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Mayan temple damaged in tourist ‘apocalypse’ frenzy
Tourists flocking to Guatemala for “end of the world” parties have damaged an ancient stone temple at Tikal, the largest archeological site and urban center of the Mayan civilization. “Sadly, many...
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A ‘Happy Teddy Christmas!’ from Sankara
(SHREYA KARIA) - A Christmas tree unlike any other. A symbol of love, hope and tenderness nothing personifies the season more than the grand Christmas tree, a tradition dating as far back as the 15th...
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Kitesurfers ride new winds in Libya
Neon crescents twirl over the sheltered waters of Tripoli’s main port, one of the hangouts of Libya’s growing kitesurfing community, thriving after the ouster of dictator Moamer Kadhafi. Jalal Elwalid...
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World’s smelliest, largest flower called ‘Misshapen Giant Penis’
Hundreds of visitors are flocking daily to a botanical garden in southeastern Brazil to watch the rare blooming of the Titan arum, the world’s smelliest and largest tropical flower. Also known as the...
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World to welcome in New Year with a bang
Sydney will Monday kick off a wave of dazzling firework displays welcoming in 2013 from Dubai to Paris and London, with long-isolated Yangon joining the global pyrotechnics for the first time....
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‘Invisible Exhibition’ opens eyes to blindness
The darkness is total. Mundane gestures suddenly become complicated. How do you find the door to your room, cook a meal or cross the road? The “Invisible Exhibition” in the Polish capital Warsaw...
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Good Braai and music lead the way to Mzoli’s
The scenic drive out of Cape Town, covered with colourful landscapes, was especially inspiring in the late-afternoon sun. Highlighted with a golden glow, the city lights and quaint neighbourhoods...
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Caipirnha: Brazil finds a faster way to age liquor
Excuse me, waiter, but why is my caipirinha glowing? Researchers in Brazil say they’ve found a faster way to age the liquor used to make the country’s signature cocktail — zap it with gamma radiation...
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In Pictures: Smirnoff paints Nairobi white
Smirnoff ushered in 2013 in style, with a party that thousands will remember well-in to the new year, at the Carnivore restaurant on 31st December 2012. Dubbed ‘The Night,’ the New Year’s Eve party...
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Hot chocolate tastes better in an orange cup
European scientists say they have found further evidence that how you serve food and drink matters hugely in the perception of taste. Researchers at the Polytechnic University of Valencia and the...
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Vote for your favourite Kenyan restaurants and bars
Voting for the second edition of the Taste Bar & Restaurant Awards in partnership with international premium beer brand Heineken has officially started 7th January 2013. More than 100...
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McDonald’s to become ‘Macca’s’ in Australia
Global fast food chain McDonald’s is embracing its Australian nickname Down Under, with selected stores around the country changing their signage on Tuesday to “Macca’s”. The world-first change — a...
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Cape Town: Romantic capital of South Africa
The international City of Love may be Paris, but here on the African continent, and specifically towards the southern tip, Cape Town is the most amorous place for intended conquests and a romantic...
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Apply to be a Waterslide Tester and earn Sh 2.7 M
The job market in Kenya is tough these days, so why not think outside the box? UK-based resort marketer First Choice is looking to employ a “skilled waterslide tester” for six months with a US $32,000...
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Free WiFi access for entire NY City neighborhood
A Manhattan neighborhood has become the first in New York to have totally free outdoor wireless Internet access, courtesy of Internet giant Google. “All you need is a laptop or smartphone or other...
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Surfers ride high on Morocco’s winter waves
Fleeing the gloom of northern Europe in search of warm winter waves, surfers are flocking to a fishing village on Morocco’s Atlantic coast now selling itself as a top surf destination. It may be a...
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Restaurant Review: Moniko’s Garden Restaurant
For hiding away in Valley Arcade in Lavington, Moniko’s Garden Restaurant is something very special. A tranquil water feature sits in the middle of the courtyard, surrounded by fresh garden herbs....
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Be kind to your seafood, study urges
A lobster thrown live into boiling water may suffer for many seconds, said a scientist who argued Thursday that crustaceans can likely feel pain. A set of experiments on crabs revealed that the...
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5 things you don’t know about Sun International
Sun International is one of Africa’s premier hotel and resort groups. A thrilling journey awaits you from the fairest Cape to the Palace of the Lost City at Sun City and onwards to the smoke that...
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Spanish horse riders leap flames in celebration
About 100 Spanish horse riders jumped burning logs, flames leaping into the night, in a controversial, centuries-old rite celebrated every year in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares. Crackling...
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