The Hungry Ghost Festival observed across parts of Asia from late August to mid-September has emerged as a singular draw for travellers seeking deep cultural engagement beyond standard tourist circuits. Rooted in the belief that spirits are released from the underworld during
Sharjah is embracing the slow-travel movement with Nomad, a new eco-retreat featuring 20 solar-powered trailers set deep within the Kalba mountains and intentionally stripped of Wi-Fi, artificial lighting and modern distractions. Created by the emirate’s investment arm, Shurooq, the retreat aims to
Severe weather has caused fresh disruption across European air routes, with easyJet, Air France and KLM forced to cancel multiple services as heavy rain and strong winds sweep the continent. Flights between Lisbon and Madeira were among the first to be grounded,
The rediscovery of Sac Balam, a once-hidden Maya city deep within Mexico’s Lacandon rainforest, is reshaping our understanding of Indigenous resistance during the Spanish conquest. Meaning “Land of the White Jaguar”, Sac Balam became a sanctuary for the Lacandon Ch’ol Maya in
Shillong has climbed to the top of India’s most-searched travel destinations according to 2025 trends, signalling a shift in traveller appetite towards off-beat, culturally rich and nature-immersive experiences. Often referred to as the “Scotland of the East”, Meghalaya’s hilltop capital is drawing
Rome will welcome leaders from across the global travel and tourism industry this September as it hosts the World Travel & Tourism Council’s 25th Global Summit – an event seen as both a celebration of sector recovery and a strategic forum for
Portugal’s peak holiday season is facing major turbulence as airport workers across Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Madeira, Porto Santo, and the Azores embark on rolling strikes that could stretch into early September. Triggered by disputes over pay, unpaid night-shift allowances, and parking charges
Albania is redefining ecotourism and conservation through the EU4Nature initiative, introducing a unified e-invoicing and e-ticketing system across its protected areas. From Shebenik National Park to the unspoilt banks of the Vjosa River, visitors can now book and pay for activities such
Tropical Storm Podul has brought southern China’s travel networks to a standstill, its torrential rains forcing the closure of schools, airports, and even high-profile court hearings. In Hong Kong, the highest-level “black” rainstorm warning shut down classrooms and delayed hospital services, while
Relentless heat and raging wildfires are sweeping across southern Europe, disrupting popular holiday destinations, devastating protected forests, and threatening communities. In Spain’s coastal town of Tarifa, more than 2,000 people were evacuated from beaches and hotels as fast-moving flames tore through eucalyptus
