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Hi from the blue Adriatic!
Croatia has recently been crowned for having the cleanest sea, but the last time I dipped in, between work shifts, the temperature of the water was extremely high. In fact, a couple of weeks ago, the Croatian town of Dubrovnik recorded the warmest sea temperature ever measured in the country – 29.7 degrees Celsius.
The entire world broke the record for the highest average temperature last Monday – 17.15 degrees!
In some tourist spots, the situation is so dire that water-saving measures were introduced. A town in Mallorca is the latest to cut off the supply between 11 pm and 4 pm, leaving the water available only for 7 hours a day.
The climate is crumbling apart, and it’s not unusual that, besides the Olympics, one of the hottest news stories at the moment, people are open to inventing more doable forms of competition. Such is testing the endurance in chair-sitting, which reminded me slightly of Montenegro’s lazy contest.
Don’t underestimate new sports that could end up being part of the Summer Olympics. After all, there were quirky Olympic contests before too, from live pigeon shooting and pistol dueling to painting.
More hot and medal-bearing stories stole the attention in the past weeks. If you’re under the scorching Sun, find comfort in this week’s spotlighted feature, on the hottest place in the world where people still live!
Find this in today’s newsletter:
- Words: Airport analytics.
- Images: Somewhere, over the rainbow.
- Numbers: Gold medal for working too much.
- P.S.: The Swiss army knife of connectivity.
Have a cool week!
Ivan Kralj
Pipeaway.com
Silly Side: Why did the marathon runner become a travel agent? They wanted to go on long journeys without all the running. Sprint through our stories and click on those that deserve medals!
FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
Feeling the Heat?
Ready for a sizzling adventure? Dive into the Danakil Depression – the hottest inhabited place on Earth! From volcanoes and geysers to salt mines and surreal landscapes, this Ethiopian hotspot is not for the faint-hearted. Join me as I navigate the “African massage” roads, dodge testicle-chopping tales, and witness the smoking Erta Ale volcano.
PEDAL POWER PAYS
Until August 11th, Copenhagen will be rewarding its eco-conscious visitors with free lunches, wine, coffee, ice-creams, sports activities, and museum visits. As long as you contribute with a climate-friendly action (such as riding a bicycle, using public transport, or picking litter), you can count on the CopenPay freebie.
FLY TOMORROW
When the Saudi Arabian capital becomes the host of the Riyadh Expo in 2030, visitors will be able to experience a very new type of transport – the FlyNow self-driving helicopters. Would you use an eCopter?
TREASURE HUNT
An AirIndia passenger refused all refreshments during a five-and-a-half-hour flight from Jeddah to Delhi. His unusual behavior caught the attention, and the security personnel found 75,000 euros worth of gold smuggled in his rectum.
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Labeled as the highest hotel in the world, Ovo Patagonia will provide a new perspective on the Argentinian mountains. Four accommodation units perched on the cliffs are reachable only by a thrilling hike and via ferrata. The night in the egg-shaped pod starts from $1,600 for two.
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Forget about the typical golf cart! In North Carolina, llamas step into the field. These sturdy animals are not just great companions for your treks or weddings; they are also pros at – carrying your clubs.
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In Scotland, sunsets adorned the skies with some quite special arcs – pink rainbows.
53%
The percentage of Americans who don’t plan to use all their time off this year. Despite being entitled to the shortest leave among the surveyed countries (12 days), working adults in the US are champions in not resting.
110
The number of days Lael Wilcox plans to spend pedaling, in an attempt to break the current Guinness World Record for the fastest women’s trip around the world by bicycle (124 days, held by Jenny Graham). To achieve this feat, the American will have to ride more than 260 kilometers a day. Not chasing records, Madeline Hoffmann traveled across 23 countries over 15 months, on a second-hand bicycle.
60,000
The number of pizza slices Princess Cruises served on its Love Boats fleet to make the greatest pizza party in the world. They used 3 tons of dough, a ton of cheese, and over 600 kilos of pepperoni.
Data Plans for Every Mood
Tired of juggling SIM cards like a circus performer? Fear not! Yesim, the Swiss-based eSIM wizard, has conjured up a solution hotter than a fondue pot at a ski chalet. With coverage spanning over 150 countries, Yesim’s eSIMs are your passport to global connectivity. Affordable and flexible, Yesim offers single-country, regional, and global eSIM packages. From North America and the EU to the Middle East, stay connected wherever you go!
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