August 27, 2026
A wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border with Tibet, sending catastrophic floods through towns and valleys. Nearly 1,500 people are missing across Nepal and Tibet, including more than 700 foreigners.
Cultural celebrations, winter galas and fresh snowfall turn Swat, Naran and Kashmir into seasonal magnets Spectators watch a Kabbadi match in Mataltan, Swat. Photo: Sabah PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s northern valleys are gearing up for a busy winter as widespread snowfall meets the New Year holidays, drawing families, skiers and adventure seekers to Swat, Hunza, Naran, Murree and the high valleys of Kashmir. Tourism authorities have planned winter galas, rafting events and new destinations to ease pressure on popular locations, hoping a mix of cultural activity and snow adventure will welcome the new year under the white skies of Pakistan’s mountains. Swat
Iconic Paris museum raises tickets to fund urgent repairs and security upgrades PARIS: The Louvre Museum faces simultaneous security, structural and financial pressures after last month’s €95 million jewel heist exposed vulnerabilities that have since deepened into a wider institutional crisis. The museum, already struggling with aging infrastructure and increasing operational demands, is now implementing sweeping measures ranging from ticket price hikes to major surveillance upgrades. The museum has confirmed that visitors from outside the EU or the European Economic Area will face a 45% ticket increase from January 14, with the price rising to €32. Officials said the change
BULGARIA: Every year, hundreds of Chinese tourists flock to the Bulgarian mountain village of Momchilovtsi for a festival celebrating local yogurt, known for health benefits and has been a blow among consumers in China. Chinese visitors mix with the locals in the village in the mountains of Rhodes near the Greek border. In a scene in the village square, singers and gazers in traditional embroidered costumes perform folk songs in the summer sun. Yogurt and cheese producers from the area, many of which speak some Chinese, offer samples and products for sale. “Bulgarian yogurt is very popular in China, so
Oman: Housed in fog in the rich mountains of South Oman, a giant gap immersed in the landscape, reflecting with mysterious sounds that have created myths and legends between the nearby tribes. This huge sinking is one of four that the Dot Dhofar government, including one of the largest in the world: the yawning Kahf Teiq, 211 meters deep and 150 meters wide. At Tawi Atair Sinkhole, tourists are potters on concrete trails and staircases. But all the holes are not so welcoming. The huge fall of the sheeheet pit, a 40 -minute drive along the mountain streets, is an
April 23, 2025
Security personnel are raped on the scene of the attack in the Pahalgam area of Iiojk. – Type of trust in India Kashmir Resistance claims responsibility for attack. Expresses dissatisfaction with the arrangement of more than 85,000 “external”. Trump offers full support to India. PM Modi binds justice. Srinagar: Indian security forces began a huge hunt on Wednesday for attackers suspected of killing 26 men at a tourist destination in Indian illegal occupied mosquito and Kashmir (Iiojk) in the worst attack on civilians. At least 17 people were also injured in the shooting that took place on Tuesday in the
July 25, 2024
Parisians guide tourists ahead of 2024 Olympics. —Reuters As France’s hosting of the Olympics approaches, Parisians have instructed tourists to use certain words and phrases as they tour the country. According CNN, saying “bonjour” (hello) in French is an essential step that boosts the person’s impression. This tip was given by a former American expat who lived there. “If you’re going to France and you don’t start all your interactions with ‘bonjour,’ you might wake up a little rude,” says Elisabeth Guenette, who regularly shares language tips and cultural insights from teaching in both France and the U.S. with her
July 9, 2024
DENMARK: The Danish capital’s tourism office said on Tuesday that the city will reward tourists who participate in climate-friendly work. “Copenhagen attractions reward climate-friendly actions,” the office said in a statement. “All of our choices have an environmental impact, so why not make conscious decisions that benefit us all and be rewarded for them?” it added. Introducing the pilot project named ‘CopenPay’, which will be in effect from July 15 to August 11, the bureau said the reward will be done through this app. He further stated: “Based on the evaluation, we hope to bring CopenPay back as a year-round
May 21, 2024
JAPAN: Japan’s majestic Mount Fuji was about 700,000 years in the making, but on a sultry May morning, it was gone. On at least one side of a busy street, views of the 3,776-meter (12,388-foot) symbol of Japan and the Lawson grocery store below it have been obliterated as officials finished a 20-meter by 2.5-meter barrier to block a photo spot that it had gone viral among tourists. For the locals, the mass of visitors and their refusal to obey the rules regarding littering and parking had become a nuisance and a traffic hazard. “I’m really happy that foreigners are
February 14, 2024
Foreign tourists arriving in Bali should pay the fee online through the “Love Bali” web portal Passengers arrive at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Badung, Bali, Indonesia September 2, 2022. — REUTERS Thinking of a getaway to Bali, the enchanting Indonesian paradise? Well, a new development may affect your travel plans. Bali recently introduced a 150,000 rupiah ($10) tax on incoming tourists, a move aimed at preserving the unique cultural and environmental treasures that earned the island its name, the “Island of the Gods.” “Why this levy?” you may be wondering. The Deputy Governor of Bali, Sang Made
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