in this case, the plan might be to pump water in. [partner id="arstechnica" align="right"]the city of venice has long been valued for its unique character. built in a lagoon along the coast of italy, the scenic city is crisscrossed with canals. its waterlogged nature draws a steady...
Remember, Smug readers: this place has barely been open three months! Thinking back, Smug Scout did not mind the backwoods experience in the Cafe Stella restroom, which really just meant cold water and nowhere to dry your hands. This one is just plain disgusting. The wall has water stains...
I thought about this in connection with a fundraising event I attended once, a fundraising event for raising money to save Venice from going underwater and having all of its art destroyed. Anyway, I was sitting here, and JC was sitting here. That was Julia, the late Julia Child. And as...
If you’re feeling confident enough why not propose marriage underwater? Bring a little sign with you or have the instructor carry it saying ‘Will You Marry Me?’. You could even bring the ring if you’re feeling brave enough. Tie a piece of string to it to ensure it’s not lost ...
(some with underwater lounges) from the French-flagged Ponant; Paul Gauguin's Paul Gauguin and Aranui Cruises' Aranui 5, which both sail exclusively in the South Pacific; three clipper ships from Star Clippers; six ships from Silversea ; and Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's three yachts that ...
robotic vessel, which remains on the water's surface, will act as a hub by providing electrical power to the other robots and will contain a computer that is the main brain of the system. The three other robots—two that operate underwater and an aerial drone—will be tethered to the ...
Through lockdowns and winter, the town has still been frequently quiet. I’ve spent the better part of a year still knowing no one, yet feeling a friend in the town itself. Almost every day, I walk a path across the clifftops, suspended between the sea to one side and the white cre...
We leave the landscape of Cézanne for that of van Gogh and drive through fields of sunflowers, now brown and past their prime. Arles has been prosperous, and continuously inhabited, for millennia. A Phoenician town, then a big deal in the late Roman Empire. In clear morning light we walk...
Savannahis a 274-foot hybrid yacht that can accommodate 12 guests and 24 crew members. The boat has six cabins and four large decks with an underwater viewing lounge, gym, spa (with a hammam) and a 30-foot long swimming pool with DJ booth. It was named Motor Yacht of the Year at ...
on foot. The long underwater tunnel in the aquarium is a popular attraction. You can watch a variety of marine life at close range. It feels as if you have stepped into the depths of the ocean. The water park and a children’s playground are also great places for children to play in...