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Finland’s embassy in Canberra is going viral
Finland’s embassy in Canberra went viral after posting that it would close for one day for an internal planning day.
Tourism
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‘I can’t bear it’: young family takes refuge in bedroom as choking haze engulfs Indonesian city
Choking haze from Indonesian fires forces families indoors and strains regional ties across Southeast Asia.
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Nine European cities ranked among the world's safest for travellers
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The 5 stunning US destinations on National Geographic’s ‘Best of the World’ travel list
National Geographic has released its highly anticipated Best of the World travel list for 2027, highlighting key global destinations.
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Japan Switches from Tax-Free Shopping to Refund-Based System for Nonresidents
Japan transitions from traditional tax-free shopping to a new refund-based system for nonresidents starting in November 2026.
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‘Historic milestone’ for Greenland as new airport opens in Ilulissat
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Cappadocia: Rock collapse kills two in Turkey's Cappadocia, local media reports
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Japan municipalities step up measures against disruptive Halloween crowds
Japan’s cities tighten the leash on Halloween as Shibuya braces for a surge of hundreds of thousands of revelers.
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Tourist allegedly demands Mexican staff serve her in English. Then says police won’t intervene because she’s American: ‘How much do you earn?’
A viral confrontation involving a tourist at a Mexico City taqueria has ignited widespread outrage and debates over gentrification and tourism.
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Oil spill off UAE widens, satellite images show, prompting more beach closures
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‘Beloved’ Mom, 25, Found Dead by Cleaner in Vacation Rental. Her 2-Year-Old Daughter Was Discovered Alive Beside Her
A 25-year-old British and Scottish mother was found dead in an Albania Airbnb by a cleaner, with her toddler daughter alive beside her.
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Best of the World 2027
National Geographic releases its prestigious Best of the World list for 2027, spotlighting top global destinations.
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The Plaza Hotel to Close for Yearslong Renovation in 2027
New York City's iconic Plaza Hotel is scheduled to close in 2027 for a major yearslong restoration project.
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Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police
Mauritius faces its worst unrest since 1999 following a police shooting, prompting nationwide curfews.
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The Las Vegas Strip has a visitor problem
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600K Flock to Korean Canal to Spot 'Bukangi'
Over six hundred thousand people visit a South Korean canal to view a trapped shark dubbed Bukangi amid discussions on warming seas.
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Stranded Shark Turns Korean Canal Into Big Tourist Attraction
A stranded shark in a South Korean city canal has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors and viral online attention.
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Allies Refuse to Visit U.S. in ‘Mind-Boggling’ Collapse Under Trump
International tourism to the United States faces a sharp collapse as traditional allies refuse to visit under Trump.
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4 killed, 4 wounded in mass shooting near capital of Caribbean luxury tourism destination
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Deadly shooting hits Caribbean islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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4 dead after shooting in Caribbean tourism location, police say
Authorities in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have launched a manhunt following a shooting that left four people dead and several others injured.
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Four American tourists among 6 killed in suspected gas leak blast in Athens
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These are the best places to visit in 2027, according to Lonely Planet
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Photos: 20k pieces of trash removed from Yellowstone hydrothermal areas
Coverage tracks the removal of twenty thousand pieces of trash from hydrothermal areas in Yellowstone.
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Record-setting amount of trash found in Yellowstone National Park hot springs
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Weeks after the Nepal flood disaster, families of the missing hold out hope
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Airbnb set to face more curbs as EU proposes rules to tackle housing crunch
The European Union is proposing new restrictions on short-term rentals like Airbnb to address an emergency housing crisis across member states.
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Great New York State Fair closes Monday as vendors take stock amid higher costs
The 2026 Great New York State Fair closes Monday with record-level attendance despite severe weather and rising vendor costs.
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Angry locals block famous beach as mass tourism protests escalate at vacation hot spot
Local residents in Ibiza have blocked a famous beach to protest the effects of mass tourism and the perceived overcrowding of their island.
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Some Vegas hotels are treating Canada's dollar as equivalent to the greenback to offer more value
Las Vegas hotels are treating the Canadian dollar as equal to the US dollar to attract visitors amid a trade war impacting cross-border tourism.
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Rome declares a security ‘red zone’ around the Colosseum to protect tourists amid violent crime incidents
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Some missing tourists make contact as Nepal flood death toll tops 1,100
Deadly Nepal floods claim over 1,100 lives, spark desperate searches and raise climate alarms.
