the one that raged through Ft McMurray this month or through Slave Lake, Alberta 5 years ago, levelling 33% of that community. New building technology and new ways to think […]
Dubai Buildings to be Given Star Ratings The new Star system being developed by the Emirate’s land department aims to simplify rental and service charge calculations Properties in Dubai will be subject to a new Star rating system under plans announced by the Emirate’s land department, a DLD statement confirming the move. It said Dubai’s buildings […]
Luxury Condominium Properties Now Coming With Private Jets Not too long ago, rooftop pools, gyms and golf simulation rooms were amenities that helped sell a high-end condominium, no longer. As the luxury housing market expanded after the Y 2008 financial crisis, developers expanded the luxuries with screening rooms, wine cellars, and concierges. Now comes a new development […]