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Tag: Tourism
Lai Châu develops community tourism
The northern province of Lai Châu, situated 450km northwest of Hà Nội, is not as popular a destination as Sa Pa in Lào … More
COVID-19: Singapore, Hong Kong reach in-principle agreement to establish bilateral air travel bubble
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Hong Kong have reached an in-principle agreement to establish a bilateral air travel bubble, which will exempt … More
Coronavirus: EU agrees traffic light system for travel amid COVID-19 second wave
The European Union has approved a traffic lights system for travel within the bloc, in an attempt to provide clarity … More
The Tip of Borneo residents make a living selling exquisite shells
KUDAT : Residents of Tanjung Simpang Mengayau or better known as “The Tip of Borneo” are making full use of … More
Singapore’s last village proves nostalgic tourism hit in pandemic
Kampong Lorong Buangkok – the only surviving traditional village hidden in Singapore 13Local tourists play a traditional game of jumping … More
Southeast Asian airlines drop from the sky
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Southeast Asia was one of the fastest growing markets for air transport. But despite being buoyed … More
Despite Covid-19, monsoon a boon for Terengganu resorts
KOTA BARU: The monsoon season is cushioning the impact of Covid-19 on Terengganu’s tourism sector, as some visitors are maintaining … More
Bugis district in Singapore listed as one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world
With art murals to admire at Haji Lane and cheap shopping deals along Bugis Street, Bugis is a popular destination … More
‘Gilded cage’: private pools, fancy meals in Thailand’s luxury quarantine
Visitors ensconced in luxury conditions under some of the strictest quarantine rules PHUKET, THAILAND (AFP) – A private infinity pool, … More
Thailand’s Pattaya struggles with no ‘golden week’ Chinese tourists
During “golden week ” last year, the cash flowed at Nam Sing Bird’s Nest Restaurant in Pattaya as flush Chinese … More
Inside Mostar, the Bosnian city that hasn’t had a local election in 12 years
Mostar is the town everyone visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina has on their bucket list. But few of the tourists walking … More
Europe’s prettiest fairytale towns and villages
When it comes to towns and villages worthy of a Brothers Grimm story, nowhere does it quite like Europe. From … More
For true costs of Malaysia’s tourism retraction look beyond the sector
IN the past decade, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region established itself as the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most diverse tourism … More
Explore hidden gems outside Bangkok
Discover why the Chao Phraya River between Bang Pa-in and Pathum Thani is well-loved by culture enthusiasts The other day … More
Phuket ‘a patient in coma’: governor
Tourism losses put at staggering B400bn Phuket’s governor on Monday asked all stakeholders to help restore its economy as quickly … More
Six unusual European festivals to add to your bucket list
Forget Oktoberfest, Glastonbury, and Venice Carnival. Our roundup of unusual European festivals will have you rolling after cheese wheels in … More
Dubai to roll out new overnight camping adventures
Tourists and resident adventurers in Dubai will soon be able to explore the great outdoors at camps across the city … More
Despite new norms, Malaysia Day Kite Festival still lively
MELAKA : The Kite Festival held here today in conjunction with Malaysia Day while complying with the new norms following … More
More than just tea and strawberry
CAMERON Highlands has always been Malaysians’ favourite family holiday destination, with its farmlands and nurseries, museum and tea centres, golf … More
Milan amid coronavirus: Pandemic takes its toll on an Italian cultural metropolis
In March, images of the coronavirus outbreak in northern Italy were shown around the world, a harbinger of things to … More
Tourists return to Mexico’s ancient ‘City of Gods’
MEXICO CITY : After months in hibernation because of the coronavirus pandemic, Mexico’s ancient “City of Gods” is slowly coming … More
Showing off Murano glassmaking on Venice’s Grand Canal
Venice (AFP) : Standing at a glowing furnace on a boat at the foot of the Rialto Bridge on Venice’s … More
Tabriz ancient bazaar in Iran
A glance at the album published shows the morning time of the traditional market, aka bazaar, situated in Eastern Azarbaijan, … More
