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'Why have you traveled to China': Indian family with an infant denied US visa for a vacation

Amid several accounts of B1/B2 visa denials for Indian travelers this year, one account stood out as the woman pointed out a particular question that she and her husband were asked during their visa interview. The woman narrated her interview experience on Reddit and clarified that her husband and she…

The Times of India · 1h ago

Tell us about a great conservation tourism experience

Tell us about a favourite tourism project that supports conservation initiatives – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

The Guardian - UK · 6h ago

Uttarakhand minister stops Daler Mehndi’s concert, says “We paid so much money for you, and you can’t even speak”

Daler Mehndi’s concert at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in Uttarakhand sparked controversy after a background vocal track was reportedly heard during his performance. Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal confronted the singer on stage, prompting a disruption. Police intervened to maintain order, while organisers and the technical team…

The Economic Times · 8h ago

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Deadly storm Adam batters Spanish tourist hotspots as ‘significant danger’ alert remains in place

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The Independent UK · 9h ago

Russia woos Asian tourists in attempt to counter European visits collapse

EU tourist arrivals fell from 5 million in 2019 to 160,000 in 2025 as sanctions, cancelled flights and other restrictions due to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine severed Western leisure travel, prompting Moscow to look east.

Euronews · 10h ago

French retailers reel after weekend of riots, looting

Representatives of the French business community gather for a crisis meeting with the government following widespread looting during the weekend's protests. Meanwhile, the country's tourism sector fears a drop in winter holiday bookings, and bond and currency traders sell off French debt and the euro.

France 24 · 10h ago

Mother leaves children on Poland mountain trail for 'whining', hikes to summit alone

Conditions on the trail were poor with a thick fog over the area, prompting shocked tourists to take care of the young boys.

Euronews · 10h ago

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Dutch Man Builds Castle: Self-taught builder raises Romanesque fortress; now a Friesland tourist draw

Gregorius Halman, with no formal training, designed and constructed a Roman-inspired castle in Blesdijke. He used reclaimed bricks and materials from demolished buildings for the project. The construction began in 1992 and developed over many years into a unique structure. Visitors can now explore Olt Stoutenburght through guided tours and…

The Times of India · 10h ago

Tourists are avoiding York, my home town – but I know how to get them back

Are they put off by the hen parties, the tea rooms or the £5-an-hour parking? No matter. It’s time for my bold new approach ...

The Guardian - UK · 10h ago

Thailand considers Rs 2,836 departure tax that could make trips costlier for Indian travellers

Thailand is contemplating a departure tax of 1,000 baht for travellers leaving the country and 450 baht for air arrivals. This proposal aims to increase government revenue due to the ongoing recovery of its tourism sector. Concerns have been raised regarding potential discouragement of tourist visits and the effect on…

The Economic Times · 13h ago

South Korea bets on five regional airports to spread its tourism boom beyond Seoul

South Korea drew 18.9 million foreign visitors in 2025, yet only a third ventured outside Seoul.

Fortune · 15h ago

Mysore Dasara: Best Spots for Jamboo Savari and When the Palace Lights On

The Route, the Crowd, and Why Your Position MattersThe Jamboo Savari covers roughly five kilometres, from the Mysore Palace to Bannimantap grounds, and the procession moves at the pace of a decorated elephant carrying a 750-kilogram golden howdah. That slowness is both the gift and the trap. The procession is…

Times Life · 18h ago

Paris police clash with demonstrators and looters as protests continue

Paris police clashed with protesters and looters on Sunday as France reeled from nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living a day earlier that saw nearly 2,400 people arrested. Local authorities said that some 550,000 people took part in protests across France on Saturday, while organisers counted about 800,000.

France 24 · Oct 18

Dubai Police Adds A 907-HP Lamborghini To Its Fleet

Dubai Police has added a 907-hp Lamborghini Temerario to its fleet of high-performance patrol cars.

Motor1 · Oct 18

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France 24 · Oct 18

'Like we had a war': France left reeling after nationwide violent protests

France on Sunday is dealing with the aftermath of nationwide protests that damaged around 1,500 businesses and caused losses estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. Police arrested an estimated 1,800 people across the country during Saturday's demonstrations over the cost of living and school conditions.

Euronews · Oct 18

Lisbon named Europe's best city and cruise destination for 2026

Lisbon has reclaimed its shine on Europe's tourism map, earning two titles at the World Travel Awards Europe 2026, presented on Saturday in Montenegro's Bay of Kotor.

The Economic Times · Oct 18

In the 1930s, mining kept Gold Point, Nevada, at about 200 residents; by 1950, only 23 remained; and by 2011, just 7 people still lived there full time, year-round

Gold Point, once a thriving mining community in Nevada, experienced significant population decline after mining operations ceased. The town, originally known as Lime Point in 1868, transitioned to focus on gold-mining in the late 1920s. Following World War II, mining activity diminished and finally ended in the 1960s with a…

Times Life · Oct 18

Titarpur to Delhi's Ramlila Grounds: A Dussehra Walking Day

The Lane Before the MaidanTitarpur village sits west of the Yamuna Floodplain, sandwiched between the Punjabi Bagh flyover and the river's old edge, and for most of the year it is unremarkable. Then, roughly six weeks before Dussehra, the narrow gali that runs behind the main road fills with bamboo.…

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Times Life · Oct 18

Kullu Dussehra: A Week of Village Deities After the Rest of India Goes Home

Why Kullu Dussehra Is a Different Festival EntirelyDhalpur Maidan empties out the surrounding valleys. That is the first thing to understand. When the rest of India burns the Ravana effigy and calls it done, the Kullu valley begins a seven-day mela that draws more than two hundred village deities, called…

The Canberra Times · Oct 17

What Andrew Barr says his Europe trade mission will do for Canberra

A new deal will also promote Canberra to tourists abroad.

Euronews · Oct 17

Tourism office set ablaze during cost-of-living protests in Lyon

A branch of Lyon’s tourist office was vandalised and set on fire during nationwide protests over rising prices in France.

The Times of India · Oct 17

Agnes Ryan Singer's 840-acre Colorado ranch helped create a national monument

Few ranches can claim to have helped save a prehistoric lake bed, yet one in the Colorado mountains did exactly that. Over decades, Agnes Ryan Singer and her husband, Palmer, grew their property into a sprawling 840-acre working ranch and tourist attraction above one of the richest fossil beds anywhere…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

At 64, retired Kansas teacher and farmer S.P. Dinsmoor began building his Garden of Eden with concrete sculptures; the property later became a tourist attraction

Samuel Perry Dinsmoor constructed the Garden of Eden in Lucas, Kansas, during his retirement from farming. This outdoor attraction features over 200 concrete sculptures depicting biblical and political themes. Dinsmoor used his artistic talent to express his beliefs about faith and societal issues. After his death, the site was preserved…

Times Life · Oct 17

What Working Ports Reveal: Kochi, Mormugao and Paradip for Travellers

Why a Working Port Stops You in Your WayA container ship docking at Kochi's Willingdon Island does not wait for you to frame the shot. The crane swings, the stevedores move, and the scale of the thing, a vessel longer than three football fields nudged by two tugs the size…

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16

China’s tourists flock to experience a pretend typhoon as ‘dark tourism’ flourishes

The concept of ‘paying to suffer’ soars in popularity, with simulated disasters proving a modern twist on visiting sites of historic tragedies

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