Category: Travel
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Harvesting Oranges on The Island of Malta
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The Blood Orange was commonly associated with the island of Malta during the 18th century. They were often used as diplomatic gifts.
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A Walk in the Clouds of French Wine Country
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A few months ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Randy and Anne Giarraputo from New Orleans. After 23 years of teaching in Louisiana, they decided to retire to Cordes-sur-Ciel — a small village in southern France.
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This Week in Twitter Travel Shorts
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Here is a collection of short travel videos that I recently posted to Twitter. Countries in this lineup include France, Montenegro, and Sri Lanka.
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Montenegro’s Lake Skadar National Park
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As the largest freshwater lake in Southeastern Europe, Lake Skadar is home to over 270 different species of birds.
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AI News: Autonomous Sailboats and Water Infrastructure Robots
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Artificial intelligence and robotics is changing our world and our economy. From autonomous sailboats to water infrastructure, AI will add an enormous amount of economic growth over the next 12 years.
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40 Hours to Produce a Disaster-Proof Concrete Building
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The global market for infrastructure is growing. Outdated bridges, highways, and water systems in developed countries, coupled with surging demand in emerging economies, will drive international construction spending in the years ahead. Automation promises to lower costs and improve efficiencies. The U.S. Marine Corps just 3D-printed a concrete barracks in 40 hours using four workers.…
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World’s First Robot Taxi Begins Driving in Tokyo, Japan
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The world’s first autonomous taxi is taking to the streets in Tokyo today.
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Trakošćan Castle in Croatia
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Built in the 13th century, the castle’s name is thought to have come from the Ancient Thracians.
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Singapore’s Incredible Environmental Progress
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Environmental education was the key to making Singapore the clean, organized, and efficient city it is today.
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Wine in the Shadow of the Kotor Fortress
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In the shadow of the imposing Kotor Fortress in Montenegro, on a trail that has carried war, wine, and information for centuries, there is a man selling local wine. I decided to give it a try.