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At the Birthplace of Christ, Tourism Has Been Resurrected After 2 Years of Wartime Cancellation
Culture

At the Birthplace of Christ, Tourism Has Been Resurrected After 2 Years of Wartime Cancellation

December 26, 2025

The scene of a baby in the manger that billions around the world are familiar with has not made…

Seoul in a Day — According to WaL
Travel

Seoul in a Day — According to WaL

November 24, 2025

If you think you’re going to go visit Seoul you’re in for a massive endeavor. This is a giant,…

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

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?
Travel

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…

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

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…

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

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…


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Europe Wants All the Profit with None of the Responsibility in Seizing Russian Assets

Andy Corbley December 8, 2025

Senior Kremlin officials have applauded Belgium’s stance regarding the seizure of some €215 billion in frozen Russian assets held…

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US Forces Bomb Somalia for the 90th Time This Year: Has it Helped?

Andy Corbley November 11, 2025

“In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, US Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Nov.…

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Pentagon Doesn’t Know Who They’re Killing in Caribbean Boat Bombings

Andy Corbley October 31, 2025

Virtually all news outlets worldwide reporting on the Pentagon’s targeted killings of sailors in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific…

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