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Renewed Canada-U.S. Trade War Threatens Tourism Recovery
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‘New York loves Canada’: US cities want their Canadian tourists back
US cities and border businesses are facing economic pressure as Canadian tourists decline amid new travel advisories.
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Before and after: European vacation spots become unrecognizable
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Locals kept staring at American tourists. Then they realized the mistake they'd made
American tourists in Italy face potential fines for violating local decorum and heritage rules in Venice and Lake Como.
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Instagram insult to Hindu holy day costs Swiss tourist 1 year behind bars in Bali
A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for posting Instagram insults regarding a sacred Hindu holy day.
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Swiss tourist given year in jail for insulting Bali religious day
A Swiss tourist receives a year in prison for insulting Bali's sacred Day of Silence, sparking widespread global reporting.
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American Tourists Face Backlash After Breaking A Bizarre Italian Rule They Had No Idea Existed
American tourists face steep fines and public backlash under an unfamiliar dress code at a popular Italian destination.
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In China, rocket launches fuel tourism and space-age dreams
China's busy space schedule drives a boom in domestic rocket tourism alongside recent satellite launches and technical setbacks.
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Vacation nightmare unfolds as ferry passengers battle seasickness at island hot spot
Vacation nightmares unfold on Greek ferries as rough weather turns island-hopping into a harrowing, vomit-filled ordeal.
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Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe
Mass evacuations and casualties reported across Croatian resorts as raging wildfires engulf popular tourist destinations.
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Spain prepares for eclipse under shadow of wildfire risk
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Wild video shows huge bison knock tourist to ground
Wild video footage captures a European bison knocking a tourist to the ground in a Poland forest after he gets too close.
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I used Gemini to plan and budget my vacation; I'm never doing it any other way
Users and publishers are reporting a shift toward using AI models like Gemini to manage the complex logistics of vacation planning and budgeting.
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Boxer, 26, arrested in connection with death of Scottish woman in Greece
A twenty-six-year-old boxer has been arrested in connection with the death of a Scottish woman in Greece.
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Sightseeing Flight Over Nazca Lines Ends in Tragedy
A sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines in Peru ends in tragedy as a plane crash kills 13 tourists.
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Once-hidden coastal town facing disruption as social media influencers transform local life
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What we know so far about the plane crash that killed 11 European tourists near one of Peru’s most popular sites
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Peruvian plane crash kills 13, including European tourists
Thirteen people, including European tourists, die in a plane crash during a Nazca Lines viewing flight in Peru.
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Armed robberies and sexual assaults cited in renewed US warning for island getaway
United States officials issue a renewed travel advisory for the Bahamas, citing violent crimes and activity concerns.
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Mexico’s President Unveils Plan to Fight Seaweed That Is Choking Beaches
Mexico's president unveils a new plan to tackle the massive blanket of seaweed suffocating Caribbean and Mexican coastlines.
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‘No Influencers’ sign at popular tourist destination draws backlash
A Nantucket shop’s “No Influencers” sign sparks social media backlash and a public clash with influencer Paige Lorenze.
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Northern Lights Forecast: 10 States May See Aurora Thursday Night
A surge in solar activity may make the Aurora Borealis visible across up to 10 U.S. states throughout this weekend.
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‘Nightmarish’ Wildfire in Crete Kills Two Firefighters as Thousands Evacuate
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Canadian visits to U.S. plummet amid Trump tariffs, ‘51st state’ talk
Canadian travel to the United States has seen a sharp decline following the return of Donald Trump to the White House and the imposition of tariffs.
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Canadians' travel pullback costs U.S. tourism billions
Canadian travel boycotts and spending pullbacks have cost the United States tourism economy billions of dollars.
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Popular city cracks down on tourism saying 16 million visitors is more than enough
Barcelona is implementing aggressive new tourism restrictions and taxes after reaching a threshold of 16 million visitors.
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US beach named best in the world for its pristine sands and clear waters
Trunk Bay in the US Virgin Islands has been ranked as the number one beach in the world, highlighted for its pristine sands and clear waters.
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What an Italian town’s dress code for tourists reveals about the battle against casual wear
An Italian village on Lake Como is enforcing strict dress codes for tourists, issuing significant fines for those appearing in swimwear or without shirts.