20, Jun 2024
Japan’s flood of tourists prompts call to charge foreigners more | Travel

As the flood of overseas tourists shows no sign of slowing, complaints about overcrowding and poor behaviour by visitors are prompting some in Japan to look at ways of controlling the flow without losing income, including by charging higher prices for foreigners. (Also Read | In Nepal, Buddha’s birthplace Lumbini…

19, Jun 2024
Taiwan proposes visa-on-arrival for Indian citizens to boost tourism | Travel

ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Taipei In a promising development for Indian travellers, Taiwan is actively considering the implementation of visa-on-arrival (VoA) for Indian citizens. Deputy Foreign Minister of Taiwan, Tien Chung-kwang expressed this intention, highlighting India’s significant outbound travel and the potential benefits of easing visa procedures.…

19, Jun 2024
International Picnic Day 2024: From lakeside escape to stargazing, 7 romantic summer picnic ideas for couples

News / Photos / Lifestyle Photos / International Picnic Day 2024: From lakeside escape to stargazing, 7 romantic summer picnic ideas for couples Published on Jun 17, 2024 04:17 PM IST Celebrate International Picnic Day 2024 with a romantic outdoor feast for two. Enjoy the sun, scenery and each other’s…

18, Jun 2024
In Nepal, Buddha’s birthplace Lumbini throngs with tourists again after Covid pandemic hiatus | Travel

Tourists have once again started to throng the Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini considered the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, after two silent years prompted by the Covid pandemic. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, nestled in the Southern Plains of Nepal, is gradually regaining its allure as religious tourism seems to…

17, Jun 2024
Visiting Hawaii’s famous beaches? Here are tips to prevent theft during your vacation | Travel

Honolulu police recently received some attention on social media for recommending beachgoers not leave their valuables unattended and instead take those items with them into the ocean in a waterproof bag. But the police and the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii, a nonprofit organization that helps tourists who become victims…

17, Jun 2024
Tourist footfall reaches 1 crore-mark in Goa; visitors flocking even in monsoon: Tourism Minister | Travel

The number of visitors to Goa has increased in the just-concluded tourist season and touched the one crore-mark, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has said, dismissing perception of the footfall going down in the coastal state. (Also Read | Visiting Hawaii’s famous beaches? Here are tips to prevent theft during your…

16, Jun 2024
Eid ul Adha 2024 travel: 7 top destinations for celebrating the festival

Published on Jun 15, 2024 03:46 PM IST Explore seven remarkable destinations perfect for celebrating Eid ul Adha 2024, each offering unique cultural experiences and vibrant festivities.  …read more / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Jun 15, 2024 03:46 PM IST As Eid ul Adha, also…

15, Jun 2024
Muslims gather at Mount Arafat for intense worship and reflection in Hajj pilgrimage | Travel

Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, Muslims from around the world congregated Saturday at a sacred hill in Saudi Arabia for intense, daylong worship and reflection. The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is considered the peak of the Hajj pilgrimage. It is…

15, Jun 2024
Celestial tourism spike leads Finnair to add midnight sun flights from Helsinki to Bodø | Travel

The sky is calling. With the total solar eclipse in North America, geomagnetic storms making the northern lights visible in unexpected US locations from Alabama to California, plus an aurora borealis that’s predicted to be at its most active now until 2026, travellers are increasingly taking inspiration from what feel…

14, Jun 2024
Bhopal to Indore in 55 minutes: Madhya Pradesh’s new intra-state air service links major cities, 50% discount on fares | Travel

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Bhopal Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday launched intra-state air service named ‘PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva’ by flagging off the first flight under it from Bhopal to Jabalpur. He also gave boarding passes to the flyers and opened a ticket-booking…