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Twinkle Khanna got locked in a public toilet with sister: Snippets of her trip

Published on Jul 09, 2024 01:30 PM IST

Twinkle Khanna and her sister set travel goals for us with a few snippets from their Jaipur diaries.

Twinkle Khanna had the most fun this weekend.(Instagram/@twinklerkhanna)

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

'The other Berlin': A travel guide with a fresh take

Compact, comprehensive, multimedia: This travel guide presents Berlin in a new way.

Picture of some of Berlin's landmarks at dawn. (elxeneize/Zoonar/picture alliance )

Published on Jul 09, 2024 01:27 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: 10 unusual things to do in Paris

From the Homoerotic tour of the Louvre to Gustave Eiffel’s secret’s apartment, there’s so much in Paris that’s beyond the obvious.

(FILES) A view of Paris taken from the Tour Saint-Jacques shows the Centre Pompidou on April 26, 2019. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are set to begin with an unprecedented open-air ceremony on the river Seine on July 26, 2024, as most concerns so far relate to security arrangements for the opening festivities. (Photo by Eric Feferberg / AFP)(AFP)

Published on Jul 09, 2024 01:17 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

Paris 2024 Olympics: Where to buy tickets and other essential details

If you are planning to attend Paris 2024 Olympic, here’s a quick look at buying tickets, accommodation and all that you can watch without paying a penny.

The Paris Olympics will commence from July 26.(AP)

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 08:26 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

Danish Viking fortress amazes tourists with UNESCO recognition

Exploring the ancient allure of Denmark's Viking legacy, Trelleborg fortress stands as a testament to Norse engineering prowess and historical intrigue.

Danish Viking fortress Trelleborg recognised as UNESCO World Heritage site, challenging stereotypes of primitive marauders.(Photo by Olivier FENIET / AFP)

Published on Jul 08, 2024 03:29 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

How to choose the right Schengen travel insurance policy?

A Schengen travel insurance policy covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations and other risks, ensuring compliance with visa requirements for travelling.

Schengen travel insurance policy: Secure your Schengen visa with travel insurance, covering medical emergencies and trip disruptions.(Pexels)

Published on Jul 08, 2024 12:41 PM IST

ByDeepika Chelani

Priozersk aims to shine as tourism destination with new developments

Priozersk, once a closed city with military sites, aims to develop tourism sector with new hotels and beach attractions

Once a secret city, Priozersk aims to shine as a tourism destination with new developments and coastal projects.(Photo by Ruslan PRYANIKOV / AFP)

Published on Jul 08, 2024 11:21 AM IST

AFP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Tanzania's push for luxury tourism threatens Maasai way of life

Tanzania's government is expanding its nature preserves but in doing so it is displacing Maasai herders from their land.

Tanzania's Maasai concerned about encroachment of their traditional lands.(Hua Hongli/picture alliance)

Published on Jul 07, 2024 02:20 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Switzerland aims to avoid excessive tourism by highlighting the off seasons

Officials said in a press conference in Zurich that they wanted to direct holidaymakers to “the right places, at the right time” and avoid excessive tourism.

Switzerland Tourism said it would seek to highlight the off seasons and promote destinations off the beaten track. (Pexels)

Published on Jul 07, 2024 02:10 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

World Chocolate Day: 10 best cities for chocolate lovers

From Bruges to Paris to Oaxaca, Cologne and Le Fortuna, on World Chocolate Day, let’s stroll through the world’s best cities for chocolate lovers.

Here are the world’s best cities for chocolate lovers.

Updated on Jul 07, 2024 01:55 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, New Delhi

China, UAE mull increasing flights to foster stronger economic and tourism ties

Both China and the UAE want more flight connections after links were exhausted at 56 flights per country per week

Published on Jul 06, 2024 03:53 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Rome: Ancient garden linked to Emperor Caligula found near St. Peter's Basilica

Discovery of Emperor Caligula's ancient garden was made during construction work to create a pedestrian piazza linking some of Rome's most visited tourist sites

Published on Jul 05, 2024 05:41 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Rome

Sicily: Flights suspended in Catania as largest active volcano in Europe erupts

Volcanic ash from Mount Etna's eruption covers Catania in Sicily; halts flights at Catania airport, travellers advised to check status

A picture shows the eruption of the Mount Etna volcano in Sicily. Catania airport in Sicily announced its closure today due to an eruption of Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, whose ashes fell on the airspace and the surrounding area. (Photo by Giuseppe Distefano / various sources / AFP)

Published on Jul 05, 2024 04:39 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Travellers flock to Nordic countries for 'coolcations' amid rising summer heat

As heatwaves intensify across southern Europe, travellers like Cati Padilla from Tenerife are seeking respite in cooler Nordic destinations.

Rising trend of 'coolcations' in Norway and Sweden amid climate concerns(Unsplash)

Published on Jul 04, 2024 01:35 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Tourists go viral for catching pickpocket: Tips to stay safe on foreign trips

Two tourists in London caught a pickpocket and held her till the police arrived. Here’s how you can stay safe from pickpockets on vacations.

