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Tourism Board launches ‘Nepal Travel Specialist’ online course

Tourism Board launches ‘Nepal Travel Specialist’ online course

Building of Nepal Tourism Board located at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu. (File photo) KATHMANDU; The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has launched the ‘Nepal Travel Specialist – Basic Level’ online course with the goal of enhancing the knowledge, skills,...

More Married Women Are Traveling Alone Than Ever Before—Here’s Why

More Married Women Are Traveling Alone Than Ever Before—Here’s Why

Stacey Ray/Sisterhood Travels A group of women with Sisterhood Travels at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. Key Points According to research from multiple studies, more married women are choosing to travel by themselves than ever before....

Tourists Rank This Missouri Hotspot as a Total Bust

Tourists Rank This Missouri Hotspot as a Total Bust

Not every attraction in Missouri lives up to the hype. One in particular had visitors excited to explore, but many say they left disappointed and underwhelmed. Tourists Say This Missouri Spot Isn’t Worth the Hype Branson is known for having a ton...

“Tourist Family, A  Naïve  Sloppily Sentimental Drama” – A Subhash K Jha Review

“Tourist Family, A Naïve Sloppily Sentimental Drama” – A Subhash K Jha Review

Written and directed by Abishan Jeevinth’s Tourist Family is an appallingly improper film. The budgetary constraints are evident everywhere, including the opening when a family of four splashes its way illegally from Sri Lanka to Tamil Nadu. The...

Midwest adventures start here: Best road trips from Chicago

Midwest adventures start here: Best road trips from Chicago

Image Credit: Sandra Foyt/Shutterstock.Chicago is a city that never runs out of things to do. But sometimes, a change of scenery is exactly what you need. Whether you’re craving quiet nature trails, small-town charm, or lakeside relaxation, these...

From OTT to air & train travel portals: MoSPI eyes new data sources to calculate inflation

From OTT to air & train travel portals: MoSPI eyes new data sources to calculate inflation

The Indian statistics ministry is looking to use a host of alternative data sources such as over-the-top (OTT) platforms and online portals for air and rail travel as part of the new Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based retail inflation series and...

Color Therapy: Explore the Colossal Shop’s New Summer Collection

Color Therapy: Explore the Colossal Shop’s New Summer Collection

Blazing orange sunsets linger upon lush green trees once again, marking longer days and the vibrant arrival of summer. The Colossal Shop’s new collection, Color Therapy, sets the tone for the warmer months ahead by celebrating radiant hues...

Travel Wisconsin: Hiking and Biking

Travel Wisconsin: Hiking and Biking

Explore Wisconsin’s natural beauty throughout June in celebration of Great Outdoors Month. Hiking and biking trails crisscross the state for pathways to adventure. Here’s to making memories on the trails. Plan outdoor adventures with the Wisconsin...

A restaurant critic’s 20 insider tips from a lifetime of travelling

A restaurant critic’s 20 insider tips from a lifetime of travelling

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size On my first trip overseas, four decades ago, I did everything wrong. I ordered cappuccinos...

Big River Adventure draws over 100 participants in support of cancer patients

Big River Adventure draws over 100 participants in support of cancer patients

FORT BRAGG, CA — More than 100 participants, ranging in age from 8 to 80, gathered on Saturday, May 31, for the 25th annual Big River Adventure, hosted by the Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County. The event began with an Indigenous-led...

Why sharks and other wide-ranging ocean species need more than protected areas

Why sharks and other wide-ranging ocean species need more than protected areas

Marine protected areas are meant to support vulnerable ocean life, but many species are too mobile to gain meaningful benefit, new research shows. In a study out today, researchers gathered a massive set of data tracking the movements of sharks,...

Natchez shines in statewide ‘best of travel’ poll; here’s how you can vote to support local nominees

Natchez shines in statewide ‘best of travel’ poll; here’s how you can vote to support local nominees

Published 10:24 am Thursday, June 5, 2025 NATCHEZ – It’s not surprising that Natchez is nominated in more than a dozen categories in a statewide contest for the “best of travel” in Mississippi. The 2025 Best of Mississippi Travel Reader Poll...

Summer travel costs down as gas prices hit lowest levels since 2021

Summer travel costs down as gas prices hit lowest levels since 2021

As summer travel season starts to heat up, drivers are in for a pleasant surprise: gas prices are at their lowest point since 2021. Crude oil prices have dropped nearly 25% since January, which is uncommon as the summer fuel blend usually comes...

AI, multimodality & the human heart: Amy Wei on designing for the Golden Age of Travel

AI, multimodality & the human heart: Amy Wei on designing for the Golden Age of Travel

AI, multimodality & the human heart: Amy Wei on designing for the Golden Age of Travel At WiT Japan & North Asia 2025, Amy Wei walked onto stage jet-lagged but charged – with fresh insights from Google I/O in California, her own AI panel at Trip’s...

Ocean is our lifeline: Why climate change is drowning small island nations and threatening us all

Ocean is our lifeline: Why climate change is drowning small island nations and threatening us all

For most people, the ocean is a place for vacations, Instagram-worthy sunsets, or seafood platters. But in reality, the ocean is a life-support system for both humans and marine life. It is deeply tied to the air we breathe, the climate we live...

The Ultimate Guide to Solo Female Travel: Top Destinations and Essential Insights

The Ultimate Guide to Solo Female Travel: Top Destinations and Essential Insights

Your solo adventure awaits—here's how to travel safely and confidently anywhere in the world. Photo by MStudioImages from Getty Images Signature via Canva The solo female travel revolution is reaching new heights. With nearly 40% of female...

Commission adopts European Ocean Pact for a healthy ocean, a competitive blue economy and thriving coastal communities

Commission adopts European Ocean Pact for a healthy ocean, a competitive blue economy and thriving coastal communities

Today, the European Commission adopted a European Ocean Pact, a comprehensive strategy to better protect the ocean, promote a thriving blue economy and support the well-being of people living in coastal areas. The Pact brings together EU ocean...

Explore the world of Gaelic Literature and Culture with University College Cork's online course

Explore the world of Gaelic Literature and Culture with University College Cork's online course

Explore the stories, traditions, and cultural heritage of Ireland - from anywhere in the world. The history of Ireland isn’t just found in archives or carved into ancient stones – it lives in the words, songs, and stories passed down over...

Ocean Month events include movie nights, environmental symposium, ocean fairs

Ocean Month events include movie nights, environmental symposium, ocean fairs

June was designated as Ocean Month at a proclamation signing ceremony led by Gov. Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Gov. David M. Apatang at the Carolinian Utt in Garapan on Wednesday, June 4. Photo by Andrew Roberto JUNE was designated as Ocean Month...

Mount Etna erupts mid-tourist season! Are flights safe for Italy? Can you claim compensation for cancelled flights?

Mount Etna erupts mid-tourist season! Are flights safe for Italy? Can you claim compensation for cancelled flights?

Mount Etna erupts mid-tourist season (Image source: Reuters) On June 2, 2025, Italy’s iconic Mount Etna erupted violently, sending a towering plume of volcanic ash into the sky and prompting immediate emergency measures across eastern Sicily. The...

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