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Humboldt Raid Civil War Monuments in Humboldt,...

January 2, 2024

If specificity is the key to a good story, then Humboldt, Kansas, has just about every town beat as far as history is concerned. Walking around town, a visitor is confronted with a series of historical vignettes so specific as to border on absurd, each illustrated with a marble plaque. The many plaques include the following phrases: “Farmer Abel Secrest was shot by Confederates Oct. 14, 1861 after refusing to give up his mules.” “Kate Burnett saved $25,000 in...

Statue of Abbe Faria in Panaji, India

January 2, 2024

Along the riverside promenade in Panaji, one can find a number of fascinating buildings and structures from the Portuguese era. At the square next to the Old Secretariat, there is a towering statue of a man with his hands and fingers outstretched, hypnotizing a woman. On the pedestal is an inscription plaque reading “Jose Custodio Faria (Abade Faria) Fundador da doutrina e metodo da hipnose pela sugestao,” which translates to “Founder of the doctrine and method of hypnosis through...

Gantofta sliprännor in Gantofta, Sweden

January 2, 2024

From a distance, the stream ravine, situated just outside the village of Gantofta south of Helsingborg, seems like a cluster of trees amid flat farmland; however, a closer look reveals treetops nestled in an enchanting valley. As you approach and descend the staircase to the basin, a concealed, lush realm unfolds, showcasing porous sandstone bedrock walls. Etched with hundreds of mysterious prehistoric bowl-shaped grooves, these walls slope inward while towering trees assert their presence with roots firmly entwined in the...

Wellington Writers Walk in New Zealand

January 2, 2024

Visitors strolling along Wellington’s iconic waterfront walkway should keep their eyes peeled. The public path, which hugs the harbor, is adorned by 23 plaques inscribed with quotes, phrases, and poems from New Zealand novelists, authors, and playwrights. The inscriptions can be found underwater, inscribed on wooden deck boards, and hidden on the underside of a pier. The words are tributes to the city and include quotes from notable New Zealand writers such as Katherine Mansfield, Maurice Gee, and Barbara...

The Most Used Revenue Management KPIs for...

January 2, 2024

KPIs for Hotels KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) in hotels are metrics used to measure and evaluate the success of various aspects of hotel operations. These indicators, including occupancy rate, average daily rate, revenue per available room, and gross operating profit per available room, are essential for assessing performance, guiding decision-making, and strategizing for improvements. They The post The Most Used Revenue Management KPIs for Hotels appeared first on Revfine.com.

Why Are Snails and Slugs So Slow?

January 2, 2024

This story was originally published on The Conversation as part of its Curious Kids series, in response to a young reader’s question. It appears here under a Creative Commons license. Wander through your backyard or walk along a stream and it’s likely you’ll see a snail: small, squishy animals with shells on their backs. Snails are found in water, whether in salty oceans, rivers, or lakes. They’re also on land: in forests, grasslands, and even your garden. As you...

Friday Mosque in Khujand, Tajikistan

January 1, 2024

In Khujand, located at the mouth of Tajikistan’s Fergana valley, you can explore one of the oldest cities in central Asia, full of rich cultural contrasts. Take a walk through the city’s center, where you’ll find a pair of mosques next to a large Soviet memorial, across the square from the expansive Panjshanbe Bazaar. Khujand embraces these visual contrasts, which are testaments to the city’s rich Islamic history, and its importance to the erstwhile Soviet empire. The Friday Mosque,...

Riberão do Meio in Centro, Brazil

January 1, 2024

Trekking routes abound In Chapada Diamantina, Brazil’s vast national park known for its sweeping views and dramatic plateaus. Many visitors plan days-long hikes to visit remote peaks and hidden valleys. But it’s also an excellent spot for just lazing around. Case in point: Riberão do Meio, a series of swimming holes with its own natural waterslide near the town of Lençóis. The pools have been naturally formed by the river (of the same name) that feeds them, creating a...

STR Report: Introduction Guide for Hoteliers

January 1, 2024

STR Report The STR Report is a comprehensive analysis of hotel industry performance. It offers critical data on occupancy, average daily rate, and revenue per available room, making it essential for hoteliers and investors to understand market trends, benchmark against competitors, and strategize for revenue maximization and market positioning. Key Takeaways Benchmarking Tool: The STR The post STR Report: Introduction Guide for Hoteliers appeared first on Revfine.com.

The Atlas Obscura Crossword: January Themeless

January 1, 2024

Atlas Obscura’s weekly crossword comes to us from Natan Last, a writer who also helps develop policy and digital products for refugees and asylum seekers. His work can be found in The Atlantic, Los Angeles Review of Books, The New Yorker, and other publications, and he’s currently working on a nonfiction book about crosswords. You can solve the puzzle below, or download it in .pdf or .puz. Note that the links in the clues will take you to Atlas...

Gemfield in Goldfield, Nevada

January 1, 2024

Nevada’s desert landscape is chock full of natural gemstone and minerals awaiting discovery, but when it comes to chalcedony, Gemfield is the cream of the crop. Located in western central Nevada, this public dig site is believed to hold the United States’ largest deposit of gemstone-quality chalcedony. This smooth, quartz stone—whose varieties include agate, jasper, and opalite—is prized for its hardness and luster and is ideal for polishing and for creating jewelry. Gemfield’s chalcedony appears in many shapes, patterns,...

Space Whale in Reno, Nevada

January 1, 2024

Thanks to some creative negotiating, Reno, Nevada is now the permanent home of a full-scale, stained glass art installation representing a humpback whale and her calf. Space Whale is a 50-foot-tall, 30,000-pound sculpture made of steel lattice and nearly 2,000 stained glass panels At night the entire piece—located on the grounds of downtown’s City Plaza—lights up from within. Space Whale debuted atBurning Man in 2016, a “testament to family, our relationships with nature, time and space, and our responsibility...

12 Revenue Management Tips for Hotels

December 31, 2023

Revenue Management Tips for Hotels Revenue management tips are strategies and best practices used to optimize the financial performance of a business, particularly in sectors like hospitality and travel. These tips involve pricing strategies, demand forecasting, market analysis, and inventory control to maximize revenue. They are crucial for businesses to remain competitive, adapt to market The post 12 Revenue Management Tips for Hotels appeared first on Revfine.com.

How to Celebrate the New Year in...

December 30, 2023

Picture this: It’s dark out, the kind of pitch black that comes with winter in the far north. You’re walking with friends around town when you hear a noise, followed by some heavy breathing nearby. Two large figures emerge from around the corner, one carrying a harpoon, the other wearing seal skins and holding a long chain. Both have faces smeared with soot and distorted by tightly wound strings across their noses. You start looking for an exit, but...

L'église de Saint-Salvayre in Alet-les-Bains, France

December 29, 2023

L’église de Saint-Salvayre is a 12th-century church that sits 750 meters above the medieval town of Alet Le Bains in the Aude. Like many places in the region, it plays its part in the Grail legends that radiate from ground zero for conspiracy aficionados, Rennes Le Chateau. Indeed, this rough, minuscule building claims one of the biggest secrets of all. The church and the adjoining hamlet sit at the end of a rutted, narrow road that climbs inexorably from...

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