The city has a unique opportunity to showcase its dynamic history and culture, draw new fans to a range of entertainment and attractions and capture the economic impact of all this activity. City officials, our local hospitality industry, regional sports teams and venues and the folks at the San Jose Mineta International Airport have been working together for many months to position San Jose as a home base for visitors and provide local residents opportunities to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
Many remember the Ecce Homo painting that decorates one of its walls not for the original 19th-century brushstrokes, but for the disastrous restoration carried out by a woman then just over 80 years old who acted spontaneously and without asking anyone's permission, though with good intentions. The work of Cecilia Gimenez, who passed away this Monday at the age of 94, was not only catastrophic, blurry, and unrecognizable, but also became an object of ridicule.
When I was 10, I remember preparing for the most exciting adventure of my life - so far. My family and I were going on a cruise from Mumbai to Lakshadweep Island. I could hardly stand the anticipation. My father, in those days, was still an up-and-coming businessman, and paying for our travels didn't come easy. But he always made sure to prioritize travel.
After host­ing the International Symposium on Olive Oils of Croatia and the Adriatic Coast in September, orga­nized by Olive Oil Times, the spot­light returned from October 9 to 11 for the eighth World Championship of Olive Picking. "We're build­ing a des­ti­na­tion brand that doesn't imi­tate but inspires," said Ivana Jelinčić, direc­tor of the Postira Tourist Board. Alongside the Tourist Board, the event was sup­ported by the Municipality of Postira, the local agri­cul­tural coop­er­a­tive and the Aldura Sport agency.
Few travel experiences capture the imagination quite like a journey across Türkiye and Egypt. Both countries are cradles of civilization, where history, culture, and natural beauty intersect in extraordinary ways. From the vibrant streets of Istanbul to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, and from the iconic Pyramids of Giza to the tranquil shores of the Red Sea, this 15-day itinerary offers travelers the chance to immerse themselves in ancient wonders while enjoying modern comforts.
In March 1982 in the heart of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, the mayor of a red sandstone village in the department of Corrèze came up with an innovative idea that he felt could help stem the rural exodus, not just from the beautiful but sleepy countryside around his home, but perhaps even across France. Charles Ceyrac's scheme had the potential to inject new life into historic villages that were packed with history and heritage, but struggling economically as people left to live in bigger towns.