According to the Azerbaijani business information portal ABC.AZ, the Institute of Geology of National Science Academy of Azerbaijan held an open day on Tuesday for pupils of Baku school No.160 during which the students familiarized themselves with mud volcanoes and how they are created. Among the institute's core competencies…
It’s a big year for the Galapagos
In the year that may yet see the Galapagos Islands named one of the New7Wonders of Nature, the Galapagos Conservancy is moving ahead with its plans to preserve and restore the Galapagos' extraordinary biological wealth and diversity. With the help of scientists and staff at the Charles…
Matterhorn/Cervino: 1871, 1911, 1931
It's a year of anniversaries for the Matterhorn/Cervino. The first one commemorates an event that took place 140 years ago and featured Lucy Walker from England, who became the first woman to climb the majestic mountain. Walker began her Alpinist career in 1858 when she was advised by her doctor…
Angel Falls (Salto Ángel) makes the waterfall top 10
CNN Travel has put Angel Falls in Venezuela on its list of the ten most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The author of "10 most beautiful waterfalls", Beth Collins, was thrilled by the splendour of the spectacle: "The tallest waterfall in the world at 3,211 feet, Angel Falls is…
Table Mountain is on the money!
The South Africa 100 Rand banknote features Table Mountain on the obverse side, while a group of galloping zebras in the foreground symbolizes the role nature plays in the country's tourism industry.
Support for Filipino finalist could boost tourism by 40 percent
''In the Philippines, we have 80 million cellphones for 95 million Filipinos,'' Aquino said. ''Isang text niyo. baka pwede magkasundo, text PPUR and send it to 2861 [Just one text, maybe you can urge your friends to text PPUR and send it to 2861],'' he added.
Sing a song for Jeju
Kwon Jung-eun and Kim Cheong, who are attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston, composed the lyrics and music, and nine fellow-students, three Korean, two Korean-American, two Japanese, one Chinese and one American sang the song in the recording studio.
New7Wonders Finalists in Transatlantic Partnership
The Bay of Fundy and the Cliffs of Moher already share an ocean, and now they also share their New7Wonders of Nature mission.
Polish President supports New7Wonders campaign
Polish President, Mr. Bronislaw Komorowski, announces his support for the Masurian Lake District.
The wonders of cricket and nature
Once the Cricket World Cup ends, attention will begin to focus on one of the world's next big events: the election of the New7Wonders of Nature and the announcement of the winners on 11 November.