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Dubai Tourism Gets With Shah Rukh Khan To Show You The Best Of Dubai
Dubai Tourism partners with the Bollywood superstar to promote the country.
Malaysian Ringgit No Longer Accepted By Money Changers In Thailand?
Several Malaysians travelling in Thailand during the end of November reported that Thai money changers are no longer accepting the Malaysian currency.
The 10 Most Inspirational Cities Of 2016
TravelBird has released the 2016 Inspiring Cities Ranking offering a comprehensive ranking of some of the world’s most inspirational cities.
If You Like Viper Challenge, You’ll Love These Upcoming EcoSports In Langkawi
Swim, climb, run: Three exciting ecosports competitions are coming to Langkawi.
What The World’s Finest Boutique Hotels Of 2016 Look Like
The World Boutique Hotel Awards is the first and only international awards organisation exclusively dedicated to recognising unique excellence among boutique hotels.
Melaka Turns Artsy This Nov For Upcoming Arts & Performance Festival
MAPFest 2016 Features On-Tour Global Art Installations this November.
Why It’s A Very Bad Time To Visit Delhi Right Now
Delhi, the capital city of India, is the world’s most polluted city on Earth right now.
This Secret Code Word Poster In Bar Toilets Helps Women Escape Sexual Assault
Bars and other social areas in Lincolnshire put up this poster in the women’s toilets offering them help to get out of dates that they feel unsafe in.
2016 Has Been A Painfully Damaging Year For The Great Barrier Reef
Scientists have recently returned to the oceans to reassess the reef health six months after the heatwave. They have bad news.
These Are The Most Generous Countries In The World
It goes to show you don't need to own a lot to be generous.
Another Win For Perak In Lonely Planet’s Top Regions To Travel For 2017
Perak hits all the right notes for Lonely Planet once again.
TripAdvisor Will Stop Selling Tours That Allow Tourists To Touch Wild Animals
Hundreds of animal attractions where tourists come into physical contact with captive wild animals or endangered species will no longer be bookable on TripAdvisor or Viator.
Flying While Muslim: What It’s Like For Muslims To Travel Right Now
Post 9/11, the expression ‘flying while Muslim’ or ‘Muslim while flying’ has been so widely used that it has its own Wiki page.
Malaysians Are More Afraid of Shark Attacks Than Drowning & Other Facts
Expedia.com.my® 2016 Flip Flop Report discovers not only the preferences of Malaysian beach lovers but our quirky nature too.
Meet One Of The Youngest Airline Captain In The World, Captain Kate McWilliams
Kate McWilliams started flying when she was 13.
Top 10 Most Powerful Passports In The World For 2016
Not all passports are made the same; how powerful is yours?
Airlines Worldwide Are Banning The Use Of Samsung Galaxy Note 7
If you're flying, you might want to leave your Samsung Galaxy Note 7 at home.
English Teacher On Holiday Falls Off Cliff In Attempt To Escape Rape In Krabi
Hannah Gavios, 23, asked a local man for directions back to her hotel. The man had offered to walk her back but midway grabbed her and tried to take her clothes off.
The 10 Cheapest & Most Expensive Countries To Fly
An online travel agency searched over 1 million international and domestic flights around the world to find the countries that offers the cheapest flights.
Muslim Travellers, There Is Now A Halal Food Guide To New Zealand
The New Zealand Halal Food Guide makes travelling easier for Muslim tourists.
Don’t Wear Skirts To Stay Safe, Says India’s Tourism Minister To Tourists
The Indian Tourism Minister's advice to women travellers has prompted wide criticism about the nation’s culture of victim blaming.
21-Year-Old Female Traveller Killed In Australian Hostel Attack
The British backpacker was stabbed to death in her hostel by another guest.
Finally, A ‘Book Now, Pay Later’ Flight Booking App!
In celebration of the launch, users will be able to confirm bookings with only USD2 to secure seats.
Touristly Secures Investment Round From Tune Labs
After successfully raising an undisclosed pre-Series A round from Tune Group’s Tune Labs, Touristly is now in the process of integrating its travel activities platform with Tune Group companies and brands.
























