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The mysterious healing plant that only grows on Greece’s Chios island
Known as the “painted village,” Pyrgi is undoubtedly one of the most photogenic places in the world. Located on Chios, the fifth largest of Greece’s islands, it’s made up of houses adornedReadMore
Paris Tutankhamun show sets new record with 1.42 mn visitors
Shawdesh Desk: A blockbuster Tutankhamun show set a new all-time French record Sunday, with 1.42 million visitors flocking to see the exhibition in Paris, the organisers said. The turnout beatReadMore
Paris tests new bubble-shaped water taxi
Paris is testing out a new form of travel: an eco-friendly bubble-shaped taxi that zips along the water up and down the Seine River. Organizers are holding test runs thisReadMore
New Zealand bans dolphin swimming
Shawdesh Desk: New Zealand has banned tourists from swimming with dolphins at its iconic Bay of Islands next to the North Island. The popular tourist spot draws in visitors thanksReadMore
Terrified tourists brave glass-bottomed bridge and its platform over cliff edge
Tourists with nerves of steel have been taking on a terrifying bridge in China, which crosses over one of south China’s prettiest valleys. Oh, and did we mention it’s glass-bottomedReadMore
2 arrested in Hawaii near giant telescope protest site
Shawdesh Desk: Two men were arrested and a Hawaii state flag was torn Friday when crews and police arrived to a lava field on a Big Island mountain to removeReadMore
‘London literary pub’ tour brings writers and writing home
Shawdesh Desk: A bartender asks Gavin Smith whether he fancies a citrus pale ale or Kolsch-style lager at the Newman Arms — a London pub dating back to 1730. TheReadMore
New ‘Moana’ attraction, ‘Star Wars’ hotel at Disney World
Shawdesh Desk: Disney officials say they plan to open an attraction based on the animated film “Moana” at Walt Disney World, and they announced the name of a “Star Wars”-themedReadMore
