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Rendlesham Forest: "Britain's Roswell" and the lights among the pines

14/08/2026
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World - Mysteries & the bizarre - Over three nights at the end of December 1980, American servicemen at RAF Woodbridge and Bentwaters reported strange lights in Rendlesham Forest. The memo written by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Halt, ..

Fenghuang Ancient Town - China's Premier Ancient City

13/08/2026
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World - World food culture - Fenghuang is a small, beautiful, and peaceful town. Fenghuang is charming for its ancient scenery and its simple, honest people. It carries the breath of a classic style, along with a truly unique a ..

[Photos] Sapa - Day and Night

13/08/2026
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[Drinking Spot] Bach Hop Quan - 281 Yen Hoa, Yen Hoa Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi

13/08/2026
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Travel & Backpacking - Restaurant & hotel reviews - The restaurant is located right at the beginning of Yen Hoa - Trung Kinh with a varied menu. The 1st floor has floor seating while the 2nd floor has chair seating. Personally, I feel the dishes here ..

The Phoenix Lights, 1997: a huge V formation, or two events merged into one?

13/08/2026
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World - Mysteries & the bizarre - On the evening of 13 March 1997, thousands of people in Arizona described a formation of lights travelling from the north down towards Phoenix; later, a nearly stationary row of lights appeared sout ..

The Belgian UFO wave 1989-1990: black triangles, radar and an F-16 pursuit

12/08/2026
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World - Mysteries & the bizarre - From late 1989, Belgian police officers and civilians reported clusters of three slow-moving lights, sometimes perceived as one dark triangle. On the night of 30-31 March 1990 the Belgian Air Force ..

Vietnam's Most Dangerous Mountain Passes: Terrain Features and Best Times to Avoid

11/08/2026
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Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - Mountain passes are what captivate backpackers, but they are also what claim the most lives. Most accidents on mountain passes do not result from high speed, but rather from riders not knowing what ..

12 Common Travel Scams and How to Spot Each One

11/08/2026
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Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - Most travel scams are not sophisticated. They repeatedly follow a few old patterns, and the reason they remain effective is that the targets are tired, rushed, or overly relaxed and off their guard. ..

How to eat out without getting ripped off: spotting red-flag eateries and handling the bill

11/08/2026
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Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - Getting ripped off is rarely random. It happens in places where three conditions exist at the same time: passing tourists who won't return a second time, menus without clearly displayed prices, and ..

First Aid for 12 Common Situations When Backpacking

11/08/2026
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Miscellany - Health & beauty - Health note: This article only provides initial first aid knowledge for handling situations while waiting for medical assistance. It does not replace a doctor's diagnosis and treatment. In all serio ..

USS Nimitz and the 2004 "Tic Tac": a strange object at sea, or the limits of sensors?

11/08/2026
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World - Mysteries & the bizarre - In November 2004, the USS Nimitz carrier group tracked radar contacts off the coast of California. The pilot David Fravor and his colleagues reported a white, pill-shaped object operating over an ar ..

The Hessdalen lights: a natural UFO laboratory in a Norwegian valley

10/08/2026
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World - Mysteries & the bizarre - The Hessdalen valley has recorded white, yellow and red balls of light, sometimes hovering and sometimes moving for minutes at a time. A peak in the early 1980s led to a measurement campaign in 1984 ..

The Marfa Lights: Texas desert orbs and the test by spectroscopy

09/08/2026
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World - Mysteries & the bizarre - From the viewing area east of Marfa, people see points of light that change colour, split and merge, or glide across Mitchell Flat. Many of the everyday lights have been shown to be headlights on Hi ..

The Min Min lights: the glow that follows travellers across the Australian outback

08/08/2026
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World - Mysteries & the bizarre - People crossing the outback describe a white, yellow or green orb that quietly follows a vehicle, retreats when chased and disappears without a trace. Min Min stories carry their own meanings in man ..

Characteristics of Northern Vietnamese Cuisine

07/08/2026
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Culture & Cuisine - Regional specialties - Vietnam is divided into three geographical regions: North, Central, and South. Although they share common traits in their dining styles, each region retains distinct characteristics, creating a uniq ..

SAPA TRAVEL IN SUMMER

07/08/2026
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Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - While northern provinces are entering the peak heat of summer, visiting Sapa during this time allows you to feel cool and comfortable, where daily temperatures range from only 20 to 25 degrees Celsi ..

Ball lightning: the glowing sphere through a window, and a plasma problem with no agreed answer

07/08/2026
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World - Mysteries & the bizarre - Ball lightning is described as a glowing sphere from a few centimetres to tens of centimetres across, lasting far longer than a lightning stroke, drifting sideways and then fading or exploding. Thou ..

Nhat Le Coast in Quang Binh – A Peaceful Beauty That Makes Everyone Want to Return

06/08/2026
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Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - Where is Nhat Le Beach located? Nhat Le Beach is located in Dong Hoi City, Quang Binh Province, just about 1 km from the city center. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the North Central reg ..

St Elmo's fire: the blue flame on the mast that sailors both feared and welcomed

06/08/2026
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World - Mysteries & the bizarre - In an electrical storm, the top of a mast, an aircraft wing or any sharp object can emit a blue-violet glow accompanied by a hissing sound. Old sailors saw it as a sign of protection from Saint Eras ..

Enchanted by the Beauty of Water Lily Season on Yen Stream, My Duc, Hanoi

05/08/2026
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Travel & Backpacking - Tips & sharing - Enchanted by the beauty of water lily season on Yen Stream, My Duc, Hanoi. Not as bustling as the Huong Pagoda festival season, Yen Stream during the water lily season is peaceful and picturesque. Y ..

Review Sky Resort Hoa Binh: Located next to Thang Thien Waterfall, Mong Hoa, Ky Son, Hoa Binh

05/08/2026
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Travel & Backpacking - Restaurant & hotel reviews - Located next to Thang Thien Waterfall in Mong Hoa, Ky Son, Hoa Binh, Sky Resort Hoa Binh still retains the pristine beauty of the mountains and forests, making it suitable for families and team buil ..