Malaysia’s National Recovery Council proposes to open borders to international visitors by Jan 1 next year

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s National Recovery Council (NRC) has proposed to reopen the country’s borders to foreign visitors latest by Jan … More

Ottoman Istanbul in flames: Fire towers of the coveted city

Istanbul was once a city in flames where lookout towers were just as vital as firefighting crews in saving lives. … More

Langkawi to reopen to international tourists under pilot project, no quarantine required

International tourists who wish to visit Langkawi are allowed to do so beginning Nov 15, through the International Tourism Bubble … More

A trip back in time to Batu Caves, 1914

The following is a write-up on Batu Caves in Gombak, Selangor, as featured in the tourism pamphlet produced in 1914 by the … More

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Bali, kills three

JAKARTA: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Indonesia’s Bali island on Saturday morning, killing at least three people, Indonesia’s search … More

Tourists flock to Turkey’s Cappadocia as balloons take flight

With its valleys filled with famous fairy chimneys and bizarre rock formations, Turkey’s Cappadocia has been the go-to location for tourists looking … More

Manizales farms on Colombia’s ‘Coffee Axis’

The coffee farms in Manizales, the region known as the “Coffee Axis” of Colombia, are the focus of attention for … More

Langkawi travel bubble wins approval from Malaysian travellers and hotels, but coronavirus fears remain

Tourists were happy to be on holiday again after months of Covid-19 restrictions, and hotels in the island chain rolled … More

All vaccinated travellers can now book trips to Phuket

BANGKOK: Fully vaccinated travellers from any country can now book holidays to tourism haven Phuket, the Thai government has announced, … More

The woman reviving Egypt’s Nubian heritage

Nubian filmmaker Hafsa Amberkab is reclaiming the power of narrative by connecting younger generations to their language and culture that … More

Let’s reimagine, reinvent our dishes

LIKE many Malaysians, I intend to make road trips in search of good food when the country reaches herd immunity … More

Unproductive, antiquated policies hindering tourism recovery

IN 2019, RM92.6 bil was recorded for domestic tourism expenditure, RM89.4 bil for inbound and RM44.8 bil for outbound. Combined, … More

Death of Jonker Street: Will the historical landmark relive its full glory?

The Vibes visited the iconic street to observe Phase 2 activities under the National Recovery Plan and the impact of … More

‘I felt like I was the only tourist in Kenya’: How photographer Felix Rome got the wildlife pictures of a lifetime

Despite his surname, Felix Rome never wanted to settle in an urban area. The Salisbury, England native trained as a … More

Chiang Mai, Thailand’s gateway to the north, struggles in absence of international tourists

Chiang Mai, Thailand (CNN) : Prior to the pandemic, Chiang Mai received around four million international visitors a year, according … More

Tourism group: Want tourism to revive? Then scrap MyTravelPass!

JOINING the growing calls against the MyTravelPass system, the Malaysia Association Tour Agency (MATA) urged the Government to bin the … More

Deer Emerges From The Undergrowth With A Crown Of Bracken And Leaves

Magnificent beast even tried a camouflage look and even a beehive in attempts to attract a female. That’s quite a … More

Mount Kinabalu climb reopened to public since Sept 16

KOTA KINABALU : All Sabah Parks stations and offices (TTS), including climbing activities to the summit of Mount Kinabalu, have been … More

5 Selangor locations with vibrant histories

Many locations in Malaysia have borne witness to noteworthy events and, therefore, have historical significance. On this Malaysia Day, here … More

Hello from Langkawi: Snapshots of tourists making their way back to popular tourist spot

LANGKAWI : Every once in a while, one should treat themselves to a well-deserved holiday. After all, a change of … More

Government’s reluctance to review MM2H visa criteria is ‘mind-boggling, outrageous’: Johor sultan

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor sultan has criticised the Ministry of Home Affairs for its reluctance to review the new criteria … More

Eight interesting facts you didn’t know about Sabah and Sarawak

PETALING JAYA : In conjunction with the Malaysia Day celebrations that mark Sabah and Sarawak becoming a part of the … More

400,000 tourists expected in Langkawi by December

LANGKAWI: The Langkawi development authority (LADA) is expecting the arrival of about 400,000 tourists over a period of three-and-a-half months … More