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- 1Reviewer tries Scenic Plus dining on New Zealand's Northern Explorer●Now free for all to read... I experienced the new Scenic Plus dining class available aboard New Zealand's long-distance
Travel writer Tim Richards has made his article freely available describing the new Scenic Plus dining class on New Zealand's long-distance Northern Explorer train, which he experienced on a journey from Wellington to Auckland. The piece covers the premium restaurant service now offered aboard the country's flagship scenic rail route.
- 2Norn: the extinct Norse language of Scotland's Northern Isles●Norn, útdauð norrœna mál' Skotlands norðreyjar https:// youtu.be/ji1XP9r7v80?is=HjODxH il_Savbz5a # stem # science # his
Attention is turning to Norn, the extinct North Germanic language once spoken in Scotland's Northern Isles, descended from the Old Norse of Norse settlers. Posts tagged under science, history and linguistics highlight the language's story, pointing to a video exploring how it survived for centuries before dying out, likely in the 1800s, and what its legacy means for Scotland's linguistic history.
- 3Hikers drawn to the protected Gorges de Saint-Aubert●“Gorges de Saint-Aubert” There are places so protected that they can only be discovered on foot. For lovers of uneven an
Outdoor enthusiasts are highlighting the Gorges de Saint-Aubert, an exceptionally protected site in the Suisse Normande area of Normandy, northern France. The gorge can only be explored on foot, via steep and uneven paths, making it a destination for experienced hikers seeking wild, restricted-access landscapes. Walkers are sharing tips and impressions of the site's rugged trails and protected natural setting.
- 4Hikers praise Finland's Oulanka National Park trails●Der Oulanka Nationalpark ist ein Labyrinth aus Waldpfaden, die sich durch Fichten und Kiefern schlängeln. Manche sind sc
Travellers are describing Oulanka National Park in northern Finland as a maze of forest paths winding through spruce and pine. Some routes are narrow and root-covered, others broad and well worn, making the park a popular destination for hikers exploring the Finnish wilderness near Oulu and the Scandinavian north.
- 5New book examines Northern Michigan as a climate haven▼Book explores Northern Michigan’s climate haven potential
A newly published book argues that Northern Michigan could become a refuge for people seeking safer places to live as climate change intensifies elsewhere in the United States. Coverage from Great Lakes Echo and Lansing City Pulse highlights the book's exploration of the region's climate haven potential, including its water resources and relative insulation from extreme heat, wildfires and sea-level rise.
- 6Climate communicators team up on El Nino and polar sea ice●Part 1 of a 2-part collaboration between Dave Borlace ("Just have a Think") and Ella Gilbert (Dr Gilbz) about possible c
Science communicators Dave Borlace, creator of the Just Have a Think channel, and glaciologist Ella Gilbert, known as Dr Gilbz, have released the first part of a two-part collaboration examining possible links between the recent Super El Nino and sea ice changes in both the Arctic and Antarctica. The series explores how the powerful ocean-warming event may be affecting polar ice in the northern and southern hemispheres.