The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump begins this week as Republicans and his legal team argue the impeachment is unconstitutional.
And, South Africa has paused a planned deployment of a coronavirus vaccine from AstraZeneca after a study there showed it may be less effective against a new strain of the virus detected there. Also, how worried are U.S. health officials about variant strains of the virus in the U.S.?
Romania is an amazing county in Eastern Europe. Even with Transylvania being over-mystified, it is probably one of the most underrated travel destinations in Europe offering everything from amazing landscapes, beautiful mountains, vibrant cities, mediveal castles and more mediveal castles 😉 and lovely people. Find out in 4 amazing minutes minutes, why Romania should definitely be on your bucket list in case this pandemic should ever be over someday.
A seperate episode from the Danube Delta will follow shortly. 00:01 Breb, Maramures
Video Timeline: 00:07 Mocăniță railway, Maramures 00:29 Village Maramures 00:39 Merry Cemetery, Săpânța, Maramures 00:47 Peri-Săpânţa Monastery, Wooden Churches, Maramures 00:58 Bârsana Monastery, Wooden Churches, Maramures 01:09 Brașov, Transylvania 01:27 Sighișoara,Transylvania 01:44 Sibiu,Transylvania 01:51 Fortified Evangelical Church Harman, Transylvania 01:57 Fortified Church Prejmer, Transylvania 02:01 Râșnov Fortress, Transylvania 02:04 Castelul Corvinilor (Corvins’ Castle) 02:07 Făgăraș Fortress 02:08 Bran Castle – The tourist trap “Dracula Castle” near Brasov, Transylvania 02:15 Poenari Citadel – “The real Dracula Castle” in Transylvania 02:20 Castelul Peles (Peles castle) in Transylvania 02:23 Iași 02:27 Saltmine Salina Turda 02:35 Apuseni Mountains Transylvania 02:41 Bucegi Natural Park 02:47 Rimetea, Apuseni Mountains Transylvania 02:58 Runc, Apuseni Mountains Transylvania 03:08 Transfăgărășan Mountain Road 03:35 Vidraru Dam 03:56 Făgăraș 03:59 Iași 04:10 Bucharest
Nestling At the heart of the Vermillion Coast, at the foot of the famous terraced vineyard, the delightful seaside town of Banyuls-sur-Mer, home town of the sculptor Aristide Maillol, offers its visitors and holidaymakers a marvellous range of things to explore. With its seafront esplanade, dotted with palm trees, the sandy and pebbly beaches, the marina, thalassotherapy institute, wine cellars, and also the aquarium of the Arago Laboratory, which displays Mediterranean fauna, the underwater path of the marine nature reserve of Cerbère-Banyuls, and the Mediterranean garden of Mas de la Serre, Banyuls-sur-Mer really provides a wide range of attractions!
In the midst of the pandemic, Williams-Sonoma has stood out as a company, its stock price reaching a new all-time high in January 2021, despite many businesses declining. Paired with its strength in e-commerce, the company’s ongoing success is due in large part to consumers staying at home more than ever before. Still, the company faces potential headwinds as the shift to online shopping impacts home furnishing sales and rivals like online furniture retailer Wayfair increase their market share. As a retailer known for its brick-and-mortar locations, can the brand keep up its success?
Introducing one of the most spectacular beachfront offerings anywhere in Hawaii: Orchid at Maui Beach Place. Perfectly located adjacent to Charley Young Beach, one of Maui’s most acclaimed beaches, this new, contemporary 3 bedroom and 3.5 bathroom luxury townhome is sure to satisfy the most discerning Buyer looking for perfection in the Pacific.
Waterfront, in the midst of Kihei, yet incredibly private, this property is ideal for those looking for a convenient getaway yet with a sense of seclusion. The first floor seamlessly transitions indoor/outdoor living with the living area and gourmet’s chef kitchen blending into the spacious lanai, heated pool and expansive lawn. Head to the second floor and enjoy sweeping, panoramic views from the 450+ square foot Master Bedroom. As an added bonus, the finished basement adds a plethora of options.
Top-of-the-line Thermador appliances, walnut cabinetry, Italian porcelain tile and more make this impeccably furnished townhome a rare turnkey opportunity. With one of the most storied beaches on Maui at its doorsteps, MPB’s Orchid is ready as the place to build the memories of a lifetime.
“Sunday Morning” takes us to Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands. Videographer: Charles Schultz.
The Ten Thousand Islands are a chain of islands and mangrove islets off the coast of southwest Florida, between Cape Romano and the mouth of the Lostmans River. Some of the islands are high spots on a submergent coastline. Others were produced by mangroves growing on oyster bars.
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it’s often called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.
“Up North” is my first “aerial film”, using only images collected from drone. A look at the lands of the North, from its terraces to the typical morning fog that forms along the slopes that connect the Douro to Tâmega. A trip through the clouds to enjoy and “fly” a little.
Portugal is a southern European country on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain. Its location on the Atlantic Ocean has influenced many aspects of its culture: salt cod and grilled sardines are national dishes, the Algarve’s beaches are a major destination and much of the nation’s architecture dates to the 1500s–1800s, when Portugal had a powerful maritime empire.
The weekend’s biggest talking points are dissected by Tyler Brûlé, Christoph Lenz, Benno Zogg, Chiara Rimella and Jan E Brucker, with commentary from our editors in London and Tokyo. Plus: what is on the pages of ‘The National’ newspaper in the UAE?
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