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With a blend of Chinese influences in its Buddhist-era temples, a coastline adorned with intriguing volcanic geology, and a capital city boasting innovative modern architecture that can rival any Japanese city, South Korea is a culturally and historically diverse nation known for its warmth and friendliness.  Read on for a selection of the most interestingContinue reading “A Tourist’s Guide to South Korea: When to Visit and What Attractions to See”

The adventure travel niche is experiencing remarkable growth, contributing to a global revenue of approximately $282 billion in 2021, with the United States accounting for over $40 billion in the same year. Projected with a compound annual growth rate of 15 percent, the adventure travel market is anticipated to surpass $1 trillion by 2030.  WithinContinue reading “4 of the World’s Most Popular Adventure Travel Destinations “

Launched at the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in September 2021, the Glasgow Declaration is a plan designed to help the tourism industry honor the global commitment to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and meet the overarching objective of achieving net zero by 2050.  The global tourism industry is incredibly vulnerable to climate change. However,Continue reading “Rethinking Tourism in a Climate Emergency”

Today, cruise vacations encompass much more than the well-trodden Mediterranean or Caribbean haunts, venturing as far afield as the North and South Poles and even the Amazon Rainforest.  One of the great things about traveling by boat is its potential to open up a wide variety of remote and inaccessible destinations, even areas with littleContinue reading “6 of the World’s Most Exciting and Unusual Cruise Itineraries”

The Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka around 500 BC, having migrated there from India. According to legend, the island’s first settlers were led by Vijaya.  In 260 BC, Mahinda arrived in Sri Lanka, introducing Buddhism, which quickly became an integral part of Sinhalese culture.  The island was originally divided into separate states, until the reign of DutthagamaniContinue reading “5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites That No Visitor to Sri Lanka Should Miss “

One of golf’s four majors, the Masters Tournament is held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. The world-class course, created by legendary amateur champion Bobby Jones and investment banker Clifford Roberts, is both challenging and beautifully designed; iconic segments include Amen Corner and Magnolia Lane. Horton Smith won the first-ever Masters Tournament, thenContinue reading “These 8 Golfers Won the Masters Tournament at Least 3 Times”

Steeped in culture and history, boasting layer upon layer of outstanding natural beauty, Vietnam is becoming an increasingly popular travel destination. From its world-famous cuisine to its ancient temples and scenic splendor, here are five can’t-miss highlights of this extraordinary country.  History  As one of the oldest cultures in the whole of Southeast Asia, VietnamContinue reading “5 Great Reasons Why You Need to Visit Vietnam”

Journeying out into the African wilderness in search of elusive, exotic wildlife is an experience that ranks highly on the bucket lists of many seasoned travelers. Presenting the opportunity to observe some of the world’s most impressive and endangered creatures in their natural environment, African safaris also enable tourists to support conservation efforts, their vacationContinue reading “6 of the Best African Safari Destinations”