[ad_1] At TTM+ 2019, Runjuan Tongrut, the Tourism of Thailand Director of the Americas said, “We want to show [tourists that] Thailand is not only Bangkok or Phuket.” We agree with her. For far too long, travelers to Thailand have visited the same two destinations, and while they offer so much …
Read More »The Ozarks’ Cutting-Edge Take on the Past
[ad_1] Arkansas, the birthplace of Johnny Cash, Rosetta Tharpe and Levon Helm, has leapt into ‘you-gotta-see-this’ status while still honoring its noble hillbilly roots. Exploring this Northwest corner of Arkansas, every curving, hilly road leads to Eureka Springs, an eclectic, liberal-art colony in a sea of traditional conservativism. With a …
Read More »Tourists Rescued From Desert After Hot Air Balloon Mishap in Egypt
[ad_1] Egyptian officials revealed that 11 tourists were rescued from the desert Thursday after their hot air balloon drifted off course and left them stranded. According to The Associated Press, an Egyptian tourism official speaking on the condition of anonymity said there were five Indians, four Chinese, a British and …
Read More »Grand Canyon Receives Official International Dark Sky Park Certification
[ad_1] After a certification process three years in the making, Grand Canyon National Park proudly presents itself as the world’s newest official International Dark Sky Park. What does that mean? Essentially, the park has been recognized as one of the best places on Earth for witnessing the wonders of an …
Read More »Traveler Accidentally Transports Snake to Hawaii
[ad_1] A man who traveled from Florida to Hawaii inadvertently brought a snake with him that caused a scare among local officials. According to The Associated Press, the unnamed 20-year-old Virginia man had arrived at his vacation rental property on Maui Monday when the southern black racer snake slithered out …
Read More »Medieval Town of Bruges to Restrict Tourism
[ad_1] The famous Belgian Medieval town of Bruges is the latest European city to begin issuing tourism restrictions in the face of overtourism. A new report from CNN says that the city, known for its charming and historic city center (which is a UNESCO World Heritage site), is moving forward …
Read More »WATCH: Glass Floor of Popular Chicago Overlook Appears to Shatter
[ad_1] Travelers standing on an overlook on the side of Chicago’s tallest building were horrified when the protective coating of a glass floor shattered. According to ABCNews.com, the SkyDeck ledge located on the side of Willis Tower has a glass floor that allows visitors to look down about 1,300 feet …
Read More »Siesta Key Mini Guide: 5 Things to Know
[ad_1] Headed to Sarasota and the Gulf Side of Florida? Here’s what you need to know about Siesta Key. Siesta Key Beach is famous for its fine sand. What makes Siesta Key Beach unique is that its sand is made mostly of quartz, as opposed to coral, like most beaches …
Read More »5 Los Angeles Locations for Iconic Instagram Posts
[ad_1] Whether it’s with the sun in the background or with your camera’s flash on, TravelPulse has five locations in Los Angeles that are ripe for Instagram posts sure to make your followers jealous. Through a breakdown of each location, we tell you why these trendy hotspots are likely to …
Read More »Taos: Natural New Mexico
[ad_1] Taos, New Mexico is a sensory wonderland. Bracing mountain air with the scent of Pinon, wildflowers and adobe seems to make up the common palate of the mountain west, and Taos enjoys them in abundance. While perhaps known best for skiing and a 20th Century artist’s colony, what is …
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