British Explorer Alice Morrison Arrives in AlUla

Morrison visited AlUla Old Town, toured its historical alleys - SPA
Morrison visited AlUla Old Town, toured its historical alleys - SPA
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British Explorer Alice Morrison Arrives in AlUla

Morrison visited AlUla Old Town, toured its historical alleys - SPA
Morrison visited AlUla Old Town, toured its historical alleys - SPA

British explorer and television presenter Alice Morrison, who is embarking on a historic adventure to cross the Kingdom on foot from the far north to the far south, has arrived in AlUla.

This leg of the trip marks the halfway point of the first phase of her five-month journey, which began on January 1. She will travel 2,500 km with local guides on camels, traversing the kingdom's vast deserts, lush oases, and towering mountains, SPA reported.
Morrison visited AlUla Old Town, toured its historical alleys, and discovered its time-honored stories during her trip. She expressed her deep admiration for AlUla's charm, describing it as an exceptional place that combines nature with ancient history, making it one of the world's most important destinations for discovery.
She said that she enjoyed acquiring many diverse handicrafts reflecting the rich Saudi heritage. She also stressed that these crafts carry the creativity of local artisans and express the authenticity of Saudi culture.



Venice Carnival Opens with Biodegradable Streamers and Ode to Casanova

 Revelers participate in the celebrations of the historic Venetian Carnival in front of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP)
Revelers participate in the celebrations of the historic Venetian Carnival in front of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP)
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Venice Carnival Opens with Biodegradable Streamers and Ode to Casanova

 Revelers participate in the celebrations of the historic Venetian Carnival in front of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP)
Revelers participate in the celebrations of the historic Venetian Carnival in front of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP)

The opening weekend of Carnival in Venice culminated with a water procession along the Grand Canal that finished in front of the Rialto Bridge with a flourish of colorful streamers and confetti — all completely biodegradable.

Venice’s Carnival brings thousands of people to the lagoon city to watch the water procession, one of the event’s highlights, and check out people in elaborate costumes and masks who wander the narrow alleys and gather in Piazza St. Marco to be photographed.

The popular event forces authorities to designate some alleyways as one-way, to keep pedestrians moving.

This year’s Carnival celebrations, which run through March 4, are dedicated to the famed philanderer Giacomo Casanova, who was born in Venice 300 years ago.