Houston travel guide: the energy capital of the world

Texas is always something of an enigma. Just when you think you’ve worked it out, it throws you a (generally rather pleasing) curveball. Austin, for example, is a thriving dot of liberal, musical blue in an otherwise deep-red state. Dallas, for all its reputation, once had the biggest single spend on the arts of any […]

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A Trip to South Korea Could Be Yours for Free; Here’s How

From delectable bibimbap and sprawling islands to rich cultural heritage and K-drama marathons, South Korea has a magnetic appeal for holiday-goers. And now, here’s your chance to explore the beautiful places in South Korea and experience it all without worrying about the cost of the trip. The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, along with […]

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GetYourGuide’s Targets Boom in Independent Travel Experiences

Skift Take Sales of niche walking tours and cooking classes are up a whopping 71% year-over-year on GetYourGuide. — Sean O’Neill GetYourGuide launched a suite of tools for tour and activity operators on Tuesday. The company, which has raised roughly $1 billion in funding, aims to make it easier for solo and mom-and-pop entrepreneurs to […]

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These are the world’s happiest countries in 2024

CNN  —  The World Happiness Report is out, and once again Nordic countries are humming along with the highest scores. The No. 1 country, Finland, has held onto its top ranking for seven years straight. This year’s report is the first to include separate rankings by age group, and it brings bad news about life […]

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Solo Female Travel: Best Destinations To Visit

Solo female travel is having a moment – according to a recent survey, over half of Gen Z women would consider travelling abroad alone. That means more women than ever are heading off to far-flung destinations in search of new friends, different cultures and memorable experiences. But where should they go, and what should they know?  […]

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Travel influencer Tara Katims is slammed for going on slum tour of Mumbai and saying it’s ‘her favourite part of her trip to India’

An American travel influencer has been slammed for promoting a ‘tour of the slums’ during her visit to India.   Tara Katims, 24, who is from the US but recently moved to Mexico, posted a video advising her followers how to best spend 72 hours in Mumbai.  The full-time solo traveller documented her activities on her […]

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