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The Great Wall of China, Beijing, July 9, 2018.

Beijing to open a 'Universal Wine Museum' in 2021

The Beijing "Universal Wine Museum" aims to welcome half a million visitors in its first year.

5 years ago

From 'Sexiest Legs' contest to quarantine in a windowless cruise ship cabin

They boarded on Jan. 20 and all went well until a passenger, who had disembarked in Hong Kong, was diagnosed with the coronavirus, and their ship, the Diamond Princess, was locked down in quarantine just off Yokohama, the port south of Tokyo from where the tour had started. ...

5 years ago

Labuan Bajo hopes to maintain positive arrivals trend despite travel bans

The "gateway to Komodo National Park" remains hopeful, despite some impact from the coronavirus outbreak and ensuing travel bans. ...

5 years ago

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While Rome’s laws may seem extreme, it’s not the only city out to preserve ancient architecture.

Rules every tourist needs to know before traveling to Europe

For those wanting to see what Europe has to offer, keep in mind these rules.

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A Lion Air plane at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten.

Airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus outbreak

Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak.

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The virus can’t survive long on seats or armrests, so physical contact with another person carries the greatest risk of infection on a flight, said David Powell, a physician and medical adviser to the International Air Transport Association.

How to avoid coronavirus on flights: Forget masks, says top airline doctor

Forget face masks and rubber gloves. The best way to avoid the coronavirus is frequent hand washing, according to a medical adviser to the world’s airlines.

5 years ago

Guests under 25 years will still be able to book a private room within a host's primary residence, and could be exempted from the prohibition if they receive positive evaluations in at least three recent stays.

Airbnb to limit bookings by people under 25 in Canada

People under 25 will no longer be able to rent local listings for entire homes on Airbnb in Canada, the company announced Wednesday after a fatal shooting at a Toronto apartment booked through the website.

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All wood: The verandah of the Portibi Farm and Lodges Ekologika in Bogor, West Java.

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Ekologika: The rise of ecotourism

Just south of Jakarta is a lodge for people to find peace, tranquility and an escape from the bustling and hectic vibe of the megalopolis.

5 years ago

People take photos as they walk along a hiking trail -part of a projected 8,000-kilometer trail across Brazil, which will be one of the losgest in the Americas, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 21, 2019.

Come to Rio, get robbed: Brazil tourism body shares awkward Instagram post

When marketing Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's national tourism agency typically focuses on the city's world-class beaches, samba-filled music scene and caipirinha-fueled parties. Violent crime is rarely listed among the attractions.

5 years ago

A higher-than-average percentage of tourists to Indonesia are likely to feel frustrated when they cannot access booking information through their smartphones.

Travelers to Indonesia favor added value over low airfares: Survey

Travelers to Indonesia favor a litte luxury over low fares, according to a recent survey that also found that digital services were becoming increasingly important.

5 years ago

The Buddhist temple of Borobudur in Magelang, Central Java.

Government to create four new entry points to Borobudur

All points will feature iconic symbols found in Borobudur reliefs, such as the kalpataru tree, lions, elephants and the Samudraraksa vessel.

5 years ago

Atari to open its own hotel chain in the United States

The iconic video game brand is planning to welcome gamers to its own chain of hotels, where there will be more on offer than a restful night's sleep.

5 years ago

This photo taken on December 6, 2019 shows a tourist taking pictures of the 'Druk Wangyal Chortens' stupas, with the Bhutanese Himalayas in the background, in the Dorchula Pass in Bhutan.

Bhutan makes Indians pay 'sustainable development fee'

Bhutan is introducing a "sustainable development fee" for regional tourists following a spike in Indian visitors that has sparked worries for the unique Himalayan kingdom's cherished ecology.

5 years ago

Besides VoA, there are also countries that allow Indonesian travelers to visit using an electronic visa (e-visa), where applications can be completed online prior to the trip.

List of countries allowing Indonesians to visit using visa on arrival, e-visa

Here are the list of countries that allow Indonesian travelers to enter using a VoA or e-visa.

5 years ago

Schengen visa stamp on passport.

Schengen countries extend suspension of visa issuance in China in wake of coronavirus

The member countries have instead announced that the suspension period would be extended until Feb. 9 at the earliest.

5 years ago

Travalal has partnered with 85 travel agents from across Indonesia to offer a variety of services for Muslim travelers.

Online travel marketplace eyes Muslim travelers

Travalal has partnered with 85 travel agents from across Indonesia to offer a variety of services for Muslim travelers.

5 years ago

Deputy CEO of AirAsia Indonesia, Veranita Yosephine, said the new service has been prepared since last year.