Two tourists in London caught a pickpocket thief.(Instagram)

Published on Jul 03, 2024 04:30 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

Sonakshi Sinha-Zaheer to Anushka-Virat; celeb honeymoon pics to give you FOMO

As much as the internet adores celebrity weddings, they definitely have a soft spot in their hearts for stars' honeymoons. As newly-married Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's honeymoon photos go viral, we decided to look back at snippets from our favourite stars' holidays. From Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas to Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, these couples gave us extreme getaway envy. (Instagram)

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Published on Jul 03, 2024 02:45 PM IST

Meghalaya through travel influencer Larissa D'sa's lens

Whether you're a food lover, an adventure junkie, or a culture enthusiast, Larissa D'sa described Meghalaya as a place that has something for everyone.

Larissa D'sa, the adventurous travel influencer, spent March 2024 immersed in the misty allure of Meghalaya, India's

Published on Jul 03, 2024 12:25 AM IST

ByChayanika Das

Pilgrims can view Kailash peak in Tibet from old Lipulekh pass from Sept 15

Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra returns: Lipulekh pass in India opens for pilgrims to view Kailash peak in Tibet from Sept 15

Historic reopening: View Kailash Peak in Tibet from old Lipulekh pass in India from Sept 15 (Photo by Twitter/I_perfectdevi)

Published on Jul 02, 2024 06:00 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Pithoragarh

Greece: First helicopter airline debuts, will offer flights to 11 destinations

Greece's first helicopter airline, Hoper, will offer flights to 11 destinations—letting you get from Athens to Mykonos in minutes rather than hours.

Greek island-hopping this summer: First helicopter airline offers quick access to Greece’s hidden gems (REUTERS)

Published on Jul 02, 2024 05:02 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Best travel insurance in India

Travel insurance covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations, lost luggage and other issues, providing financial protection and peace of mind for travellers.

Published on Jul 02, 2024 04:25 PM IST

ByDeepika Chelani

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: How to ensure a good stay at a hotel

After decades of travelling, here are the lessons I have gathered to ensure a good stay at a hotel. But often, it just comes down to luck.

The days when I was willing to stay in an inexpensive hotel and spend the day outdoors exploring the destination are over. I must have a comfortable hotel room to come back to. (Pexels (Representative Image) )

Published on Jul 02, 2024 11:49 AM IST

ByVir Sanghvi, New Delhi

China offers foreign residents in Hong Kong and Macau 5-year travel visa

China simplifies mainland entry for long-term Hong Kong and Macau residents, new visa policy enhances cross-border travel for expats

Children's walk at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. The summer school holidays have begun in China, and millions of tourists are expected to flood into the city during this period. Beijing eases mainland China entry with new five-year visa for Hong Kong, Macau residents (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Published on Jul 01, 2024 02:48 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Japan: Mount Fuji introduces online reservations to manage summer crowds

Japan travel: Mount Fuji implements entry fee and cap to curb overtourism amid the summer hiking season

Climbers gather on the first day of the climbing season at Fuji Yoshidaguchi Trail (Yoshida Route) at the fifth station on the slopes of Mount Fuji, in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan July 1, 2024. Japan travel update: Mount Fuji introduces online reservations to manage summer crowds as hiking season begins (REUTERS/Issei Kato)

Published on Jul 01, 2024 02:21 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Inspired by Asha Parekh, Helen, Waheeda? Check out travel tips for senior women

Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman and Helen drop serious girl gang trip goals. Here's how you can ace your girl gang trips even in your 80.

Asha Parekh, Helen and Waheeda Rehman are all in Kashmir for a vacation.

Published on Jul 01, 2024 01:27 PM IST

ByAdrija Dey

Paris 2024 Olympics: 10 best places to eat in Paris

Here are 10 Parisian restaurants that you cannot miss if you are planning to attend the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Paris Olympics also come with the added advantage of getting to gorge on French delicacies.

Published on Jul 01, 2024 01:12 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

Mango Festival 2024 kicks off with over 150 varieties at Expo Khor Fakkan

The 3rd annual Mango Festival 2024 kicked off yesterday evening, Friday, and is slated to run until 30th June at Expo Khor Fakkan.

Third annual mango festival celebrates agriculture and heritage in Khor Fakkan(Unsplash)

Published on Jun 30, 2024 01:34 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Abu Dhabi

How Spain's tourism industry is dealing with drought

Amid its worst drought in centuries, Barcelona's vital tourism industry is being reshaped by water-saving technology.

More than 85 million visitors came to Spain in 2023 — and they used a lot of water. (Noppasin Wongchum/Zoonar/picture alliance )

Published on Jun 29, 2024 03:18 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Japan sees unprecedented tourist surge: 14.5 million arrivals in 2024

Japan is currently witnessing an extraordinary tourism boom driven by a weakened yen and a post-pandemic surge in global travel.

Japan is experiencing an unprecedented tourism boom, fueled by a historic yen collapse and a surge in global travel. (Unsplash)

Published on Jun 29, 2024 11:43 AM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Madrid offers free Flamenco shows at air conditioned museums to beat the heat

Beat the Madrid heat: Free museum Flamenco shows to keep tourists cool

Madrid: Air conditioned museums host free Flamenco shows for tourists to beat the heat (Photo by Twitter/piccavey)

Published on Jun 28, 2024 06:41 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Hong Kong, Macau raise duty-free caps for Chinese tourists to boost retail

Higher duty-free allowance for Chinese tourists to aid Hong Kong and Macau's economic recovery

Chinese tourists enjoy higher duty-free allowances in Hong Kong and Macau starting July 1 (Photographer: Raul Ariano/Bloomberg)

Published on Jun 28, 2024 05:41 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

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