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Driving through the desert of Hatta, UAE
Hatta is a Sheikhdom in the Hajjar mountains – an exclave of the Emirate of Dubai, UAE about 115 km (71 mi) east of Dubai City. Because of its altitude, Hatta has a milder climate than the city of Dubai, making Hatta a popular vacation place for Dubai residents. Don’t be intimidated by the idea of driving through the Hatta desert & mountains — touring the deserts here by car is usually safe, convenient, and enjoyable, and … Read entire article »
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Driving through the desert of Hatta, UAE
Hatta is a Sheikhdom in the Hajjar mountains – an exclave of the Emirate of Dubai, UAE … Read more »
Driving safely through the Desert
The desert tends to expose the slightest flaw in personnel and vehicles. You need a good, cold, … Read more »
Russian plane missing near Jakarta: no sign of survivors
The Russian Sukhoi airplane was on demonstration flight from Halim Perdanakusuma airport when it went missing near … Read more »
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Costa Concordia: how it happened
At least 11 people died and 24 are still missing after the Costa Concordia cruise ship ran aground. The maps and graphics reveal details about the Costa Concordia and its ill-fated journey, … Read more »
Passenger Domnica Cemortan, 25 y.o., from Moldova
Moldovan Domnica Cemortan Domnica Cemortan (left), 25, was seen on the bridge with Captain Francesco Schettino in the minutes before the Costa Concordia crashed. Italian authorities believe 52-year-old Captain Francesco Schettino – now … Read more »
"Vada a bordo, cazzo!"
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Driving safely through the Desert
The desert tends to expose the slightest flaw in personnel and vehicles. You need a good, cold, working air conditioner if you want to be comfortable. Prepare for heat: temperatures can be as high as 120°F! Even inside a car with the AC on full blast, you could still become dangerously uncomfortable. Emergency situations are therefore to be expected and … Read entire article »
Desert Picture
Tribes living into a desert environment are: The Tuareg in the Sahara The Bedouin in the Sahara The Bushmen of the Kalahari The American Indians Peoples of the desert corridor of Asia There are three recognized classes of nomadism, living into the desert: pastoralists, hunter-gatherers and traders. Pastoralists move from place to place depending on the needs of their domesticated stock (usually sheep, goats or camels). Their targets are … Read entire article »
Arrival of the first B747 Alitalia Italian Airlines in May 1970
Ceremony for the arrival of the first B747 Alitalia Italian Airlines at Leonardo da Vinci airport in May 1970. Alitalia — Linee Aeree Italiane, operating as Alitalia, was the Italian airline, before becoming Alitalia — Compagnia Aerea Italiana S.p.A. (English: Alitalia — Italian Air Company) which took over the name, the landing rights, planes and some other assets from the liquidation … Read entire article »
Russian plane missing near Jakarta: no sign of survivors
The Russian Sukhoi airplane was on demonstration flight from Halim Perdanakusuma airport when it went missing near Salak Moutain in Western Java province. It was carrying Indonesian businessmen, 8 Russians, including embassy officials, Russian pilots and technicians, and journalists (2 were Italians): 44 to 50 passengers on board. 2 were Italians. After the plane was spotted early on Thursday, Indonesian President … Read entire article »
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