AirAsia to operate Jakarta-Medan route three times daily

AirAsia Indonesia is set to fly direct from Medan's Kualanamu International Airport in North Jakarta to Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport three times a day.

5 years ago

A man wears a facemask as he takes pictures outside a casino in Macau on January 30, 2020.

Macau to close casinos for two weeks over virus

Macau on Tuesday said it will temporarily close down all casinos as the gambling hub battles the deadly coronavirus, cutting off the lifeblood of the city’s economy.

5 years ago

At Warner Bros Studios, visitors can marvel at the detail and scale that went into producing the sets for the Harry Potter movies.

Warner Bros to open Harry Potter theme park in Tokyo in 2023

Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., a leading US film-making company, plans to open a Harry Potter theme park in Tokyo by the spring of 2023, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

5 years ago

People walk and look at a 232-meter long timeline, presenting Rijeka's eventful history over the past 116 years, in Rijeka's main Korzo street, in Rijeka, on February 1, 2020, as part of the festivities marking the city's inauguration as European Capital of Culture for 2020.

Croatia's Rijeka celebrates capital of culture kickoff

Croatia's port city of Rijeka on Saturday held festivities to celebrate its inauguration as a European capital of culture for 2020.

5 years ago

This picture taken on July 29, 2018 shows a passenger jet from national carrier Vietnam Airlines taking off at Hanoi's Noi Bai international airport.

Vietnam airlines resume flights to Taiwan, HK and Macau after govt lifts bans

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air will resume flights to Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau from Sunday, the companies said, after the Hanoi government eased restrictions over virus concerns.

5 years ago

Tourists wearing face masks visit Red Square in downtown Moscow on January 23, 2020.

Russia suspends visa-free tourist travel to and from China over virus

Russia said on Saturday it was suspending visa-free travel for tourists to and from China to help contain the outbreak of a new coronavirus that emerged in China.

5 years ago

In this file photo taken on August 11, 2013 Moais -- stone statues of the Rapa Nui culture -- are seen on the Ahu Tongariki site on Easter Island, 3700 km off the Chilean coast in the Pacific Ocean. residents.

Google creates over 50 digital exhibits of historical sites endangered by climate change

As a call to action on climate reform, Google has created digital exhibits, models, and tours of over 50 historical sites across the world to document how they've been affected by climate change.

5 years ago

A passenger is about to board the last Eurostar train before Brexit at Gare du Nord train station in Paris, on January 31, 2020.

Dark humor and nostalgia as last pre-Brexit trains link London to Europe

Paris Gare du Nord and London St Pancras stations were on Friday united by a dark humor and a wistful nostalgia as the final trains pulled out linking Britain with mainland Europe before the country's EU divorce.

5 years ago

A man wears a facemask as he takes pictures outside a casino in Macau on January 30, 2020.

China virus silences Macau's bustling casinos

Macau is usually bustling with gamblers during China's Lunar New Year holiday but the flood of tourists has been reduced to a trickle this year as fears grow over a coronavirus that has killed almost 260 people.

5 years ago

Tourists are seen at a walking street in Phuket, Southern Thailand, January 31, 2020.

Chinese tourists desert Thai resort as coronavirus spreads

The narrow laneways and pastel-colored shophouses of Phuket Old Town are usually bustling with Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holiday, but travel bans and local fears about coronavirus have largely emptied the streets this year.

5 years ago

The Eiffel Tower is among the most popular tourist attractions in Paris.

Visit Eiffel Tower at 1 a.m. for its best experience

A special light show at 1 a.m. makes it the best time to visit the Eiffel Tower.

5 years ago

The Costa Smeralda cruise ship is docked in the Civitavecchia port 70 kilometers north of Rome on the evening of January 30, 2020. More than 6,000 tourists were under lockdown aboard the cruise ship after two Chinese passengers were isolated over fears they could be carrying the coronavirus.

Italy lets passengers off cruise ship after virus scare

Thousands of stranded tourists were free to disembark from a cruise ship at an Italian port after authorities said two Chinese passengers feared to have the coronavirus tested negative Thursday.

5 years ago

Heading upstream: Krimson, guide and boatman, steers visitors into the Dayak heartlands of Tane Olan.

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A night in Tane Olan jungle

Malinau, North Kalimantan is only few hours away from the busy, urban centers of Java, but a lifetime away in so many ways.

5 years ago

Vehicles jam the roads in the Philippine capital Manila on January 10, 2007

Bangalore and Manila world's worst cities for traffic

At the top of the list, Bangalore, India has the most distressing conditions for motorists, who spend up to 71 percent more time in their cars than they might on a normal journey.

5 years ago

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