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How to stay healthy during travel

2021-06-27T14:11:00.006-04:00

Tips from John Ayo : https://www.bluezones.com/2019/08/how-not-to-get-sick-while-traveling-how-chia-seeds-can-help/

Andalusia, Spain

2020-04-24T11:49:00.000-04:00

From Bulgarian: Patepis: Андалусия е известна с марката магазини Коркчо, нулевият километър – географският център на Испания и символът на Мадрид – мечето с ягодовото дърво.

http://patepis.com/?p=89068

“For scientific discovery give me Scott; for efficiency give me Amundsen; but when disaster strikes and all hope is gone, give me Shackleton every time"

2019-09-05T14:01:00.000-04:00

In the preface to his 1922 book The Worst Journey in the World, Apsley Cherry-Garrard, one of Scott's team on the Terra Nova Expedition, wrote: "For a joint scientific and geographical piece of organisation, give me Scott; for a Winter Journey, Wilson; for a dash to the Pole and nothing else, Amundsen: and if I am in the devil of a hole and want to get out of it, give me Shackleton every time".

From National Geographic Creative: "Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew took bitter defeat and turned it into heroic survival. Early last century, members of the imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition watched as their ship, the Endurance was crushed by the frozen sea. They were left with no radio and no hope of rescue. For more than a year, they drifted on packed ice, surviving on seal, penguin, and eventually dog meat, while battling freezing temperatures and mind-numbing boredom. When Shackleton, along with all 28 members of the expedition, emerged at Stromness whaling station in May, 1916, almost two years after their departure, the world was shocked."

Video:

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton died of hear attack at age 47 during his last expedition. Robert Falcon Scott died at age 43 from hypothermia during his last expedition. Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen died at age 55, he disappeared while on a plane taking part in a rescue mission.

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Shackleton
https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Ernest_Shackleton
https://bigthink.com/experts-corner/how-leadership-is-like-antarctic-exploration
http://shackleton100.com/ernest-shackleton/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Falcon_Scott
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roald_Amundsen

Discover Hyderabad | The Economist

2018-11-22T18:23:00.001-05:00

Discover Hyderabad | The Economist: Hyderabad, India's fourth biggest city, is fast becoming one of the most exciting visitor destinations in the country. Its booming tech scene is attracting global attention and transforming this ancient city into a cosmopolitan hotspot.

See more from Passport by The Economist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KWoY2XZKw6eXUN7y2zR9k3cxw4JnnVa

Sofia, Bulgaria: Layers of History and Diversity

2017-01-24T22:01:00.000-05:00

Sofia, Bulgaria: Layers of History and Diversity: "More info about travel to Bulgaria: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/bulgaria Because of Bulgaria's strategic position, Sofia sits on layers of history. From ancient Greeks and Romans to fearsome Slavic warriors, from Ottoman pashas to Cold War communists, each left its mark."

#DailyDrone flight views of Germany from Deutsche Welle

2016-09-09T09:17:00.005-04:00

"#DailyDrone is our daily bird's-eye view of Germany. Every day a different exciting location in the viewfinder of our drone camera":

Germany from above: The country’s narrowest fjord is located on the shores of the Schlei inlet in Schleswig-Holstein!

Germany from above: The pilgrimage church Steinhausen is located in Bad Schussenried, Baden-Württemberg.

Germany from above: Flight over a rapeseed field in Schleswig-Holstein!

Germany from above: There are approx. 26,000 wind farms in the country that supply power!

Germany from above: In Garzweiler in North Rhine-Westphalia whole communities are making way for an open cast lignite mine!

India: Mosquitoes and monsoons

2016-08-11T05:30:00.000-04:00

From DW:

People in India are celebrating the arrival of the monsoon season after a long period of drought. But the heavy rain has also spurred doctors to issue a warning about Dengue fever. It is carried by mosquitoes, which like to breed near water.

