Perhaps the most glorious mosque to be found in a non-Muslim-majority country, this one is also very welcoming to tourists. The Grand Mosque of Paris’ towering minaret. Photo: Ronan O’Connell The mosque neighbours the Jardin des Plantes botanical garden, in the Latin Quarter of the 5th arrondissement, in Paris’ inner-south, and costs €3 (US$3.20) to … Read more
As I turn a corner, I see something else: amid a row of neatly parked vehicles is one that stands out as much for its individuality as its quaint charm. The aluminium body of the Series 1 Land Rover glows under the rising sun. A little ahead, there’s another. A Land Rover drives down a … Read more
It’s good news as travellers from these top nations are touring South Africa in 2024. This influx has seen tourism return to pre-pandemic levels for the first time, according to Daily Investor. In the report, it’s noted that income derived from tourism has risen sharply in the first quarter of 2024. In fact, tourism accommodation … Read more
Months after holding a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has opened North Korea to international tourists since closing the borders due to COVID-19 in May 2020, per reports by local Russian news outlets. According to Russian news agency TASS, Russian tourists will be among the first to visit … Read more
In response to the post-Covid era and the sluggish global economy, the government launched various campaigns to promote the city’s diverse attractions, cultural heritage, nature, arts scene and culinary landscape. Hong Kong’s Temple Street night market bustles with people on December 18, 2023. Photo: Elson LI Additionally, shopping and entertainment were emphasised to capitalise on … Read more
Tucked away in the Azores region of Portugal, between mainland Europe and Eastern America, the island of Pico remains largely untouched by tourists despite its mountain-studded scenery. The picturesque spot offers miles of crystal-clear sea and gorgeous black lava rocks thanks to its volcanic origins. Although there are no beaches, natural pools are … Read more
“I’d guess that over 50 per cent of establishments along West Street were foreign-run when I first showed up,” says Scott Spencer, who visited in 2002 but settled in 2003, during the 2002-04 Sars outbreak, a precursor to the Covid-19 pandemic. Karst mountains rise above the town of Yangshuo on the Li River. Photo: Shutterstock … Read more
