Popular routes include the Zhushan Sunrise Trail—where early risers catch a sea of clouds backlit by cherry blossoms—and forest loops connecting ponds, shrines, and scenic overlooks.
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Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
Its architecture and interior design likewise reinforced sumo’s connection to religion through aesthetic nods to the Shinto shrines where some tournaments had previously been held.
But planning has centered on the possible deployment of forces from the secretive Joint Special Operations Command, the elite military unit often tasked with the most sensitive counter-proliferation missions, two of the sources told CBS News.
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Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
This print-as-you-go philosophy could end the era of expensive, years-long resupply missions.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
Inextricably tied to the D-Day invasion of World War II, this northern French region of orchards, dairies, horse farms and seaside villages along the English Channel draws visitors who come to honor the fallen or visit famous medieval fortresses and abbeys.
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Seth Sherwood,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Euganean Hills are a treasure trove of biodiversity, and not only naturalistic but also historical, artistic and cultural, thanks to the presence of Venetian villas, castles, villages, monasteries and abbeys.
Its altitude, along with the many waterfalls in the area, creates a misty cloud atmosphere in its forests, hill-tribe villages, and even the modern Buddhist temples and pagodas built there.
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Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Homes, shops, and temples express individual identities, sometimes clashing, often improvised, yet always alive.
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