Thailand, a global hub for more than 30 million tourists, is getting ready to introduce a controversial 'tourism tax' by mid-2025, Wise Traveller has learned. Here we look at what it means for guests to The Land of Smiles.A 300 Baht (USD $9) charge
Your head is spinning from the moment you put your foot on the ground of Mongolia, nicknamed 'County of Blue Sky' or 'Land of the Eternal Blue Sky,' as it has 250 sunny days annually. But your stomach is flip-flopping at the thought of tucking into
A tiny country that would be on few bucket lists of places to visit, the Sultanate of Brunei is worth having a peek at if you happen to be on the island of Borneo. The lack of tourism can be attributed to certain factors, such as its remoteness and
In the middle of nowhere, the tourist hot spot of El Calafate sits on the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. It is the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina. This region is for intrepid adventurers
My introduction to Sabah's capital city of Kota Kinabalu on an early morning stroll through the seafood markets perched on the seafront ended mid-aisle surrounded by babbling locals and glistening fresh sea creatures with dead eyes glaring at the
Travel is often highly rewarding for the soul, but when it comes to taxis, they can generally have a detrimental impact on the pocket. Travellers are often most vulnerable within the first hours of entering a new country.The first point of contact
Flores Island has a long history of human occupation. It was in 2004 that researchers found fossils in a Flores limestone cave of miniature humans previously unknown to scientists. Believed to have lived about 18,000 years ago, they have been named
Visiting a crowded destination is of more concern than usual at the moment. Not only do you have to be cautious of the local environment and infrastructure, but you also need to respect people’s personal space during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are some ways that you can be a more responsible tourist when visiting a crowded destination.
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