There are few places as ecologically diverse and other-worldly as the Yemeni island of Socotra, hence its nickname as the “most alien place on earth”. […]
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What is it like to visit the Mount Hagen Festival in Papua New Guinea
After three years out of the game due to Covid-19 the Mount Hagen Festival finally made a comeback in August of 2022, but what exactly […]
Can Americans go to Syria? – They can now
Until just yesterday if you asked the question “Can Americans go to Syria” the answer would have been a residing now, but that is no […]
Xi Jinping arrives in Russia for State Visit
Just in time for China reopening to tourism President-for-life Xi Jinping has arrived for an official state visit to Russia, with talks of reaffirming their […]
Does North Korea want American Troops in South Korea?
Whilst anything that leaves the mouth of former Trumpite Mike Pompeo should be taken with a grain of salt, the latest claim from his memoir […]
Leader Speaks – Muhammad Rami Radwan Martini Tourism Minister of Syria
Formerly a cradle of civilization, a jewel in the crown of the French Empire and indeed a tourist Mecca, recent times have been much harder […]
North Korea unlikely to be reopening to Tourism and Following China’s lead
CHINA’S almost complete reopening to foreign tourists has created excitement in the industry — and raises the tantalising possibility of North Korea following in its […]
How North Korea could take the Vietnam route to tourism
When it comes to opening up socialist countries — either economically, or touristically — the notion of the “Vietnam Model” is often mentioned. Therefore North […]