Gruff men shout over an angry motor as they float huge blocks of ice towards a rusty conveyor belt on the bank of a frozen river in northeast China. Every winter, dozens of workers brave sub-zero temperatures to hack ice from the mighty Songhua River and deliver it around Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province. … Read more
A Canadian trail runner’s adventure in India took an unexpected turn when she was detained at Goa airport after authorities flagged a GPS device in her luggage. Tina Lewis, now residing in Colorado, found herself at the centre of a legal storm due to a nearly century-old law prohibiting the possession of certain wireless devices … Read more
HONG KONG: China announced on Tuesday (Dec 17) a relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travellers to 240 hours, or 10 days, from the original 72 to 144 hours, as authorities aim to lure more foreign visitors. The measure, which is effective immediately, was announced by the National … Read more
Britons travelling to Spain have been warned about criminals taking thousands of pounds worth of belongings from visitors in a scheme known as the ‘hug scam’. The method of theft has reported proliferated in cities such as Madrid where police have seized around 41,000 (£33,908) in cash alongside 11 watches and several pieces of jewellery … Read more
Photo: X In an effort to boost tourism, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will launch a value-added tax (VAT) refund system for tourists In 2025. The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority will oversee the implementation of a system aimed at simplifying tax compliance, Arabic daily Sabq reported. The initiative aligns with the National … Read more
Every Friday, Lada leaves her small apartment to take tourists around Prague’s underworld. “I pass on my cautionary tale,” says the 54-year-old sex worker as she chain-smokes her way through Wenceslas Square in the Czech capital. “At least my ruined life can be useful. I can make a clean breast of it. It’s a relief.” … Read more
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Travelling isn’t only about fun and new experiences. A new study reveals it can also make you look and feel younger. This is because of its positive physical and mental health benefits that help slows down the signs of ageing read more There’s no denying that travelling is fun. It is also the most effective form of … Read more
A frozen landscape with breathtaking views, Greenland wants to attract more tourists but its remote location and fragile environment – which make it a unique destination – also pose challenges. “The effects of global heating are at their most pronounced in the Arctic,” says Michael Hall, a professor and tourism expert at the University of … Read more
Broadway is taking it to the house again. Confounding gloomy portrayals of a pandemic-crippled theater industry, all but one of 41 Broadway venues will be open for performances in November — the first month so many have been active since 2018, according to the Broadway League, the industry’s trade organization. And the only dark stage … Read more
Prague has introduced a ban on organised pub crawls to reshape its tourism image and address residents’ frustrations. The new regulations, which come into force in November 2024, aim to reduce the number of intoxicated, disruptive tourists—many of whom participate in stag and hen parties—while encouraging more refined, wealthier visitors. The city hopes this move … Read more
