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I am on a mission to visit more Eastern European countries this year. They are underrated, full of culture, and have delicious and cheap food. In June, I decided to cross Poland off my bucket list. I recently went to Poland by myself. Pour Sama Ansari. Poland is a country on the Baltic Sea, bordering Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, and Russia, and I’ve always been drawn to it because of its rustic charm and dumplings.I spent five days in the capital Warsaw and Lublin, walking around old castles, museums, and eating as much pierogi as I…
November 24, 2023 Bangkok – At the time, the top 10 most visited destinations in the region were: China: 65.7 million visitors Thailand: 39.8 million tourists Japan: 32.2 million visitors Malaysia: 26.1 million tourists Hong Kong: 23.8 million visitors Macau: 18.6 million visitors Vietnam: 18 million tourists India: 17.9 million visitors South Korea: 17.5 million visitors Indonesia: 15.5 million tourists Then the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic hit, and that number plummeted. Recovery now appears to be well underway, with Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand all developing strategies to attract tourists. Here we take a look at their strengths in…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and online travel platform Fliggy have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to strengthen their partnership in promoting Thai tourism and improving the Thai travel experience for Chinese tourists. The LOI formalizes the partnership between TAT and Fliggy and further strengthens cooperation in several areas. TAT and Fliggy will set up special travel plans and an all-day Chinese customer service hotline for Chinese travelers. The two parties plan to identify pilot locations and leverage technology to promote “smart scenic spots” and improve the experience for Chinese tourists. In addition, the two companies will also…
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not in any way represent the editorial position of Euronews. We all crave authenticity. There are a lot of them here and there, but not in the big cities of Europe. It’s in the countryside, on a road less traveled, in a village where the locals see you and worry you’re lost, writes Jonah Plusky. advertisementEuropean tourism is losing its appeal.Consider Venice, a floating city. It used to be serene and incredibly romantic. Now it’s packed with tourists shuffling loudly through Le Merserie, holding phones.Woody Allen said,…
Fewer Chinese tourists are visiting Thailand due to safety concerns, a new survey has found.Anusak Raowiras | Noor Photo Getty ImagesJapan and Thailand are two of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia.But both countries are losing support among Chinese people as safety concerns grow among younger travelers.The two countries were the most popular holiday destinations for Chinese tourists earlier this year, but Thailand dropped to sixth place and Japan to eighth in the third quarter, according to China Trading Desk, a marketing firm that measures Chinese travel sentiment quarterly.Both countries are currently behind South Korea, Malaysia and Australia as…
According to a report from Berkshire Hathaway, Canada will be the safest country to travel to in 2024. … [+] Here is an aerial photo of Quebec City.getty For many people, safety is a top concern when choosing a travel destination, and given the current situation in the Middle East, including the Israel-Hamas war and the U.S. State Department’s global travel advisory, safety is even more important. This is a matter of consideration. To help you pinpoint the safest countries to travel in 2024, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection has published its “Safest Destinations” report for the ninth year in a…
Some shoppers look forward to Black Friday in search of that coveted TV, a nice Christmas gift for a friend, or new shoes for the holidays.However, for those who want to give an experiential gift or plan a holiday getaway, Florida theme parks also have Black Friday sales.Whether you want to enjoy wild rides at Universal Orlando Resort or learn about the aquatic wonders at SeaWorld Orlando, several parks are offering Black Friday offers for prospective guests.Here are some notable Black Friday deals at Florida theme parks.Why is it called Black Friday? It wasn’t always the biggest shopping holiday of…
Frozen themed land at Hong Kong Disneyland. (Disney) Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock rides the lap bar of Wandering Oaken’s sliding sled while riding in the front row of the new family coaster that is scheduled to open at Hong Kong Disneyland and could someday arrive at the Anaheim theme park. I gripped it tightly. Mr Potrock visited the Disney Asia Theme Parks in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Shanghai on a benchmark trip to see the new Frozen, Zootopia and Pagoda-tangled Peter Pan themed lands in various stages of development. experienced. See also: A look inside the Frozen land sold…
Well, you knew it was coming. This year, more than 20 Travel + Leisure staffers weighed in to create this hand-picked list of the places that thoughtful, curious travelers should consider in 2024. These are the destinations that have captured our imaginations, the spots where T+L editors want to spend their own time in the year ahead. Among the picks are Canada’s Métis Crossing, which headlined our October 2023 issue; Istanbul, for which our editor in chief makes a compelling case; and Paris, because there’s a little thing called Les Jeux Olympiques coming up. Other, lesser-known places are on the…
This is part of our global guide to the best places to go in 2024. Check out more travel inspiration here.For a region characterized by ancient cultures spanning 5,000 years of human history, including the Maya, Olmec, Aztec, Inca, Moche, and Huari, looking at a map and thinking about where you want to go is a real shift in perspective. Go to Central and South America, tilt your head and ask: “So, what’s new?”After all, superlatives are usually part of the appeal in these parts. The oldest known civilization in the Americas flourished in Caral, Peru around 3,000 BC, and…