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Ningaloo Reef in Western Autralia is a heaven on earth for snorkellers and sea nature lovers. Famous for its whale sharks, 500 species of fish, 300 species of coral, turtles, sponges and almost every kind of marine life, the Ningaloo Coast was officially included Friday 24th June in UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Hopefully, the decision will mark a milestone to a decade-long conservation battle over…
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Smurf Village came to life in Spain. The village of Juzcar had all its houses painted blue as part of a promotion for the world premiere of “The Smurfs 3D”, which is going to be released in cinemas on 5 August 2011. Sony Pictures Releasing chose the village of 250 inhabitants to promote the 3D film directed by Raja Gosnell, with Katy Perry’s…
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It felt like a trip back in time or at least a tour on set of “the Pirates of the Caribbean” last Sunday at Flisvos Marina, Paleo Faliro, Athens. Passers-by were surprised by the presence of a corsair ship replica with pirates on board. That was the launching ceremony of the first Czech school ship, replica of the corsair ship La Grace…
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No, I don’t mean water-ski. Didn’t you know that Greece is not in fact all about the sun and sea? It’s also about snowy mountains, forestlands, ski resorts and cosy chalets. So you don’t believe me? I know that the image of “the land of the white houses and the blue sea” cannot easily be beat by its hinvernal alternative, but…
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