How to explore India’s Western Ghats

Straddling the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, this mountain range delivers scenic tea plantations, memorable train journeys, amazing wildlife and more. India’s lush, forest-cloaked Western Ghats are an untamed natural world.  Running parallel to the coastline for 995 miles (1600km) all the way from Gujarat to deep-south Tamil Nadu, these hills also home to waves…

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Get into Parisian hip-hop and rap: gigs, artists and cultural diversity

A night in Paris I’ll never forget was seeing NTM take to the stage after a 10-year break along with 20,000 other fans who packed into the Bercy Arena for the sold-out concert. Rappers Joey Starr and Kool Shen were reunited to celebrate their 30th anniversary as NTM, one of France’s most notorious hip-hop groups.…

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Tahoe’s water is the clearest in decades

It's never been a better time to plan a trip to Lake Tahoe. The gorgeous crystalline waters in North America's largest alpine lake are the clearest they've been since the 1980s, according to a new study - but the effect may only last a couple of years.  Scientists with the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC)…

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The best music festivals in Spain in 2023

From days at the beach to sunset strolls, Spain has long offered inspiration for the creatively minded. One of the most alluring destinations for music fans looking for a fresh adventure, the country provides an unmatched series of unique festival experiences.  With longstanding mainstays like Primavera Sound as well as more-recent additions, here are all…

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MMPRC Signs Partnership Agreement with CNN to Promote Sustainable and Exper…

Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has signed an advertising and branded-content partnership agreement with CNN International Commercial to promote sustainable initiatives from the Maldives. The signing ceremony…

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Postcard from Edinburgh

Edinburgh local Katie Goh recommends the best walks, art spots, neighborhoods and craft breweries in her adopted hometown. I’ve lived in Edinburgh for nearly seven years now, and I’m still discovering new places to visit in this ancient city. My friends and I often describe Edinburgh as a village: in 10 minutes you can walk…

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Best beaches in Michigan – Lonely Planet

With 21% of the world’s fresh water, the longest freshwater coastline in the world and zero sharks, it’s no surprise that Michigan is home to some spectacular and unusual beaches. These beaches reflect the state’s dramatically varied coastlines, from wild and rugged rock-strewn Lake Superior haunts to romantic Lake Michigan sunset vistas to bustling family-friendly…

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