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Cargo and passenger traffic recovers at Red Sea ports
Maj. Gen. Abdul Qader Mohammed Gaballah, head of the Red Sea Ports recovery movement announced the arrival of passengers for travel and tourism between the Ports Authority, Saudi ports, Jordan and the Persian Gulf in March.
It was temporarily shut down during the Jan 25. Egyptian revolution.
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Franz Kafka Museum
Prague, Czech Republic
Pay homage to Prague’s most famous resident in this weird museum. Original documents and photos are exhibited in claustrophobic, strobe-lit sections and marvel at the writer’s complex relationship with Prague which is broached within a trippy short movie. Phone: + 420 257 535 507 Location: Herge-tova Cihelna 2b Opening times: 10am - 6pm Admission Prices: adult/child 120/60 Kč ...
Minar Jomban
Isfahan, Iran
Address: Kaladyn, near Atash Kadeh Constructed as a tomb for a respected local faker (beggar) called Abu Abdullah during the 14th century, with the minarets coming in almost three centuries later, the Minar Jomban today has gained immense popularity as being quite an extraordinary piece of architecture. Tourists know this place for its minarets – go inside one and shake the walls, and you w...
Mosteriro dos Jeronimos
Lisbon, Portugal
Built to herald the success of Vasco da Gama’s discovery of a sea route to India in 1498, this monastery is a beautiful structure, definitely wrought for ‘the glory of God’. This place was first occupied by monks under the Order of St Jerome; on dissolving in 1833, the building was used as a school and orphanage until 1940. Once you enter the church, after marvelling at the intricate stonework, yo...
Can Gio
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Just 25 km southeast of the city, Can Gio is a mangrove forest with natural, untouched beauty. The 75,000 hectares have a wealth of animal and plant species and a wildlife museum and monkey sanctuary. For nature enthusiasts, Can Gio is a worthwhile trip, though it’s more of a retreat for locals than a popular tourist destination. &n...