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Algeria: New visa initiative paves way for adventurous travellers in Sahara
One of the Arab world’s last holdouts to global vacationers is slowly opening up, as a new Algerian visa program gives more outsiders the chance to take in the lunar landscapes and prehistoric art of its vast Sahara desert.
Unlike Egypt,…
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Offbeat Places in India to Beat the Summer Heat
Exploring offbeat destinations in India to escape the summer heat is not only a refreshing idea but also a testament to the diverse beauty this country has to offer.
Each destination presents a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in…
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Indonesia to relocate entire island population amid volcanic eruption threat
Indonesia will permanently relocate the entire population of an island in North Sulawesi province because a volcano is threatening their safety.
Mount Ruang erupted spectacularly last month and has been spewing ash that forced nearby…
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Greece: Athens’ former airport transformed, Ellinikon emerges as largest smart city in Europe
On the southern coastline of Greece’s capital, a long-awaited plan to transform the city’s former airport into the largest smart city in Europe is finally gaining momentum.
After a decade of delays, a vision of the Ellinikon is emerging.…
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Flight price to accommodation: Guide for tourists travelling from India to Dubai
Dubai offers a diverse, multicultural setting and abundance of hotels and attractions that continue to make it the top travel choice for Indian travellers.
Who see it as a tourist destination for exploration and sightseeing. Earlier this…
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Hinglaj Yatra: Pakistan’s largest Hindu festival draws thousands to sacred sites
The ascent of steep mud volcanoes marks the start of Hindu pilgrims' religious rituals in southwestern Pakistan.
They climb hundreds of stairs or clamber over rocks to reach the summit, tossing coconuts and rose petals into the shallow…
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Thailand tourism strategy: Visa-free stay for Russian tourists extended to 60 days
Thailand’s cabinet approved a plan to allow Russian tourists who enter the country without a visa to stay for a maximum of two months as the Southeast Asian country bets on tourism to support an economic recovery.
Russian passport-holders…
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Venice to charge day-trip fee from this week in bold move to tackle overtourism
Venice will this week begin charging day trippers for entry, a world first aimed at easing pressure on the Italian city drowning under the weight of mass tourism.
On Thursday -- a public holiday in Italy -- day visitors will for the first…
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Thailand, Kazakhstan agree on visa waiver deal to boost tourism
Thailand will sign a permanent bilateral visa waiver agreement with Kazakhstan next week, as the Southeast Asian country looks to lift foreign tourist arrivals back to pre-Covid levels.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s cabinet approved…
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I spent 10 days travelling Japan during Sakura 2024. It’s a spell hard to break
To the world, Japan is that country in the Far East that has really done it all. It runs so effectively that you are left looking for words. It is not Europe.
The people here are humble, quiet, respectful, and overall, extremely helpful.…
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