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Qian Shan National Park is a Must-See in the Northeast of China
Travel

Qian Shan National Park is a Must-See in the Northeast of China

January 9, 2020

In the heart of China’s Rustbelt region of Liaoning, Qian Shan Mountains National Park in the northeast of the…

Renting a Car in Namibia – The Things I Wish I had Known
Travel

Renting a Car in Namibia – The Things I Wish I had Known

December 14, 2019

Sesriem, Namibia. December 2019. PICTURED: The gravel roads of Namibia curving southward past dramatic cliffs just outside of the…

As UNESCO Meets, Spain’s Commitment To Their Biosphere Is A Testament To Ecotourism In Europe
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As UNESCO Meets, Spain’s Commitment To Their Biosphere Is A Testament To Ecotourism In Europe

June 18, 2019

PICTURED: The Committee in session at the 31st bi-annual meeting of the UNESCO MAB Program. Paris, France. June 18th,…

Prince Charles To Open A 10-Room Bed And Breakfast On The Grounds Of Castle Mey
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Prince Charles To Open A 10-Room Bed And Breakfast On The Grounds Of Castle Mey

May 12, 2019

On May 15, the future King of England will open the doors to his new bed and breakfast, known…

Several Countries Warn Against Travel To Sri Lanka, But Tourists May Be Exactly What They Need
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Several Countries Warn Against Travel To Sri Lanka, But Tourists May Be Exactly What They Need

May 2, 2019

A series of bombings on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday killed 290 people and wounded more…

In Response To Increased Dragon Smuggling, Komodo Island Will Be Closed To Tourists
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In Response To Increased Dragon Smuggling, Komodo Island Will Be Closed To Tourists

April 9, 2019

EAST JAVA, INDONESIA – March 28th 2019. Police in East Java recently seized 41 Komodo dragons destined for illegal…

Eager to Join Trump’s Space Marines? Consider Visiting Capitol Reef National Park
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Eager to Join Trump’s Space Marines? Consider Visiting Capitol Reef National Park

February 26, 2019

AUGUST, 2017 – CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK: President Trump’s enthusiasm for his “Space Force,” the proposed sixth branch of…

Minca: How The Jungle Turned A Bad Day Into The Perfect Week
Travel

Minca: How The Jungle Turned A Bad Day Into The Perfect Week

February 26, 2019

SANTA MARTA, COLOMBIA – July 25TH 2017. I was traveling alone on my birthday two years pas, looking forward…

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Iran War Reaches Critical Juncture in May

Suzanne Latre April 28, 2026

Nearly two months after the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the conflict is entering a…

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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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750 US Troops Injured or Killed since October 2023 – Investigation

Andy Corbley April 3, 2026

Investigative news outlet The Intercept has reported that the Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) are engaged in a “casualty cover-up”…

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