A wise man said it i the journey, not the destination. And when it comes to motoring in the USA it is true. With scenic routes across the country, you need not leave your car to see the most beautiful parts of the USA. From coastal routes to mountain top highways, here are some of […]
The mixing tales of legends and rituals coincide with holidays and celebrations, creating an Egyptian legend called Siwa Oasis. The oasis, located in the heart of the Egyptian desert, boasts many myths that bring special charm to this picturesque spot. The most famous of these legends is the story of the people of the oasis. […]
Monday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denied that US sanctions were at fault for the seizure of a British-flagged Oil tanker and said the United Kingdom is responsible for taking care of its own ships and the world must do its part to keep sea lanes in the region open. “This is because of the theocracy, […]
Europe’s long coastline is dotted with settlements whose inhabitants have, for centuries, made their living from the Sea. Today, many feature historic mansions, charming historic squares and quaint harbors that draw as many tourists as fishermen. Though some have grown into cities, others are constrained by the physical landscape to remain very beautiful coastal towns. Here are […]
From rolling green mountains to impossibly blue water, we are seeing pictures and hearing about the Azores more and more these days. This 9-island archipelago sits in the mid-Atlantic off the Portuguese coast. There Nature created a place of outstanding beauty, and Portuguese colonization and settlement made its mark on its culture. And now more […]
Hurricane Florence on Course to the Carolinas Hurricane Florence has grown to a potentially catastrophic Category 4 storm Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina, carrying winds and water that could wreak havoc over a wide stretch of the eastern United States later this week. The 1st effects were already being seen […]
US Naval Tragedies at Sea Due to Obama’s Military Downsizing The 2 deadly collisions between Navy destroyer ships and cargo ships in the last 3 months are certainly influenced by the fact that the Navy is still operating at a high level with smaller crews who have had less training. The USS John S. McCain’s […]
‘The Greatest Story (Lie) Ever Told’ The uncompromising verdict of Dr Mörner is that all this talk about the sea rising is nothing but a colossal scare story (lie) If one thing more than any other is used to justify proposals that the world must spend tens of trillions of dollars on combating global warming, […]
Staying Healthy on a Cruise Vacation The Big Q: Booked on or planning a Cruise? They are a great, relaxing, do not-worry-about-a-thing kind of vacation that millions of Americans love and enjoy. And with about 30 embarkation points across the nation, chances are 1 is within easy reach. At most, a cruise port is just […]
Unstable Weather Continue Across the UAE Heavy rainfall will persist over scattered areas Unstable weather will continue across the UAE Sunday, the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) said. In its daily bulletin, NCMS confirmed that heavy rainfall would persist over scattered areas, with thunder also anticipated. “Cloud amounts are increasing over most […]
China and ASEAN Back on Track Over South China Sea The probability of agreement on a framework for a code of conduct in the South China Sea between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by mid-year is a positive sign. It means that the two sides are back on track over the issue, […]
New Zealand Tsunami: Families flee aftermath of major 7.8 Killer Earthquake An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 has struck near Christchurch, New Zealand, killing 2 people and triggering a Tsunami warning for part of the east coast. The quake struck 57 miles north-northeast of the city just after midnight local time on Monday and […]
‘Hermine’ Churning off the US Mid-Atlantic Coast Storm Hermine churned off the US Mid-Atlantic Coast Sunday, with forecasters projecting it may regain hurricane strength as it slowly moves North, cramping the Labor Day Holiday weekend with high winds, soaking rains and surging seas. The storm, which claimed at least 2 lives in Florida and North […]
The Floating Seahorse, a Artful, Futuristic House in the Persian Gulf Dubai brings to mind great deserts and exotic camel rides, thrilling 4WDs and a thriving world-class hub filled with amazing skyscrapers and stunning landmarks. It is famous for its ultra-lavish landmarks and projects which epitomize the essence of luxury, such as their recent plans […]