Boyana Church (UNESCO/NHK)

2016-08-10T06:00:00.000-04:00

Located on the outskirts of Sofia, Boyana Church consists of three buildings. The eastern church was built in the 10th century, then enlarged at the beginning of the 13th century by Sebastocrator Kaloyan, who ordered a second two storey building to be erected next to it. The frescoes in this second church, painted in 1259, make it one of the most important collections of medieval paintings. Source: UNESCO TV / © NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai

Related:

Боянската църква – паметник под егидата на ЮНЕСКО http://buff.ly/2bhJGG4

Google Arts & Culture App

2016-08-09T21:45:00.003-04:00

Google Arts & Culture App

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arts-culture/id1050970557?mt=8

https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/

National Geographic's Free Website for Printing Detailed Topographical Maps

2016-08-07T13:21:00.000-04:00

National Geographic's Free Website for Printing Detailed Topographical Maps

http://www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/pdf-quads

More info:

http://petapixel.com/2016/08/06/nat-geo-launches-free-website-printing-detailed-topographical-maps/

https://fstoppers.com/location/outdoor-photographers-nat-geo-made-website-easily-print-detailed-maps-free-141177

Why we love France - DW video

2016-07-17T15:06:00.001-04:00

From Deutsche Welle:

France is associated with Paris, fine wines, gourmet food and world-class art and culture. Just some of the reasons to love France!

A Wet Day in Bulgaria's Ancient Capital - Veliko Turnovo

2016-06-25T14:11:00.001-04:00

From Rick Steves:

Related reading:

https://www.mamaenbulgaria.com/2019/03/que-ver-en-veliko-tarnovo.html
https://www.mamaenbulgaria.com/2019/09/10-lugares-turismo-alrededores-veliko-tarnovo.html

Where does your name come from? Find out at genealogical website Forebears

2016-03-03T06:00:00.000-05:00

Where does your name come from? Find out at genealogical website Forebears:

http://forebears.io

Read more here:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3472268/Website-explains-origin-surname-shows-people-share-world.html

Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO - Bulgaria has 4 entries on the list

2015-12-04T09:38:00.000-05:00

Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO - Bulgaria has 4 entries on the list http://buff.ly/1OCv1ER in BG, from National Geographic: http://buff.ly/1OCv7MH

UNESCO established its lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage with the aim of ensuring the better protection of important intangible cultural heritages worldwide and the awareness of their significance. Through a compendium of the different oral and intangible treasures of humankind worldwide, the program aims to draw attention to the importance of safeguarding intangible heritage, which UNESCO has identified as an essential component and as a repository of cultural diversity and of creative expression.

The list was established in 2008 when the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage took effect.

Read more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNESCO_Intangible_Cultural_Heritage_Lists

World Heritage by UNESCO: 198 videos playlist

2015-11-22T08:30:00.000-05:00

World Heritage by UNESCO: 198 videos playlist

Sea horses - The last horse fishermen of Belgium

2015-11-21T07:30:00.000-05:00

From The Guardian: Oostduinkerke on the West Flanders coast is the only place in the world where you will still see the 500-year-old tradition of fishermen trawling for shrimp on horseback

From UNESCO: Shrimp fishing on horseback in Oostduinkerke. In Oostduinkerke, shrimpers mounted on horseback drag a net through the surf to catch shrimp. A good knowledge of the sea and the sand strip and a close relationship with one's horse are essential. The tradition gives the community a strong sense of collective identity and plays a central role in social and cultural events, especially the two-day Shrimp Festival. Twelve households, each with its own speciality, are active in shrimp fishing. Knowledge is handed down from generation to generation, with experienced shrimpers demonstrating their fishing techniques to beginners.

Drake's Hotline Bling vs. the 1972 original Why can't we live together by Timmy Thomas...

2015-11-12T07:00:00.000-05:00

"Hotline Bling" is a song by hip hop recording artist Drake, released as a single digitally on July 31, 2015. The song's instrumental heavily samples R&B singer Timmy Thomas' 1972 song "Why Can't We Live Together".

