PH eyes electronic visas to boost tourism from India, China
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco sees electronic visas as a way to make travel seamless and boost entry from India.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace to open for spring nighttime viewing
Noted for its beautiful cherry blossoms and azaleas during the season, the nightscape presents a different vibe from the daytime.
Chinese tourists rush to board ‘fashion time machine’ in Chiang Mai
Surrounded by crowds of Thais in jeans and T-shirts, the tourists stand out in finery that was fashionable several centuries ago in Thailand.
Singapore bistros crack global list of 50 most Instagrammable cafes
The two cafes are listed alongside other stunning locations, including three from South-east Asia that are in the top five.
Almost 9K tourists see equinox sunrise at Angkor Wat
According to the Ministry of Tourism, the sunrise aligns with the central spire of Angkor Wat on March 20-23 each year – most precisely on March 21, when the vernal equinox…
Pink peach flowers dress up Japan mountain village
Local residents planted the peach trees about 20 years ago with the aim of utilising dilapidated farmland.
‘Unfolding Bangkok’ illuminates city’s hidden beauty
Patrons are invited to celebrate Hua Lamphong train station, as the heritage building is brought to life with a light projection mapping show.
Make secure, safe, solo sojourns across India
Planning a getaway as a solo female traveller in India can be an exhilarating, empowering, and a daunting experience, the article says.
Hainan resumes visa-free travel policy
The policy, covering tourists from 59 countries, was implemented in 2018 but had been suspended due to the pandemic since March 28, 2020.
The art of solo travel
Although it may seem daunting to travel alone at first, the benefits of solo travel can be immense, the writer states.