Travel is good for us. But tourism also impacts the places we visit – in good ways and bad. We speak with experts on how travellers can avoid the pitfalls of tourism while getting more out of their experiences
If you are renewing your previous visa, you may see an additional screen asking you to select your visa priority. You may see 2 options –“Regular” and “No Show”. You must select “Regular”. “No Show” is for those who couldn’t make it to their previous appointment, but are u...
Pakistan has long-been touted as tourism’s "next big thing," but alarming headlines have often discredited those predictions. There are economic, political and security problems, and a mixed reputation beyond the country's borders. However, this is where visitors will find some of the most hos...
This is an atypical time to visit Japan, but the country does have some fun things to offer in winter. Great examples are the snow monkeys that you can see bathing in the onsen. You can also visit idyllic villages such as Shirakawa-go that are very enchanting when they’re covered by a...
The number of travelers on tours in Israel can vary greatly, ranging from 4 to 72 individuals, with an average group size of 37 people. However, it is important to note that the size of the tour does not necessarily determine its quality or price. How much time do I need for a grou...
Partial lunar eclipse:During a partial lunar eclipse, only part of the moon enters Earth's shadow, which may look like it is taking a "bite" out of the lunar surface. Earth's shadow will appear dark on the side of the moon facing Earth. How much of a "bite" we see depends on ho...
Make sure you stay in a local Indian riverside hotel such as the Hotel Alka, with its terrace overlooking the Ganges. Western chain hotels are usually located in the new town, well away from all the amazing riverside action. The Hotel Alka is one of the better hotels in this top river...
To sum up, focusing on developing tourism indeed brings deprived nations instant financial gains, therefore many countries are counting on it to get out of poverty. However, it does not mean we have found apanaceafor the less developed countries, and it is unwise to heavily depend on tourism...
They are an amazing way to save money on attractions that not enough people use. Just head to the local tourism office to find out what cards are available. They can help answer all your questions and make sure you save as much money as possible. Not every city has them, but most majo...
First of all, we need to think about what makes a country a country. Does it have to have a flag, a government, its own currency, a passport? It’s so difficult to decide. So let’s say this: an independent country is not only a self-governed nation with its own authorities. Furt...