As I type this, we are experiencing the second round of the coronavirus epidemic. The travel rate is far from where it was back in 2019, and it will be a while before it returns to the pre-pandemic level. It’s strange to write an article about the advantages of traveling and why it is essential. …
Hilariously terrible BuzzFeed travel articles were AI-assisted
I am sure you’re thinking. “I’m going on a trip to Cape May, NJ, and need a true ‘hidden gem’ of a travel guide.” So if, by a freak chance, you find BuzzFeed AI-assisted content on your results for a search, avoid it. This is because BuzzFeed has published several low-quality travel stories under “As …
China’s travel recovery gets more attention, but India’s outbound market is ‘booming’ even faster
The discussion about Asia’s tourism recovery is primarily centered on the return of Chinese travelers. However, it’s Indian travelers who are looking for trips abroad more frequently than anyone else in the global market. Agoda’s CEO Omri Morgenstern spoke to CNBC Travel. “The entire thing is booming,” he added. “India outbound [travel] is growing much …
travel, tourism, and global consciousness
This was the foundation of this Grand Tour tradition for young elite Europeans in the late 1600s to the late 1800s. As professors at universities, as we are today, we also believe that understanding the world is essential to the future of the planet we live on as we know it. However, the rapid growth …
How To Get A Passport At The Last Minute
The flight to Chicago to Istanbul only four days away My brother was beginning to get anxious. In March he had paid an additional $60 to get the expedited renewal of his passport. In return, the State Department promised it would send the new passport to him one week prior to the date of his …
WALKING HOLIDAYS IN ORKNEY
There’s something happening in Orkney. The archipelago situated off the north coast of Scotland was home to 36,000 visitors. In 2017, the number of visitors could nearly double. Cruise ship passengers have increased too, with cruise ship arrivals dropping and then resuming to shuffle away at more than 95,000 people each year. They are there because Orkney has …
FAT BIKING IN FINLAND
The training of wilderness guides or activity instructors as well as center staff provides work for locals all through the entire year. It also helps Finns in sharing their love for nature and the tradition that has been handed over generations. Keijo Salenius is creator of Basecamp Oulanka and works in conjunction with our small …
Turkey: Travel Tips
The moment you arrive at Cappadocia in central Turkey is like walking into the Lord of the Rings landscape. Around you, the rocks are being whipped into regular curves, like frosting on cakes. Walking from Goreme, which is the region’s epicenter and amidst sloping hills gleaming green with soft vines. Women and men walk along …
Things I wish you know before traveling to Vietnam
A trip to another country with an entirely different culture can be an extremely difficult, yet satisfying experience. This kind of journey can teach you essential life lessons as well as broaden your horizons. However, it could also be a stressful experience, particularly if you meet scammers or get into another type of problem. Vietnam …
Travel Hacking 101- What Is It And How Can You Do It?
With an abundance of options available to you and a wide range of options, budget travel has become more affordable than ever. You can explore the world as a volunteer as well as working in a foreign country, looking for cheap flights or taking advantage of the sharing economy The possibilities are endless. Even with …