Particular Books has acquired Sky Road – described as “an intimate portrait of an extreme place“ – by travel writer Simar Preet Kaur. Sam Fulton, commissioning editor at Penguin Press, bought English language UK and Commonwealth rights from Jessica Woollard at David Higham Associates, with publication in hardback scheduled for Spring 2026. The publisher said: “Simar […]
Foreign-language tour guides are in huge demand on the Chinese mainland, driven by the influx of overseas tourists enjoying mutual visa-free policies between China and a host of other countries. Zhou Mo reports from Shenzhen. Tourists enjoy the panoramic view of Hong Kong from the summit of Victoria Peak, located in the Central and Western […]
Adventure vacations provide an opportunity to understand a place on a deeper level while also testing the limits of your body and mind. You get to know the ocean by diving in it alongside apex predators, and you get to see the most elusive dwellers of the Guatemalan jungle by joining them in the treetops […]
Hannah Vincent, Owner-Manager of Select World Travel in Poole, has been appointed Chair of the Executive Association Solent, a club for fellow SME directors. She was presented with the chain of office by outgoing Chair Matt Smith at the association’s monthly lunch and networking event at Chewton Glen in the New Forest. It puts Hannah […]
Heavy rain caused chaos on Thursday evening for Edinburgh, with drivers facing huge delays and some areas seeing flooding. Following the Met Office yellow weather warning, which lasted 39 hours, many residents were facing issues. Friday morning saw the rain cease, though some issues remained. On Thursday night, some one driver was stuck on the […]
The much-anticipated Chardham Yatra 2024 is here, and as per reports, over 26 lakh pilgrims have registered for the pilgrimage. However, the sacred journey has not been a pleasant one for a large number of pilgrims. Reports of the Gangotri-Yamunotri Highway experiencing massive traffic jams have surfaced. Several hours of delays were followed by protests […]
By LIZZY BECHERANO via <a href=”http://espn.go.com/” title=”ESPN” class=”espn_sc_byline”>ESPN </a> via May 23, 2024, 8:49 PM ET • 3 min read The Vancouver Whitecaps have told fans not to expect to see Inter Miami CF stars Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets in their match Saturday at BC Place. “While we haven’t received an official update […]
National Travel Advisor Month is celebrated each May, and seasoned travelers appreciate the critical role travel advisors play in good travel planning. Professional travel advisors work diligently behind the scenes to craft personalized journeys catering to the customer’s unique tastes and preferences. Whether solo adventures, family vacations, or corporate retreats, travel advisors can meticulously arrange […]
In the 1970s, American travel writer Paul Theroux set himself an impressive goal: to travel from England to Asia entirely by rail. He cataloged his experience in the book “The Great Railway Bazaar,” which is still regarded as one of the most romantic pieces of writing about train travel. “If a train is large and […]
Thunderstorms threaten Interstate 95 this Memorial Day weekend Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Memorial Day weekend travel may be disrupted by severe thunderstorms across the US this week. On Thursday afternoon and evening thunderstorms will hit Interstate 95 — the […]
