Let’s go camping and fishing

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When you decide to get out of the great big concrete jungle and head out to the wilderness for some rest and relaxation, there are quite a good few options to undertake. If you are into going the whole hog when camping, then you are probably aware of all that is entailed in preparing for this sort of thing. If not, well, then you probably need a word of advice or two from whoever will be willing to give it to you. From there, you can then decide what it is you want to do and how exactly you want to go about doing it.

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Fishing

If you are keen to get the rod and reel out and protect yourself from the elements by making a purchase at a place that has swags for sale, then you are probably in the right frame of mind to get this done the right way. There is not much more satisfying than hooking a big one and then frying it up on the fire if it is not hooked on a catch and release basis. Remember to obey the rules of the environment you are in and to always treat nature with the greatest of respect. Continue reading “Let’s go camping and fishing”

The new Titanic will sail in 2022 with boats for all

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It was proclaimed unsinkable. A dramatic bravado, as would be demonstrated very soon. And yet, something true fluttered behind that exaggerated expression of pride. The Atlantic swallowed the Titanic at dawn from April 14 to April 15, 1912 during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, but in reality the ship never died at all. Throughout this century, its history has been reborn indefatigably, like a phoenix.

Titanic II

One of the people who has helped keep the legend alive has been Clive Palmer, an Australian entrepreneur and ex-politician who became a billionaire thanks to his investments in iron, nickel and coal. In 2012, Palmer announced a project worthy of his fortune. He wanted to build a replica of the historic cruise ship, and he was willing to put some 440 million euro on the table. He called his company Blue Star Line, an obvious nod to the British company White Star Line, owner of the RMS Titanic and its “brother” HMHS Britannic, sunk while serving the country in the First World War. Continue reading “The new Titanic will sail in 2022 with boats for all”

London’s abandoned and secret subway stations

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The metro stations have always captivated photographers, architects and tourists. They do the overwhelming current buildings and also the oldest, abandoned, mysterious.

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The London Underground has 155 years of history. Its official opening was on January 10, 1863. Since then many stations have stopped being used, some demolished, although at least forty remain intact, as they were. These facilities are usually outside the reach of the public, although guided tours are organized from time to time. Continue reading “London’s abandoned and secret subway stations”