Awaken body and soul with these staycation trips, says Sarah Marshall. One of the key Covid symptoms is loss of taste and smell, but lockdown has arguably deadened all our senses, by detaching us from the outside world. So, as we unfurl from our sofas and prepare to venture outside, it’s no surprise sensory experiences are likely to direct travel plans. According to a poll by VisitEngland, the experiences Brits are most looking forward to include eating fish and chips, listening to the jingle of an ice cream van, or smelling the waft of sea air. From coast to countryside, the UK and Ireland is a sonic, visual and audio wonderland. Here are a few more of the visceral experiences we’re eager to enjoy this summer.
One of the key Covid symptoms is loss of taste and smell, but lockdown has arguably deadened all our senses, by detaching us from the outside world. So, as we unfurl from our sofas and prepare to venture outside, it s no surprise sensory experiences are likely to direct travel plans. According to a poll by VisitEngland, the experiences Brits are most looking forward to include eating fish and chips, listening to the jingle of an ice cream van, or smelling the waft of sea air. From coast to countryside, the UK and Ireland is a sonic, visual and audio wonderland. Here are a few more of the visceral experiences we re eager to enjoy this summer.
In Bastar, conservationists are trying to save Chhattisgarh’s state bird from extinction
The Bastar hill mynah is endemic to the Kanger Valley, where the felling of trees for cultivation and developmental activities has put the species in danger. Mar 07, 2021 · 09:30 pm The distribution range of the common hill mynah includes India, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka and the South East Asian islands. | Ravi Naidu/ Mongabay India
The Kanger Valley National Park in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh is a mysterious place dotted with caves, waterfalls and dense forests. The protected area notified in 1982 is also famous for the Bastar hill mynah (
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