Vatican City is the world’s smallest country by size and population. That’s not stopping an estimated 32 million travelers from visiting this year for Jubilee 2025, a year-long global celebration among those of the Catholic faith. The Jubilee is a time of pilgrimage, prayer, reflection and a renewal of faith, said Jubilee spokesperson Caterina Rigoni. … Read more
Jetstar Asia will launch direct flights linking Singapore to Labuan Bajo, the Indonesian town considered the “gateway” to Komodo National Park, the company said. The park, a UNESCO Heritage Site inscribed in 1991, is home to several thousand Komodo dragons, the largest species of lizard in the world, according to UNESCO. Komodo National Park is … Read more
There are some places in the world that you are just near enough guaranteed an incredible holiday and the Caribbean is one of those places. The region full of picturesque islands boasts remarkable cuisine, rich history and of course what are known as some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. In 2023, the Caribbean welcomed … Read more
The new year has arrived and travellers are busy planning their adventures for 2025. Data from a variety of sources shows that the coming 12 months promise to be especially busy ones for globetrotters. What will travel look like this year? And, more specifically, what sort of travel trends are likely to define 2025? Will … Read more
Singapore has the world’s most powerful passport, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index. The nation-state was one of six countries which tied for the top spot in 2024 in the list produced by the migration consultancy Henley & Partners, which ranks passports by the number of destinations that holders can access without needing a … Read more
Aeromexico was the most punctual global airline in 2024, according to a report published by aviation analytics company Cirium. Some 86.7% of its tracked flights arrived “on-time,” defined as arriving within 15 minutes of scheduled arrival times. This result was “absolutely” a surprise, Cirium CEO Jeremy Bowen told “Squawk Box Asia” Friday. “They’ve had a … Read more
Rebecca Douglas has been to Iceland 29 times. And she’s already booked her 30th trip. The goal of every trip is the same: photographing the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights. Douglas has been photographing this spectacular phenomenon since 2010. It’s colors — which can paint the sky a dazzling array of green, purple, yellow and … Read more
‘Tis the season to start a side hustle. Many Americans are eager to earn some extra cash ahead of an anticipated holiday spend of $1,778, an 8% increase over last year, according to Deloitte’s 2024 holiday retail survey. Although not quite seasonal, online freelance work is the most popular side hustle to offset holiday-related expenses, … Read more
Americans spent a record-breaking amount this holiday season, and now credit card debt is hiting an all-time high. Consumers are “clearly on track” to smash record-breaking spending levels after doling out as much as $989 billion over the last two months, a National Retail Federation report said. “Job and wage gains, modest inflation and a … Read more
With its crackling fires and holiday cheer, winter is a warm and fuzzy time. What better to match it than a wintry cocktail that makes you warm and fuzzy inside? Dylan O’Brien is a longtime bartender and East Bay lifer who, along with wife Polly Hancock, runs the Prizefighter Bar in Emeryville, California, plus its … Read more
