India : Taj Mahal turns yellow and renovation work is endless
The Supreme Court has ordered the Indian government to find foreign funding to restore the Taj Mahal to its original colour, Euronews reports. The white marble monument is yellowed by pollution and dirt from insects. In recent years, the authorities have shut down hundreds of surrounding plants whose industrial...
READING TIME: 2 minSeattle celebrates the reopening of the nordic museum
After moving into a brand new space, the new Nordic Museum is teaming up with many partners to celebrate Seattle's northern influences throughout May. The Nordic Museum in Seattle reopened its doors on Saturday 5 May 2018 the official opening took place in the presence of Icelandic President Guðni Th....
READING TIME: 3 minMay the Fourth Be With You : The 1st Star Wars Festival arrives in Ireland
Get your lightsabers ready! And discover the Irish Wild Atlantic Way in galactic mode with the new 3-day festival "May the fourth be with you". This Friday, May 4th (the day fans around the world will commemorate the Star Wars universe), this event will bring fans together to celebrate...
READING TIME: 2 minSaudi Arabia takes 34 billion to change its image
Saudi Arabia has officially launched a program to create cultural and leisure centers with investments of 34 billion dollars by 2020, Saudi officials announced last Friday in Riyadh. "The "Quality of Life 2020" programme is one of the pillars of the "Vision 2030" reform plan aimed at diversifying the Saudi...
READING TIME: 1 minPeru before the Incas
Cupisnique, Mochica, Chimú, Lambayeque… Far from having in our imagination the evocative power of the Incas, these ancient cultures...
China now has its own Hollywood
China has its Hollywood: a « City of Cinema » as big as 500 football fields was inaugurated last Saturday, with...
What’s new in New Orleans ?
The Gallier Hall will be restored As part of the Tercentennial Program, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has proposed...
Why could Beijing soon do without tourist visas ?
The Chinese government has decided to abolish the visa open to visitors from 59 countries including the French from...
Boston launches its « Massachusetts Whale Trail »
The Massachusetts Whale Trail is a new tourist attraction linking the various museums and heritage sites of this New...
Warner Bros. Park. Abu Dhabi opens in July
Real estate developer Miral announced yesterday that Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi was going to open its doors to...
