Now that Christmas has passed and all the presents have been unwrapped, it’s time for the annual question of when and how you can get rid of your Christmas tree. Below are plans put in place by some towns and villages in the area for residents to drop off their …
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This ancient city is the perfume capital of India
As appealing to men as they are to women, attars have an androgynous quality. They have intense floral, woody, musky, smoky, green or herbaceous notes. Depending on the season, the aromas can be both hot (cloves, cardamom, saffron, oud) and refreshing (jasmine, pandan, vetiver, marigold). (Related: Frankincense Trees – In …
Read More »Turkish film about ancient city flooded by dam wins EU film competition
This article first appeared on our partner site, Independent Turkish The winners of the 10th annual European Union Human Rights Film Competition were announced and the top prize was awarded to a Turkish film telling the story of Hasankeyf, a 12,000-year-old town, which was flooded by the construction of the …
Read More »Out of town guide: Yamba
Stay up to date with the latest news on Covid-19 closures and restrictions here. The new Byron – that’s what connoisseurs will whisper when describing Yamba. The parallels with the world famous seaside town 90 minutes’ drive away are obvious. There is a brilliant food scene, the subtropical subtropical climate …
Read More »Ancient Hoi An Town Celebrates Heritage Day | Culture – Sports
Tourists stroll around Hoi An Old Quarter at night (Photo courtesy of Hoi An Culture and Sports Center) Quang Nam (VNS / VNA) – The ancient city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam offers free entry to tourists visiting the old quarter and artisan villages from …
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