Tourism in Asia is back with a vengeance now that travel is easier than it has been for many years. All of the top tourist hotspots, including Indonesia’s Bali and Thailand’s Phuket, which were virtually sealed off for years, have soared in popularity once more. With that being said, these classic resort destinations are not …
How does one describe Utah? One thing that can’t be denied is Utah is an interesting place. The culture is unlike any other state in the nation. Stunning natural attractions, friendly locals, and strong religious undertones are the backbone of this underrated state. Travelers come here for a variety of reasons and often have their …
Asia has been a hotspot for travelers this year. With so many wondrous places to explore, travelers have been booking flights across the continent. Southeast Asia has been on travelers’ radar for years, but of course, the pandemic put a halt to that. Now that the travel industry is thriving again, this region has picked …
Travelers wondering where they should go next may just have their answer. Thailand has long been a bucket list dream for many travelers, and the country stays busy with tourists year after year. The bustling city of Bangkok is worth a trip in itself, where you never know where the night will take you. Or …
In March 2020, the world toppled over as we knew it and chaos ensued when a virus rapidly spreading across the world was announced as a pandemic. Here we are in June 2023 where the tiring topic seems to never fully end. But hey, at least the store shelves are stocked with toilet paper. Most …
The travel industry has been recovering after the health crisis and travelers are ready to check off their bucket lists. Rumor has it that summer travel in 2023 will be the busiest —and most expensive— of the past few years and will hit new records. A recent study performed by the American Society of Travel …
Now that their borders have reopened and they seem to have moved on from the darker days of the pandemic, Thailand is once again smashing tourism records and strengthening links with North America. In fact, new research has confirmed it is the go-to destination for U.S. citizens in Southeast Asia – but what’s behind this …
Beginning October 11, Japan will scrap nearly all its remaining entry requirements and allow for normal tourism after over 2.5 years of stringent restrictions. During a news conference in New York on Thursday, September 22, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will be getting rid of its cap on daily arrivals. Further, the country …
In a major change of approach, Japan is eyeing autumn as the season to allow for normal tourism and finally remove its harsh border measures, including the visa it imposed on American travelers. Pretty soon, U.S. citizens and other foreigners will be allowed to enter Japan with fewer hurdles. Throughout the pandemic, the East Asian …
Bali—a hugely popular destination for backpackers, digital nomads, and tourists before the pandemic—reopened to all international tourists last week. However, Bali still isn’t getting international visitors. Only 45 (yes 45) international visitors entered Bali in 2021, despite the island’s partial reopening in October 2021. And, sadly, tourism represents 60% of Bali’s economy. So why aren’t …
If you’re ready to explore the world, then there’s no need to wait for someone else to explore with you. Just head out on your own! Solo travel has exploded in popularity, and I can understand why. There’s nothing better than doing what you want when you want and traveling at your own pace. …
Bye, bye Italy, France, hello Türkiye––or as the former name spelled out, Turkey: A transcontinental country bestriding the natural border between Europe and Asia, it is seeing a remarkable increase in tourism, particularly coming from the United States, with 1.9 million Americans traveling across the Atlantic to marvel at its ancient sites and natural wonders. …