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"Explore it on a budget": Woman shows affordable activities in Mpumalanga
A South African woman named Piwe, who often posts travel content online, shared how people could explore Mpumalanga on a budget Piwe and her friends participated in two activities at Graskop Gorge, which she felt didn't break the bank Many local...
Exploring the legend of Devil’s Peak in Cape Town
Of all the mountains in Cape Town, Table Mountain is the most famous. Similarly, Devil’s Peak, its next-door neighbour, is renowned among locals and travellers to the Mother City for its distinctive, spear-like shape. Standing at a height of 1 000...
PADI and ATOAI join forces to advance safe and sustainable dive tourism in India
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), the world’s leading diver training organisation, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) to strengthen India’s scuba diving...
I traveled in a camper van for the first time. My 10-day trip through the Pacific Northwest wasn't perfect, but it exceeded my expectations.
Before embarking on this 10-day road trip, I was concerned about finding overnight parking, being confined to a small space, overspending on fuel, losing internet access, and other potential issues. Shortly after setting out on the journey, I...
Television host Ranvijay Singha enters tourism wit...
Indian film actor and television host Ranvijay Singha, along with two others Arvind Balan and Rohit Jha, has co-founded Madcap Luxe Travel Experiences, a brand to blend and reshape motorsports, heritage, luxury lifestyle and storytelling. In a...
Pooja Hegde’s Safari Chic: When Adventure Meets Couture
Turning the Wilderness Into a Runway Who says glamour is confined to red carpets and city streets? pooja hegde proves that style knows no boundaries, effortlessly transforming a safari ride into a fashion statement. Captured mid-journey in an open...
Aquanauts Grenada wins CHTA Coral Reef Tourism Stewardship Award
Aquanauts Grenada has been named overall winner of the 2025 Caribbean Coral Reef Tourism Stewardship Award by the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), in partnership with CAST (Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism) and The Nature...
Plane carrying foreign tourists crashes in Kenya, killing all 11 on board
By KEVIN ADJEI-DARKO, SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 07:35 EDT, 28 October 2025 | Updated: 08:28 EDT, 28 October 2025 A light aircraft carrying foreign tourists crashed in Kenya on Tuesday, killing the 11 people on board. The airline,...
Interview: Sophie Somerville on guerilla filmmaking and exploring raw friendship with her directorial debut Fwends
In some capacity, we have all lived through the experience of drifting apart from a friend. While it is a normal part of growing up, it’s often unexpected and, honestly, heartbreaking. The friend who used to be your ride or die suddenly feels so...
Jet Set: Travel Must-Haves From the Sephora Savings Event
Welcome to Jet Set, a recurring feature in which we highlight our favorite accessories and travel must-haves that are perfect for any kind of trip. Whether you’re already packing for your next adventure or still in the early planning stages, we’re...
11 killed in Kenya plane crash en route to popular tourist area
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A plane crash killed 11 people, mostly foreign tourists, in Kenya’s coastal region of Kwale early Tuesday while en route to Maasai Mara National Reserve. The airline, Mombasa Air Safari, said in a statement eight Hungarian...
Vietnam’s tourist sites submerged as record rainfall causes major flooding
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Heavy rains have caused major flooding in central Vietnam, with rivers swelling and submerging homes, farmland and tourist destinations including the historic cities of Hue and Hoi An. Rainfall in the central city of Hue...
Zhik Spirit of Adventure: How We Sailed the Greek Coast’s Hard Route
Nic Compton debates whether to sail his ketch Zelda through the Corinth Canal or around the exposed coast of the Peloponnese, the entrance to the Underworld in Greek mythology From Lefkada, on the west coast of Greece, it’s 150 miles to Aegina, on...
Feature: New V&A exhibition explores modern spirit of Chinese crafts
by Xinhua Writer Zheng Bofei LONDON, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Stepping into the China Gallery, once renowned for its ancient artifacts and traditional handicrafts, visitors may be surprised to find contemporary Chinese studio works now displayed...
Việt Nam and New Zealand explore new trade horizons at Autumn Fair
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam is aiming to become an innovative and reliable partner to New Zealand in the region's supply chain by encouraging the island nation's importers, distributors and retailers to explore collaboration opportunities, according to...
Georgia launches major tourism promotion campaign in Paris
The Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA) has announced a large-scale marketing campaign in France to enhance the country’s visibility as a travel destination. As part of the initiative, banners showcasing Georgia’s most captivating...
Ten Hungarian and German tourists killed with pilot in Kenya plane crash
Ten Hungarian and German tourists were killed along with a Kenyan pilot when a light aircraft crashed in Kenya on Tuesday. The plane was travelling from the resort town of Diani on the Indian Ocean coast to Kenya’s Maasai Mara reserve when it...
Breakfast-included stays popular among Asian travellers – Agoda report
With culinary travel on the rise across Asia this year, digital travel platform Agoda’s latest ranking reveals which Asian travellers are most eager to book accommodations with a complimentary breakfast. According to searches made on Agoda in...
Is Couchsurfing Still a Thing? How the Once-Free Travel Community Changed After Going Corporate
I still believe that crashing on a stranger’s couch is the best way to travel, but Couchsurfing isn’t the best place to find couches anymore. Couchsurfing launched in 2004 after co-founder Casey Fenton emailed over 1,500 students in Reykjavik...
Welcoming Travelers to Shura Island: The Beating Heart of The Red Sea
Set among coral reefs, turquoise lagoons, and soft white sands, Shura Island opens as the beating heart of The Red Sea, the place where the destination truly comes alive. As the vibrant hub of this pioneering new world of travel, the island brings...