Anne is a freelance writer and travel writer who has spent much of her life in southern Africa (Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa, and is now living on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.
Travel company Expedia has some tips on the most popular destinations to visit this Easter. Meanwhile, spring is already here, so you don’t have to wait for the holidays if you need a break. As the weather warms up and the spring flowers come out, Expedia has released its annual trending trips list – the Easter Travel Outlook. Read on to discover seven of the...
Local officials in Gion, the popular geisha district of Kyoto, are now banning tourists from the streets and alleys in the area. The reason is the lack of cultural awareness and the subsequent bad behavior by the tourists. It also forms part of the overtourism that has been affecting Japan since the end of the pandemic. Kyoto officials to ban tourists from...
Japan has joined many other iconic tourist attractions in its fight against overtourism. To protect the UNESCO World Heritage Site, new rules are being implemented to combat overtourism. To this end, the country is adding a tourist fee for those visiting the iconic Mount Fuji. Japan to fight overtourism at Mount Fuji CNN reports that Mount Fuji, a popular site for...
May is likely the most perfect month to travel as the weather is usually good no matter where in the world you go. Meanwhile, whether traveling to the Northern or Southern Hemisphere, the crowds are less than in summer when families and their kids are traveling. Moreover, with it being between spring break and summer vacation, May is the ideal time to take a trip...
Contiki has just announced its first-ever island hopping trip to the Philippines with either a 9-day or 13-day adventure bookable in 2024 and 2025. On the trip, travelers aged 18 to 35 will have many adventures, including a boat ride through a subterranean river and a traditional Filipino meal at a local’s house. Read on to find out more about Contiki’s first-ever...
After what feels like an endless winter, spring is on the way and many travelers are making plans to spend spring break in the Caribbean. While there are many islands to choose from, all offer warm sunshine, idyllic beaches, culture and more. How do you decide which island to pick from the list? Read on for five Caribbean islands, ideal for spending...
Memphis is world-renowned for its music history and its diverse choice of restaurants, breweries and nightlife. However, a city break in this Tennessee city leaves little time to fully explore all of its wonders. The following are five of the top neighborhoods in Memphis to visit on a city break, after which you will want to return for a longer vacation. Best...
During and following the pandemic, the US National Parks became popular places to be for people across the USA. Getting out into the fresh air in beautiful nature made so much sense to people. Fast forward to 2023, and the national parks are still hugely popular with travelers. The National Parks Service has revealed which parks were the top 10 most and least popular...
Many people are excited about the solar eclipse coming on April 8 and are hoping to be somewhere along the path of totality to experience it. It is estimated that some one to four million people will be traveling to experience the celestial event. Moreover, in order to see the sun eclipsed by the moon’s shadow, you need to be somewhere along that path of...
While it is still chilly in much of the country, it’s time to start planning for spring break in exotic and sunny places. Among the best is the Dominican Republic, which has something for everyone to enjoy, whether singles, couples or families. Read on for an introduction to some of the best things to do on a spring break in the Dominican Republic. Explore hidden...