As many as seven people have died on the mountain this week, while incredible images show 200 hundred climbers lining up in an attempt to reach the top of the world’s tallest peak. #Everest saw a traffic jam near the balcony area after more than 200 climbers attempted to reach the #Summit yesterday morning….
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Elisabeth Revol conquers Everest
French climber Elisabeth Revol (39), who was dramatically rescued last year from Himalaya peak Nanga Parbat, reached Lhotse, a day after conquering the top of Everest without supplemental oxygen, her expedition organiser said. French climber Elisabeth Revol, rescued last year from Pakistan's Mount Nanga Parbat, summited #Lhotse on the Nepal-China border Friday morning, a day after reaching…
Cannes festival contaminated by politics
The Cannes festival 2019 demonstrates a further shift of the VII Art into politics, being used as a tool to shape political preferences of the spectators, abandoning even formal frame of neutrality, and preoccupation with artistic creations. The jury for the 2019 Cannes Film Festival may be one of its most diverse, but only 4 of 21…
Italy: “blue” water beaches at rise
The number of ‘blue flag beaches’ or resorts with great water and facilities rose to 183 this year from 175 last year, the Danish-based Foundation for Environmental Education announced. Liguria east of Emilia Romagna, south of Lombardy, North of Tuscany, fabulous Italy vacation destination click video https://t.co/K1RORZpboP — ItalianTourism.us (@ItalyTravel) May 5, 2019 Liguria led…
Japanese independent women
From eating out to camping, more Japanese women are doing things alone as they wish to enjoy their time to themselves. In the past, those without family members, partners or friends were commonly looked upon in a negative light. However, this view has been changing with so-called soloists increasingly being seen as independent. “You make…
Belgium Royal Greenhouses floral performance
Belgium Royal Greenhouse complex opens to the public during a fortnight exposing the collection of plants in its splendor, when most flowers are in full blossom. It is an excellent opportunity to enjoy both the wonderful architectural creations of the pioneer of Belgian Art Nouveau – Alphonse Balat and a distinguished plant collection. The complex offers…
Emperor Nero villa reopens
The first large villa constructed for Emperor Nero (37 – 68 AD) on the Palatine Hill in Rome is opening its doors to public. ‘Domus Transitoria‘ (Transitory House) was opulent and refined, erected with the grandeur inspired by the Ptolemaic palaces. The villa was closed down and buried at the emperor’s order after the great fire of Rome…
Italy champion of wine exports
Italy wine exports were worth €6.2 billion, keeping Italy second only to France in the ranking of world producers, said the report of the institute of Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies (ISMEA). Italian wine production up 29% in 2018. Value of exports up 3.3% last year – agro-food institute ISMEA https://t.co/oSOvyiAlWc — Ansa English…
UK prepares post-Brexit travel
“The rules for travel to most countries in Europe change if the UK leaves the European Union (EU) with no deal ” the UK government announces. Are you planning on travelling from or to the EU after the UK leaves the European Union with small amounts of goods for trade or business use in your…
Viking Sky passengers evacuation continues
“The ship dropped anchor or both anchors while disabled and drifting towards shore. Situation was very critical and absolutely unpredictable. If the crew failed to restart engines and stop drift, the ship could be pushed onto rocks, with hull breaches, water ingress and very high probability of sinking. Severe storm and high sea wouldn’t allow…