Weimar is world-famous. A number of important philosophers, musicians, and literary figures used to live here – including renowned poets Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller. Weimar Classicism attracts tourists even today. But the city of Thuringia is also home to a dark chapter of German history. There, the Nazis built built one of their largest concentration camps, Buchenwald, where a total of around 266,000 people were imprisoned.
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Village Walks: Lacoste In The Luberon, France (4K)
Opposite the village of Bonnieux, Lacoste is set on one of the Luberon’s most impressive sites. Perched on the northern slopes of the Petit Luberon Mountain, this charming village of 420 residents offers spectacular views over the Calavon Valley and the Mountains of Vaucluse. The walls of the towering ruined castle standing above Lacoste appear to protect the authentic Provençal village.
French Polynesia Tours: ‘The Brando Resort’ On The Island Of Tetiaroa
the Luxury Travel Expert – The Brando is a unique luxury resort on French Polynesia’s breathtakingly beautiful private island of Tetiaroa – an atoll composed of a dozen small islands surrounding a sparkling lagoon 30 miles northeast of Tahiti.
The Brando offers carefree luxury in the midst of pristine nature. With access to the island by private plane, the resort features 35 villas on white-sand beaches frequented by sea turtles, manta rays and exotic birds. The resort was designed to reflect Polynesian lifestyles and culture.
Views: The New York Times Magazine – Nov 6, 2022


The Democrats’ Last Stand in Wisconsin
With the G.O.P. in control of a majority of statehouses, Democrats are fighting for seats in battleground states. Is it too late?
The Untold Story of ‘Russiagate’ and the Road to War in Ukraine
Russia’s meddling in Trump-era politics was more directly connected to the current war than previously understood.
A Championship Season in Mariachi Country
Every year along the Texas border, high school teams battle it out in one of the nation’s most intense championship rivalries. But they’re not playing football.
Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Nov 7, 2022

Inside Barron’s November 7, 2022 Issue:
A Legacy Is on the Line as Musk Takes Over Twitter
Love him or hate him, the Tesla CEO is about to show whether Twitter can take flight under his ownership. More than his billions are at stake.
Wishful Thinking Won’t Sway Fed on Rate Hikes. But a Recession Might.
A Divided Congress Might Not Be Good for Stocks This Time Around
As the Fed Leans Into Higher Rates, Investors Should Lean Into Fundamentals
Higher Interest Rates Alone Won’t Rein in Inflation. Here’s What Might.
Tech’s Next Problem: Businesses Are Cutting Back Too
Political Analysis: Final Midterm Campaign Issues
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the final hours of the midterm campaign and the factors that could determine the outcome.
Front Page: The New York Times – November 5, 2022
U.S. Added 261,000 Jobs in October, Signaling Economic Resilience
Job growth is slowing but remains stronger than comfortable for the Federal Reserve, which is trying to tame high inflation.
Frustrating and Often Fruitless: The Search for Missing Russian Soldiers
Russian families searching for loved ones say the system for finding missing soldiers is as disorganized as Vladimir Putin’s military effort, which has been marked by dysfunction from the beginning.
Confusion and Frustration Reign as Elon Musk Cuts Half of Twitter’s Staff
The layoffs hit across many divisions, including the engineering and machine learning units, the teams that manage content moderation, and the sales and advertising departments.
Madagascar Views: The Labord’s Chameleon (BBC)
Discover how a Labord’s chameleon learns how to hunt for a meal and find a potential mate, all in a short lifespan of just four months.
Labord’s chameleon is a semelparous species of chameleon, a lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.
Village Walk: Montalcino In Tuscany, Western Italy
Montalcino is a beautiful historical town perched in a hilltop in Tuscany, Italy.
The town is known for the production of delicious wine, the famous Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino, and is a lovely destination for a day out in Tuscany.
Montalcino has much to offer its visitors: a beautiful medieval center, stunning views over the surrounding countryside and wonderful food and wine are just the start of it.
This is our guide to the best things to do in Montalcino, Tuscany.
Culture: The New Review Magazine – Nov 6, 2022

Inside the November 6, 2022 Issue: