TOURISM
Vaxxed? Iceland Actually Wants You to Come Be a Tourist
Iceland is one of the few countries that is welcoming vaxxed up visitors now. Here's what to know before you hit the waterfalls.
Can This World Famous Party Island Survive the Pandemic?
Boracay island in the Philippines hasn’t had international tourists for a year. But it is trying to hold on.
The Australian Government Will Pay Half Your Flight if You Holiday at Home
Half-price tickets to 13 destinations will soon be available. But there's a catch.
US Influencer Deported From Bali After Tweets About Expat ‘Perks’
Kristen Gray praised the Indonesian island as “queer-friendly” but she also angered locals who accused her of foreigner privilege and gentrification.
Tripadvisor Warning on Hotel Puts Thailand's Defamation Laws In Spotlight
The extraordinary case isn’t actually that extraordinary in a country where defamation cases can lead to jail time.
Homeless Hermit Crabs in Thailand Scramble for Shelter
Large numbers of crustaceans have appeared on a popular beach spot during the pandemic, and there aren't enough shells to go around.
Thai Airways to Fly Over Holy Buddhist Sites to Boost Tourism Amid Pandemic
The Southeast Asian country's national carrier was struggling to make money even before the pandemic.
In Canada's 'Hippie Town,' COVID Has Led to an Influx of Vanlifers and 'CERB Surfers'
Hundreds of surfers and people who live in vans are having a great time in Tofino, one of the most beautiful places in the world. But not all the locals are pleased.
The War Over Mexico's Beaches Is Done, For Now
A new law obliges coastal businesses to stop hogging the beaches.
Who Measures the Height of Mount Everest and How?
Nepal has spent US $1.3 million on the project, working with six global firms since 2017.
Asian Financial Hubs Hong Kong and Singapore Announce 'Travel Bubble'
No controlled itineraries or quarantine on arrival, like it's 2019.