SOLO TRAVEL is on a rise and it has been in the recent year. Even more surprisingly, a majority of solo travelers are women. According to Solo Traveler‘s 2017 survey, the gender split is 85.7…
Would you go to Japan’s tsunami-hit beaches?
BEACHES destroyed by the devastating 9.1-magnitude earthquake which struck under the Pacific Ocean in March 2011, resulting in the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, have reopened. The Fukushima …
Thailand tourism agents are desperate for Chinese travelers
IN 2017, Chinese tourists to Thailand outnumbered any other nationality by threefold. The deadly incident claimed 47 lives when the tourist boat they were traveling on capsized seven kilometers out…
World’s first coralarium opens in the Maldives
THIS NEW AQUATIC attraction at Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi is bound to pique your interest. Created by underwater naturalist and British artist James deCaires Taylor, the Coralarium pays homa…
How you can avoid getting duped by bogus travel agencies
YOU’RE OUT EXPLORING Bangkok city when a friendly, English-speaking Thai approaches you.“Tourism Information Thailand (TIT)”, the signage reads. Inside, the walls are plastered wi…
Why these travel trends should be banned
ONE of the biggest joys of traveling is capturing priceless moments and having something to show as part of your travel bragging rights.However, some trends (as seen on social media) are a hazardou…
In pictures: Surabaya in the spotlight
SURABAYA, the East Java capital, has been named the best tourism city at the 2018 Yokatta Wonderful Indonesia Tourism Awards. Surabaya might not look like much at first but if you have the patience…
The cheapest airport car parking fees in the world might surprise you
OUT OF ALL the nasty hidden costs of traveling, airport parking can be the worst, depending on where you’re from. The index provides a look into the cost of a one-week stay at the car parks o…
Find your center at these temple stays in Asia
SOME people travel for leisure, some travel seeking adventure, and some to get away personal harsh realities.And that’s where temple stays open up opportunities. In certain parts of Asia, tem…
The Philippines Aspires to Shift Visitors From Beaches to Culinary Tourism
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