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2024 was particularly revolutionary; we saw record-breaking domestic tourism, with religious destinations experiencing enormous footfalls and business travel returning to pre-pandemic levels. More importantly, we witnessed a significant shift in customer behaviour,...
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Planning 2025's travels already, but a bit bored of the usual flying and driving routines? Say hello to slow, romantic travel aboard scenic train routes.Relaxing train journeys are one of my most...
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ANA business class and first class are easily among the best in the world – especially on their new Boeing 777s decked out with “The Room” in business class and “The Suite”...
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One in a thousand people has six toes or fingers. Twenty-six percent of young people lack a gag reflex. And about two in seven dudes, according to my own research as a...
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When it comes to booking flights and hunting down deals, having a crystal ball would be nice, wouldn't it? But airfare is constantly changing and unpredictable – and ditto for finding award...
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From mid-2025, non-EU visitors to Europe's Schengen member countries will need to apply for ETIAS or a Schengen visaIf you’ve been following the European Union’s ongoing saga of “Coming Soon” travel regulations,...
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Even if they don’t admit it, just about everyone wants a better life. Maybe it’s about having more money, cooler friends and relationships, warmer weather or better healthcare, education, adventure or freedom...
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ON THE MORNING OF November 5, the day of the 2024 presidential election, the algorithm delivered me the promise of escape. Titled “Here’s How to Buy Citizenship in Another Country,” the article...
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AI-assisted summaryTravelers in 2025 will seek less crowded, unique destinations, moving away from over-touristed areas.All-inclusive resorts are attracting a wider range of travelers, including Gen Z, with increasingly diverse and luxurious offerings.Multigenerational...
AI-assisted summaryTaiwan now offers a digital nomad visa for stays of up to six months.To be eligible, applicants must meet age and income requirements, and have previously received a digital nomad visa...
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Taipei, Jan. 6 (CNA) Taiwan has launched a six-month "digital nomad visitor visa" program for foreign nationals from its list of visa-exempt countries, as long as the digital workers can meet certain...
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For Cara West, becoming a parent didn’t just change her — it transformed her perspective on what it meant to raise a family in America.In 2022, shortly after giving birth to her...
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Getty ImagesWith TikTok tips to turn two days of annual leave into a five-day holiday and workers sneaking in meetings on the road, travellers are making their trips count – by making...
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If you’re considering a no-fly holiday or slow travel trip by train, one stunning holiday destination in France is likely to tick all your boxes.Just two hours from Paris is the natural...
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By Hoang Vu  January 4, 2025 | 12:28 am PT People look at flight information at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan April 12, 2023. Photo by Reuters Taiwan has introduced a...
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If you like to read and you like to travel, you’re my people and you’ve come to the right place. Get ready to discover the 38+ best travel books for readers with...
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In September 2024, my husband, Colin, and I spent a week road tripping around Vancouver Island. And while that would have been a lovely trip at any time of our lives, it...
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As the boarding door closes on 2024, we're handing out superlatives on what was officially the biggest year for travel yet. Think of it like a high school yearbook for the travel...
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As you plan your travels for the year ahead, you’d be wise to keep in mind where everybody else is going. These are the most popular countries for 2025 trips already booked...
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Share this articleThe weather outside is frightful, thanks to a freak cold snap. But it is toasty indoors, where we are sitting cross-legged on tatami mats around a low Japanese dining table.We...
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