
Japan’s quiet lessons
In Nagaoka, even a short drive became a moment of reflection — an opportunity to appreciate the simplicity and beauty of rural Japan.
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In Nagaoka, even a short drive became a moment of reflection — an opportunity to appreciate the simplicity and beauty of rural Japan.
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Travel technology company Amadeus posted resilient first-half 2026 results, reporting higher revenue and profit despite a slowdown in global air travel caused…
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After some irritatingly interminable immigration queues because of the masses of arriving tourists, Bangkok greeted us with a gleaming airport, efficient…
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Passenger traffic and flight movements at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) grew 9.1 percent during the first six months of 2026, driven by a surge in…
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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AFP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced Sunday the shutdown of the country's sole nuclear power plant after record-low water…
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From above, Guilin reveals itself in full with emerald karst mountains rising like islands from the earth, the Li River threading through the city, and a…
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Bern is less of a city and more of a haven for nature lovers who indulge in quiet and peaceful walks. Aare River, Switzerland’s longest inland river, with…
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NAVALUENGA (AFP) — Firefighters in France and Spain raced Tuesday to contain massive wildfires before another heat wave forecast to bring hotter temperatures…
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Extreme travel content is gaining popularity on social media as creators visit high-risk destinations despite government warnings, drawing millions of views…
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The unprecedented fires in France and Spain were fuelled by forests left tinder dry by successive heatwaves.
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LEGE-CAP-FERRET, France (AFP) — Luggage-clad residents and tourists fled a French peninsula by boat and the smell of smoke drifted into parts of Madrid on…
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American travelers continue to flock to Europe this summer despite record-breaking heat, higher airfares, a weaker US dollar and crowded tourist destinations.
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The overnight voyage allows passengers to board in the evening, enjoy a restful journey, and arrive in Cebu by early afternoon — ready to continue with…
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Christmas always seems so very far away in July — but not when I was with Makati’s only five-star hotel in the 70s. Every first Wednesday of this particular…
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Home should feel like freedom. The kind that lets you move, wander, and come home without worrying about the worst that could happen.
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The Philippines hosted the Kiwanis International Convention 2026 for the first time, welcoming more than 1,200 Kiwanian leaders from 31 countries to Manila…
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‘To be recognized among Asia-Pacific’s best city hotels by Travel+Leisure’s global readership underscores the strength of the Solaire brand and the…
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