A new form of tourism, traveling to places with sufficiently clear night skies for astronomy, has developed in recent years, and one of its hottest spots is the Atacama Desert of northern Chile, which has unpolluted clear dry air and no nearby cities to create light pollution.
Already home to a number of “super-observatories,” the area will now have tours available to the Alma observatory, which uses 65 antennae to create the equivalent of a 10-mile-long telescope. The Guardian (UK) has MORE.
Rethymno is a rare combination of history and modern-day luxury, with its multicultural old town, tropical beaches and exquisite Cretan cuisine.
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From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
DrFumblefinger shares some early morning photos taken of an olive vendor in Marrakech’s Souk.
This ceremony re-enacts the custom of the royal court during the Joseon dynasty to ensure the security of the king and his court.
George G shares fond memories of visits to Europe’s many Christmas markets
From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
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An exhibit organized by the Art Institute of Chicago explores another facet of the painter’s work
