There’s no evidence of this, but surely there must have been a saying among the great polar explorers of the 19th and early 20th centuries along the lines of, “If there were but more than two poles on this planet.” It seems almost unfair that so many intrepid explorers were willing to sacrifice everything to become the first human to set foot on a perilously difficult to reach place on Earth that, if we’re being frank, is somewhat arbitrary to begin with.

Nevertheless, the polar regions held an irresistible sway for many men who had the means to command ships and crews capable of reaching their desolate centers. Reaching the farthest points north or south meant you’d traveled as far from the bustling center of the globe as was possible; if you were to call yourself a serious explorer at the turn of the 20th century, a trip to the

The Chinese government removed the quarantine measures, and the medical procedure for tourists who entered the country was only a negative test.

From January 8, 2023, China will reopen its borders, SCMP newspaper reported on December 26, and assessed this move as the government’s last step in removing the “Zero Covid” policy, switching to phase of “living with the virus”.

Accordingly, people entering the country, in addition to the requirements of normal visa procedures, only need to present a negative test result (not sure whether rapid test or PCR), done within 48 hours before entry. Persons who do not show signs of Covid-19 when doing customs procedures are not subject to any restrictions. Centralized quarantine has also been removed but the wearing of masks is mandatory.

Hong Kong has dropped most of its Covid-19 prevention measures

People entering Hong Kong do not need to do a PCR test on arrival,

Ba Quang burning grass hill (Vinh Quy grass hill) in Ha Lang, Cao Bang attracts tourists to admire, take photos, camp… thanks to its unique and wild beauty from October to January every year.

Recently, Ba Quang grass hill (Vinh Quy grass hill) – located on the border between Khum Din and Bac Vong hamlets, Vinh Quy commune, Ha Lang district, Cao Bang province is a destination that attracts many tourists and the world. photography enthusiast. From October to January of the following year, this place appears stretching orange-yellow burning lawns, creating a wild and poetic scene, reminding visitors of the image of “miniature Da Lat” (Photo: Thai Duong AC).

Mr. Thai Duong AC – a photographer in Trung Khanh, Cao Bang said: In the past time, many of his clients love to take commemorative photos, wedding photos, fashion photos at the burning grass hill area because of the toxicity.

We’re off this week, our usual winter break spent with a combination of adventuring, relaxing, working when we should be relaxing, all of it over much too fast. Please enjoy this little dip into the archives as we recharge for 2023. – Ed.

I woke up this morning, in this the first month of summer, realizing that I’d just dreamed about skiing in a dump on the East Coast. Night powder feels like finding a bundle of money with no obligation to return it. Like Kelly Slater saying, “Your wave.” It’s not supposed to be, and it rarely it is. But sometimes.

For the first six years of my skiing career, I logged many more nights than days. College, work, distance, budget – those four words pretty much summed it up. I scrapped for time, I scraped for pennies, I conserved my gas, and between classes on Friday afternoon and

Bali – the island of temples is one of thousands of islands that make up the republic of Indonesia. Set amidst the world’s most populous Muslim country, this small island is still predominantly Hindu. This is one of the most famous islands in the Indonesian archipelago. The island is home to an ancient culture known for its warm hospitality. This island is a province of Indonesia, about 153 km wide and 112 km high with a total land area of about 5,780 km2.

Dubbed the paradise island, Bali has an undeniable attraction of an island with a long white sandy beach, golden sunshine, blue water like silk; of a unique culture with sacred water temples, ancient temples lying precariously on mountain peaks or jutting out to catch the waves of the sea, immense terraced fields, and towering volcanoes over 3,000 meters, rolling rivers, deep ravines, pristine lakes in the mouths