Category: Special

A group of ten exceptionally talented social media influencers from Middle East are touring the God’s Own Country at present and, are all praising the land, its culture, cuisine and hospitality. The all-ladies group include travel bloggers, social media influencers, food bloggers and photographers from the different Emirates. The group have started their FAM tour from Kochi on November 24. The familiarisation trip organized by East Bound Discoveries, in association with Luxury Travels Kuwait, will conclude on November 30. The FAM trip, which is also partially supported by Kerala Tourism, is organized as part of an effort to revive Kerala Tourism in Middle East ... Read more

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has accredited 13 tour guides, who are with hearing difficulties to guide deaf tourists to the tourism hotspots of the country. Their first assignment was to guide 30 students from the Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) to Manila’s historical spots, including Rizal Park, National Museum, and Fort Santiago. Such specialized tour, which is the first of its kind, was designed to foster a non-handicapped educational tour for sustainable growth and development in tourism. The programmed was initiated by the Office of Industry Manpower Development (DOT-OIMD) in partnership with the De La Salle College of ... Read more

Meet Yu Wen, the egg carving artist from Dandong, in northeast China’s Liaoning Province. Yu, 49 and grand-daughter of a known local painter, has been practicing this craft for 25 years. Quail, goose and ostrich eggshells carved with traditional Chinese patterns and figures are laid side by side on the shelves as warm spotlights underneath shine through, giving off a translucent and elegant glow.Her display is just as much about eggs as it is about Chinese culture. Egg carving is often called “the most fragile art,” as it requires the ultimate precision and care before, during and even after the creation. ... Read more

Last winter, 24 named winter storms hit the US, causing record travel delays and canceling trips around the country. Following the first winter storm of the season, travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down 3 travel insurance tips for travellers. Once a Winter Storm is named it’s too late to get coverage Travel insurance can cover travellers whose trips are impacted by a winter storm, as long as the policy is purchased before the storm was named. Once a winter storm is given an official name by The Weather Channel, it’s considered a foreseen weather event, and it is too ... Read more

Ideal weather, Christmas decorations, street entertainment, festive atmosphere and spectacular fireworks will let you celebrate Christmas and New Year holidays in the most spectacular way in Portugal. Go Ho! Ho! Ho! and all merry in absolutely amazing Lisbon. The churches and streets are so wonderfully decorated that gets you going all Christmas-y. Plenty to shop for in the amazing Christmas markets of Lisbon. Climb to the castle of Sao George and take a stroll through festally decorated Alfama and if you are lucky, you may get to treat your ears with Fado. Explore the festive beauty of nearby Belem district, ... Read more

Jenny Graham, a 38-year-old Scottish adventurer now holds the record of the fastest woman to cycle around the world. Jenny cycled 18,000 miles across four continents, travelling through 16 countries. Jenny started her journey from Berlin on June 16 and has returned to Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on October 18 after some 125 days, pocketing the world record. Jenny passed through Germany, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Mongolia, China, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US, Portugal, Spain and France. She took four flights and one boat during the journey. She also carried everything she needed with her. Jenny broke the record of Paola Gianotti ... Read more

We begin our cultural journey in Sharjah with its Heart – ‘The Heart of Sharjah’ has been painstakingly restored to give a feel of traditional life in the emirate. As the largest historical preservation and restoration project in the region, planned over a 15-year period, it will be completed by 2025. The project seeks to revitalize the heritage district as a vibrant cultural destination by showcasing its heritage with the restoration of historical buildings, constructing new structures following traditional Sharjah architecture and transforming them into hotels, restaurants, cafes, art galleries and markets, a place where one can experience Sharjah’s cultural ... Read more

There are umpteen number of ways countries and local bodies promote tourism. Cat tourism is one such novel idea to help small town and rejuvenate local economies by promoting tourism. The idea was sprouted up in the heads of the six remaining students at a community school in the tiny island of Hujing off the coast of Taiwan. The students of the Hujing Elementary School got the idea from the success of other cat towns and islands in the region. Another small coal mining village in Taiwan’s Rueifang District, once abandoned, is also attracting huge number of visitors to see the feline friends. The large ... Read more

Team India is playing an ODI in Thiruvananthapuram after a long gap, and the teams have landed in the Kerala capital today afternoon to a grand welcome. After receiving the grand ceremonial welcome with traditional drums (Chenda melam), Virat Kohli and Co. are now at the Leela Raviz Kovalam, which provides a breath-taking view of the Arabian sea. The Indian caption is all praise for the God’s own Country and its beauty and hospitality. “Being in Kerala is nothing short of bliss. I love coming here and love the energy of the whole place. The beauty of Kerala is something ... Read more

Here’s the best places to travel in 2019, compiled by The Forbes. Have a look at the suggestions and add them to your bucket list. Anguilla, Caribbean Anguilla is a honeymoon hot spot and also ideal for family holidays. “The iconic Belmond Cap Juluca will soon reopen on December 15th after a complete renovation and will feature a brand new oceanfront infinity edge pool as well as a touch of Venetian glamour at the new Cip’s by Cipriani restaurant. There will also be a new Cap Shack, where you’ll sip rum punch and dine on beach BBQ tapas from a food ... Read more

The country will offer endless colorful experiences to the millions of visitors expected for the celebrations of this millenary tradition as the festivities are set to begin in Mexico City on October 27 with the third edition of its spectacular Day of the Dead Parade. As Mexico prepares to celebrate the Day of the Dead, visitors from around the world are invited to experience this unique holiday. Every corner of the country, from the island of Janitzio in Michoacán, passing through the towns of Chiapas and the great Zócalo of Mexico City, will be dressed in color and tradition waiting ... Read more

From cultural exchanges and eco activism, to virtual agents and a ‘less is more’ mentality – here are the biggest travel trends for next year. Leveraging its unique position as a travel and technology leader, Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with incredible places to stay, has delved into its unprecedented insights from over 163 million verified guest reviews and research from 21,500 travelers across 29 countries, to reveal eight travel predictions for 2019, giving an exclusive peek into the crystal ball of what travelers can expect in the year ahead. 1. The Appren-trip Representing a new type of currency ... Read more

Algarve, in the southernmost region of Portugal has beautiful sandy beaches framed by golden cliffs, a mild climate, safe and friendly environment, variety of exquisite cuisines making it an ideal place for family holiday. There are about 200 kilometres of beaches between the southwest coast near Aljezur and the eastern end close to Vila Real de Santo António that boast of maximum safety and quality. The sea is always warm and calm and the climate is always mild which makes the beautiful white sand beaches an ideal place to relax. If you’re looking for family bonding time, there is a ... Read more

How to reach Goa from Mumbai searches always used to show the scenic rail journey on the Konkan route or the long road trip and the easy and fast flight services, but, now there’s a water route open between the two destinations. India’s first ever passenger cruise ship service, Angriya, will ferry you from Mumbai to Goa for just Rs 7000/-. The glamorous cruise between Mumbai and Goa, is sure going to attract a large number of domestic and foreign tourists. A one-way ticket for the cruise will approximately cost Rs 7,000 for a bed in the dorm and Rs 11,000 for a ... Read more

Yes, you heard it right. Now, travellers can book their hotels directly through their Instagram stories. And, SIX Travel, is the one which is making this whole booking process so simple with their new mobile application. Just in time for the holiday travel season, SIX Travel – the world’s first and only hotels booking platform that lets travelers book hotels directly through Instagram Stories and other online publishers – launches its app out of beta. Built exclusively for iOS, the app is now available for download on the App Store. SIX Travel delivers a modern solution that serves the short attention ... Read more