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Whale expert García said it was highly unlikely an orca would mistake a human being for a sea lion. The Uruguayan large-circulation daily El País has reported the sighting of orcas off the coast of Punta del Este. The newspaper indicated a group of sailors had spotted the killer whales swimming in the Boca Chica area, between Isla Gorriti and Punta del Este. “Contrary to what many may believe, the visit of these cetaceans is common in Uruguay, especially on the coasts of ...

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race © Clipper Race Despite having no previous sailing experience, Denis Nikolaytsev, 35, signed up to cross the Atlantic Ocean during the Clipper 2019-20 Race. Denis from Moscow, Russia, who works in reinsurance, was inspired when his friend and fellow countryman, Vadim Naumecs, showed him YouTube videos of the Clipper Race after Vadim himself had signed up to take part in the global sailing event. Having watched the footage of previous races and hear...

Feb 03 2021, 7:01 PM February 03 2021, 4:30 PM February 03 2021, 7:01 PM (Bloomberg) -- The gilded Trump name may no longer sell New York real estate. But, 5,000 miles away, investors are raising millions in a bet that the former president’s brand retains its international cache. (Bloomberg) -- The gilded Trump name may no longer sell New York real estate. But, 5,000 miles away, investors are raising millions in a bet that the former president’s brand retains its international cache. ...

The very first one was Piriápolis. Now, 100 years after it took hold with vacationers, Piriápolis is an old-fashioned seaside resort town with a laidback feel. It’s famous for its esplanade, a beach-side walk known in Uruguay as a rambla. Across the street from the rambla is Piriapolis’ centro (downtown). Piriápolis is the only coastal area in Uruguay with nearby hills. About Piriápolis Piriápolis is located in the Department of Maldonado. It’s 61 miles east of Montevideo, and 25 mi...