KOTA KINABALU: A tourist from Hong Kong had to be carried down Mount Kinabalu using a stretcher on Sunday morning (Oct 13). The 30-year-old man had fallen and suffered injuries at KM6.3 on his way down the mountain. Ranau Fire Station chief Ridwan Mohd Taib said the victim’s mountain guide called for help. “The call … Read more
KEY POINTS The Licensed Taxi Drivers Association and Met Police say they receive regular reports of tourists being scammed. The Conservatives introduced new rules allowing TfL to start regulating drivers who take advantage of passengers in London. If you’ve visited Central London at night, you may have noticed the colourful, half-bike, half-chariot tuk-tuks, known as … Read more
This summer I visited two coastlines: the western shore of Oregon and California by motorcycle, and the south coast of Spain. During both trips I experienced 40 C-and-higher temperatures, but the two countries dealt with the heat in different ways. The Oregon Trail and California coast are famous for spectacular seaside cliffs and long sandy … Read more
A quaint UK town is a stone’s throw from some of the country’s most stunning coasts, with far fewer tourists than nearby more popular parts of Cornwall. Redruth, a market town near St Ives and Truro in Cornwall, has been hailed by visitors as a hidden gem which has kept its peaceful atmosphere despite its … Read more
Every village and town has its own varieties – differing in ingredients, weight, size, thickness, embossed patterns and, of course, names – but almost all are wheel-shaped. Non for sale at Chorsu Bazaar in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photo: Anne Pinto-Rodrigues Gala Osiyo bread – named after the Samarkand neighbourhood in which it is made – has … Read more
Gangtok: All tourist vehicles entering Sikkim will now have to mandatorily carry a large garbage bag, according to an official order. The decision has been taken to ensure community participation towards achieving the goal of environmental sustainability, said the order issued by the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department. It will be the responsibility of the … Read more
Locals fear growing social media attention is turning a once under-the-radar beach into an overhyped and dangerous tourist hotspot. Pedn Vounder, near Treen, is celebrated for its golden sands and turquoise waters. But the beauty spot has seen an influx of visitors due to its soaring popularity online. Residents are concerned that visitors are seeking … Read more
Gangtok: The evacuation of more than 1,200 tourists stranded in Sikkim’s Mangan district might begin on Monday if the weather permits, as it could not take place during the day due to unfavourable conditions, an official said. If there are favourable weather conditions, the evacuation process will take place through air or road, Chungthang’s Sub-Divisional … Read more
Britons travelling to some parts of Spain will face an extra tourist levy as the country tries to deal with wave after wave of tourists. GB News reported that tourists will now be charged £3 a day in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, which will be spent on projects to improve sustainability. They aren’t the … Read more
A VRBO commercial that uses I’se the B’y as its soundtrack has images of undesirable rental accommodations. (VRBO/YouTube) A commercial for the vacation rental site VRBO has both Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism industry and government calling for its removal. The video ad uses the traditional folk song I’se the B’y as its soundtrack, along with images of … Read more