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The song is notable for its sparse, stripped-down production, which featured only a Hammond organ, percussion from an early rhythm machine and Thomas's passionate, soulful vocal. Thomas first sang it as an improvised number on his own nightclub, the "Denisse Lounge". Afterwards, as the audience loved it, with the help of his employees, he wrote it.

It was recorded in Hialeah, FL-based TK Records.

The lyrics of the original are still moving:

Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
Why can't we live together?

Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together?

No more war, no more war, no more war
Just a little peace
No more war, no more war
All we want is some peace in this world

No matter, no matter what color
You are still my brother
I said, "No matter, no matter what color"
You are still my brother

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotline_Bling
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_Can%27t_We_Live_Together
http://www.allmusic.com/song/why-cant-we-live-together-mt0004514969

30 years between 2 interviews of a rock legend: Ian Gillan in 1985 and 2015

2015-10-30T08:10:00.003-04:00

30 years between 2 interviews of a rock legend: Ian Gillan in 1985 and 2015:

Florida drives: hundreds of YouTube videos organized in playlists

2015-08-17T08:30:00.000-04:00

The 7-mile bridge, Florida Keys, from Chris RoadWarrior:

"Anytime you drive the one and only Florida Keys on US 1 also called Overseas Highway between Key Largo and Key West you will test your driving skills over the legendary 7-mile bridge, on one side Atlantic Ocean on the other side Gulf of Mexico. A beautiful bridge but also a dangerous one when it comes to passing slow-moving vehicles in front of you."

There are hundreds of YouTube videos, neatly organized in playlists by the YouTube user Chris RoadWarrior: https://www.youtube.com/user/401RoadWarrior/playlists

The videos are not from Florida. Here are a few examples from Florida:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLInTFVcLGchlSbgZRTASI4JbU3-eijOrO

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLInTFVcLGchl1IZ-DN9DrKtEE3-4-aI3_

Hidden Gems In Florida

2015-07-17T08:32:00.003-04:00

Not a bad starting list:

Most People Don't Know These 14 Hidden Gems In Florida Even Exist http://buff.ly/1gF78OX -- 18 Hidden Gems In Florida http://buff.ly/1gF7dSS

'Real Forrest Gump' trying to recreate grueling run across the United States in 100 days

2015-07-10T08:24:00.000-04:00

Meet the 'real Forrest Gump' trying to cross the US in 100 days http://t.co/grxrI69DzK pic.twitter.com/qiMYIoZxJz
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 10, 2015

Oudersluys, a huge fan of the 1994 Tom Hanks movie, is currently mid-way through a gruelling 3,200-mile across the breadth of the United States, which was inspired by his favourite film. "I decided if Forrest Gump could run across the country, I could do it too," he said of his challenge, which has been named Project Gump: https://projectgump.wordpress.com

Read more here: Meet the 'real Forrest Gump' who won't stop running - Telegraph http://buff.ly/1ScZaYV

International Yoga Day

2015-06-22T08:00:00.000-04:00

From Deutsche Welle:

Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens

2015-03-09T09:00:00.000-04:00

Weekend in Gainesville

2015-03-06T07:30:00.000-05:00

Looking for something to do in Gainesville, Florida? Stop off for a slice at the legendary Satchel's Pizza, grab a bite at Emiliano's Cafe, experience the wonder of the Butterfly Rainforest, watch thousands of bats at the University of Florida bat houses, explore the sunken forest of Devil's Millhopper, hike through Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, or wander through the beautiful Kanapaha Gardens.

Diving Culture in Tarpon Springs

2015-03-05T05:30:00.000-05:00

Tarpon Springs is known for its Greek community and sponge diving. Over 500 Greek divers immigrated to Tarpon Springs in 1905 when sponge beds were discovered in the Gulf of Mexico.