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1 new ball sport: Philadelphia, United States
"Join the Revolution" is the official slogan of kronum, an explosive cocktail of football, basketball and handball, laced with a touch of quidditch, the fictitious sport of Harry Potter. The parties opposing teams on a circular field with four cages. It is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA , where it was invented, that you become familiar with the complex rules of the sport invented in 2008 and introduced as "fast, dynamic and unpredictable." Although still only 6 teams, all in the United States, proponents hope kronum conquer the crowds. Nothing says that one day rival football, but it is fun to watch.
Information and dates of games on www.kronum.com.
2 A new animal in the Philippines
What is 2 meters long, lives in the trees and has a double penis? Answer: a huge monitor lizard Varanus bitatawa baptized. Well-known people who willingly eat, it was discovered by scientists that in 2009 To see one of these herbivorous cousins of Komodo dragon, post yourself on the slopes of the Sierra Madre, on Luzon in the Philippines , and cross your fingers: these discrete animals spend only 20 minutes a day on the ground.
To schedule a guided trek in the natural park of Sierra Madre, please contact the Town Hall of the city of San Mariano.
3 A new frontier: Space
"When I grow up, I will be an astronaut" ... Once a childhood dream, a space travel became a reality for ordinary citizens, at least those who can afford it. In 2013, several private companies will ship tourists in the darkness of interstellar space. Virgin Galactic and propose a suborbital flight of 2:30, with 6 minutes of weightlessness for 200,000 dollars. The ships depart from Spaceport America, a newly built spaceport in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where passengers will spend three days to train before takeoff.
If your bank account allows you to realize this dream, please visit www.virgingalactic.com
4 new creation junk food: the annual fairs, United States
In terms of originality, molecular cuisine does not hold a candle to American shows, competing annually imagination to offer the most outlandish food and fattest possible. In 2011, we discovered fried balls made of Kool-Aid (a powdered drink) in San Diego, California , chewing gum fried in North Carolina, fried butter on a stick
Iowa and salsa fried Texas, thus celebrating his Mexican roots. What could be better?
Most states hold a fair in the summer or fall.
5 new COUNTRY: Sint Maarten
Okay, to be precise, the newest country South Sudan. But outside of war zones, the title went to Sint Maarten in the Caribbean. Former territory of the Netherlands Antilles, the Dutch part of the island of Saint Martin is an autonomous state since 2010 the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Of course, this does not change much, and that's good: who would want to change these pink sand beaches, the turquoise sea and the charming colonial cities? Then order a piña colada and dive into the warm waters of Simpson Bay.
The official website, www.st-maarten.com , provides a wealth of information.
6 new trail: Israel
Meandering in the footsteps of Jesus through the hills and olive groves between Nazareth and Capernaum the old, the "path of the Gospels," The 63km long, was opened in late 2011 Israel . Its goal is to attract Christian tourists wanting to discover the cradle of their religion. Many roam the horse (Jesus, he rode a donkey). But it is useless to be pious to enjoy the lush greenery of the Jezreel Valley, oaks nature park Beit Keshet, arid slopes of Mount Arbel and the sparkling waters of Lake Tiberias.
The website of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, www.goisrael.com , provides detailed information about the trail and the possible steps information.
7 a new city: Songdo, South Korea
Such a setting of science fiction, the latest city in the world stands above the South Korean plains 65 km west of Seoul, Korea Songdo seeks to avoid the defects of many Asian megacities -. pollution overcrowding and traffic jams - thanks to a carefully thought out plan and green building. Like Las Vegas, it will house reproductions of some famous places of the planet, like the canals of Venice or Central Park, but also have its own iconic buildings, such as high Incheon Tower 151 floors.
The city was not completed until 2015, but for the curious, the Sheraton Hotel is already open. For interactive maps and other information, see www.songdo.com .
8 new Island: Zubair, Yemen
In late 2011, volcanic eruptions gave birth to the world's youngest island in a part of the Red Sea belong to Yemen . Appeared in the Zubair archipelago, this little piece of land still without a name is a rarity, as most volcanic islands disintegrate and are swallowed by the sea shortly after origination. If political instability in Yemen makes the difficult journey, the Zubair islands are famous for their underwater volcanic outcrops that delight divers. The new-born should not depart from the rule.
For information on diving in the Zubair Islands, see www.yementourism.com .
9 new culinary trend: Copenhagen
Voted best restaurant in the world in 2011 by the British magazine Restaurant, Noma, in Copenhagen , helped launch a gourmet concept: the new Nordic cuisine, with lichen, moss, pine needles and other plants gleaned from the campaign around. Lionized by food critics, the leader René Redzepi has been emulated: Los Angeles to London, restaurant menus open with ingredients such as sorrel, yarrow and acorns. If you want to eat at Noma, book quickly: the tables are held several months in advance.
More information about www.noma.dk .
10 a new holiday concept: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
In 2012, the Caribbean islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a new concept: the "techno-detox" stays. Visitors will be asked to submit to their hotel all smartphone, iPad and other computer gadget. In exchange, they receive individual coaching and will be accommodated in rooms without televisions and electronic devices to enjoy the many low-tech distractions that await: snorkeling, jungle trekking and swimming, among others.
For details, see www.discoversvg.com .
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