Written by Millions of tourists to the UK could soon be asked to pay a local visitor levy as cash-strapped councils try to raise money to fund services. Nearly half of Scotland’s local councils are considering a mandatory levy on overnight stays, known as a tourist tax, to help cope with a surge in visitors that has […]
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli hit imperious centuries before Jasprit Bumrah took two late wickets as India put themselves in a dominant position against Australia at stumps on day three of the first Test. Opener Jaiswal’s sublime 161 set the tone for India as he and KL Rahul compiled a record first-wicket stand of 201 […]
Thailand’s same-sex marriage legislation, scheduled to come into effect in January 2025, could attract an additional 4 million tourists to the country per year, according to a report commissioned by the travel company Agoda. The report published Thursday estimates the country’s marriage equality law may increase tourism arrivals by 10%, netting the country an extra […]
Beneath the blazing Egyptian sun, crowds at the Giza Pyramids gazed up at the ancient wonders, but some had their eyes peeled for a new attraction. “There he is,” one Polish tourist told his wife as they spotted a scrappy dog perched on one of the stones. They were talking about Apollo, a stray who […]
Wakefield Actors say “rhubarb” to appear to be chatting. It’s easy to say the word quietly. Here in the national capital of this tasty perennial the stalks are – right now – growing, blushing, sweetening silently in the dark. The harvest season starts in mid-February, when shed doors are prised open and the gathering-in commences, […]
A curious video from Pyongyang has recently appeared on social media. The video was said to be made by Russian visitors who landed in Pyongyang in October. It is worthy of note that foreigners visiting the DPRK are required to follow a set of rules regulating their stay. In general, filming is allowed, […]
Phil Salt powered a superb century to take England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20 in Barbados. After a disappointing defeat in the one-day international series, Salt struck an unbeaten 103 off 54 balls on the island he used to call home as England cruised to a pursuit of […]
As Jasper residents brace for a long road to recovery, the community is open to tourists choosing to visit this winter. But the “sea of devastation” in the Town of Jasper’s west end after this summer’s wildfire is overpowering, according to one resident who lost her home. “I’ve been living here for nine years, it’s […]
A city government in China will offer a unique immersive experience for visitors to retrace ancient, torturous exile routes, complete with prisoner uniforms and handcuffs, igniting debate on mainland social media. In December, China’s northeastern Heilongjiang province will launch a tourism project allowing visitors to experience an “exile” to Ningguta, as reported by Jiupai News. […]
One of the first things American students Fiona Hastings and Olivia Nieporte did as they visited Rome for the first time was venture to the Trevi fountain to partake in the age-old ritual of tossing a coin over their shoulder and into the world-famous landmark. They had envisaged their coins falling into the basin of […]