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Visits to US Sharply Fall as Trump’s Immigration, Censorship Policies Proving a Borderline Tourism Killer
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Visits to US Sharply Fall as Trump’s Immigration, Censorship Policies Proving a Borderline Tourism Killer

May 12, 2025

The effects of President Trump’s stricter border controls, immigration, and even censorship policies may have had a direct impact…

What Is “Geological Heritage” and How Do These UNESCO Sites Promote it?
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What Is “Geological Heritage” and How Do These UNESCO Sites Promote it?

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

At the recent conclusion of a meeting of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, 16 new sites from North Korea…

Life Is Full of Surprises in Karakalpakstan, Central Asia’s “Sixth Stan”
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Life Is Full of Surprises in Karakalpakstan, Central Asia’s “Sixth Stan”

March 20, 2025

Karakalpakstan is a mouthful to say, one which has to be said a bit slowly so your friends don’t…

Travelers Are Being Increasingly Turned Off by Overtourism—Consider Skipping These Trending Destinations
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Travelers Are Being Increasingly Turned Off by Overtourism—Consider Skipping These Trending Destinations

February 7, 2025

WaL reported last year that 2024 was the most touristy year in human history, with many European destinations reeling from…

Famous Lovers, Moorish Towers, and Ham Make up the Charms of This Northern Spanish City
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Famous Lovers, Moorish Towers, and Ham Make up the Charms of This Northern Spanish City

November 29, 2024February 7, 2025

There’s a joke in Spain that the country has two cities that don’t exist: Murcia, the biggest city that…

He Travels to Share the Happiest Moments in People’s Lives from Every Country in the World
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He Travels to Share the Happiest Moments in People’s Lives from Every Country in the World

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

“It’s really just a publicity thing,” says Michael Zervos, a man who’s currently on course to set the Guinness…

Your Next Vacation May Be a Lifesaver, Researchers Studying Travel and Human Health Suggest
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Your Next Vacation May Be a Lifesaver, Researchers Studying Travel and Human Health Suggest

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

Story at a glance… Researchers looked at the relationship between travel and tourism and health. Using the thermodynamic concept…

These Days Women Prioritize Travel Twice as Much as Men
Travel

These Days Women Prioritize Travel Twice as Much as Men

August 8, 2024

The world’s leading travel risk management and crisis response firm Global Rescue recently conducted an interview of 1,100 of…

UNESCO Heritage Sites Class of 2024: A Mixed Bag of New Sites
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UNESCO Heritage Sites Class of 2024: A Mixed Bag of New Sites

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024

The 46th annual meeting of the World Heritage Committee has just concluded in New Delhi. Keeping with WaL tradition of reporting…

Italy’s Tourist Spots Are More Crowded Than Ever–Here Are Some Breathtaking Alternatives
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Italy’s Tourist Spots Are More Crowded Than Ever–Here Are Some Breathtaking Alternatives

July 9, 2024

The high season in Europe is already well underway, and many famous cities in several European countries are already…

For a Summer Holiday, There May Literally Never Be a Better Time to Visit Taiwan
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For a Summer Holiday, There May Literally Never Be a Better Time to Visit Taiwan

July 4, 2024

In my book On the Face of It: A Traveler on His World, I explain that I had the good…

A Slice of Middle America in the Middle of the Caucasus Mountains—Ohio Inn and Cafe
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A Slice of Middle America in the Middle of the Caucasus Mountains—Ohio Inn and Cafe

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Far beyond the tourist haunts of Asia and Europe lies Azerbaijan, home of the nevertheless very touristy, gorgeous, chic,…

It’s Not Easy Running a Private Night Train in Europe – a Year of Operations at European Sleeper
Travel

It’s Not Easy Running a Private Night Train in Europe – a Year of Operations at European Sleeper

June 6, 2024June 7, 2024

While thousands of nocturnal trains depart and arrive at stations across Asia every day, the idea of a train…

Lucknow in a Day—According to World at Large
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Lucknow in a Day—According to World at Large

May 27, 2024June 3, 2024

Located on the major highways linking the capital of New Delhi to the tourist centers of Varanasi and Agra,…

Backpacking in Asia, Africa? Think Twice Before Bringing This Key Item
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Backpacking in Asia, Africa? Think Twice Before Bringing This Key Item

March 28, 2024March 29, 2024

This article contains affiliate links. Whether you sprain an ankle high in the Hindu Kush, break an axle in…

Travelers Swap Illness for Civil Unrest, Terrorism as Biggest Concern in Leading Survey: Are They Right to Be Scared?
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Travelers Swap Illness for Civil Unrest, Terrorism as Biggest Concern in Leading Survey: Are They Right to Be Scared?

March 11, 2024March 20, 2024

This story contains affiliate marketing links, but the editorial standards are unchanged between it and any other news piece.…

The Men Who Live Unknown Beyond the Caspian Sea
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The Men Who Live Unknown Beyond the Caspian Sea

December 26, 2023

There are many famous mountain ranges across the world, and many famous groups have called them home. But the…

What to Expect Before Going to Azerbaijan–a Country that’s Difficult to Nail Down
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What to Expect Before Going to Azerbaijan–a Country that’s Difficult to Nail Down

November 15, 2023

It was a late spring day when I told a friend of mine I was planning a trip to…

Must See: Giant 16th Century Turkish Baths to Reopen in Istanbul as Part-Museum Part-Antique Spa
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Must See: Giant 16th Century Turkish Baths to Reopen in Istanbul as Part-Museum Part-Antique Spa

October 2, 2023

Following an extraordinary 13-year restoration project, Zeyrek Çinili Hamam, a historic bath in Istanbul, reopens this September after centuries…

UNESCO Heritage Sites Class of 2023: Central Asia Winning Out
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UNESCO Heritage Sites Class of 2023: Central Asia Winning Out

September 25, 2023August 2, 2024

The 45th Session of the World Heritage Committee took place in Riyadh from the 10th to the 25th of…

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Italy Quietly Tries to Renew Military Cooperation Agreement with Israel, Law firm Notices and Objects

Andy Corbley May 23, 2025

Signed in 2002 and entering into force in 2005, few Italian citizens will know what has resulted from a…

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Houthis Defeat the Americans, Claim Destruction of Another F/A-18 and Strike Israel with Drones

Andy Corbley May 8, 2025

Yemen has claimed responsibility for an attack on the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier that caused a second F/A-18…

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Former Georgia Senator Joins Trump’s Kettle of China Hawks as US Ambassador to Beijing

Andy Corbley May 1, 2025

Former Georgia Senator and businessman David Perdue was recently confirmed with a bipartisan vote as the new US Ambassador…

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