Faithful to its Catholic traditions, Christmas is very much a religious affair for many people in Italy. Nativity scenes are … More
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Self-sufficient hideaways: From private islands to Italian farms
At a time when most people in the Western world are disconnected from where their food comes from and its … More
Senior UAE delegation comes to Israel; Netanyahu: ‘Today we are making history’
Israeli and Emirati officials sign visa exemption agreement and announce, together with the US, a $3 billion regional development fund … 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
In pictures: Clashes in Athens, civilians suffering in Nagorno-Karabakh, France devastated by floods
This week saw clashes between police and demonstrators in Athens after a Greek court ruled that the far-right Golden Dawn … 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
British Airways retires its final Boeing 747 airplane
CNN) — British Airway retired the last of its huge Boeing 747 airplanes on Thursday when the final two planes … 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
From memorial to protest, the power of prayer
The unidentified man cast a solitary silhouette in the window of his home in Srinagar, the capital of disputed, Indian-controlled … 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
COVID-19: Singapore to lift border restrictions for some visitors from Australia, Vietnam
SINGAPORE: Singapore will lift border restrictions for some visitors from Australia, excluding Victoria state, and Vietnam from Oct 8, after … More
Travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand unlikely in 2020, says Air NZ CEO
WELLINGTON (BLOOMBERG) – Australians hoping for a summer holiday in New Zealand to see family and friends will need to … 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
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
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
Inside the ‘Frost Magical Ice of Siam’ park outside Pattaya
Park offers the opportunity to experience the cold of the Arctic in a tropical country GULF NEWS
Fight to the end
Not long ago, our tourism minister announced to the media and on the social media that any Malaysian intending to … More
Bike and boat around Putrajaya
Loong Wai Ting goes on a bike tour and a cruise in the administrative capital, and takes in the sights … More
Four Jewish attractions to see in the UAE
While the UAE has no shortage of attractions – the world’s tallest building the Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, … More
Five ‘makan’ places you need to check out when in Kota Bharu
PLANNING a foodie trip with your family or friends anytime soon? But don’t know where to head to? Try Kelantan, … More
Fraser Hill: Malaysia’s exquisite, dainty hill station
FRASER’S Hill is spread across seven densely forested hills in the Titiwangsa Range, the backbone range of Peninsular Malaysia. It … More
