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Tag: Tourism

Have You Been to Taiwan? They’ll Give You $150 if You Go Back—$230 if You Bring a Friend
Travel

Have You Been to Taiwan? They’ll Give You $150 if You Go Back—$230 if You Bring a Friend

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Nations around the world are keen to leverage whatever it takes to drive foreign tourist visitation, though this rarely…

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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Iran Defeats the Americans: Text of MoU Confirms Tehran’s Total Victory

Andy Corbley June 18, 2026

There could have been fewer clearer signs that the Trump Administration had accepted major concessions in advance of Thursday’s…

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Iran War Reaches Critical Juncture in May

Suzanne Latre April 28, 2026

Nearly two months after the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the conflict is entering a…

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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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