Ola launched auto rickshaws in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Picture from the company’s official Twitter handle. London (TAN): India-based ride-hailing company Ola is taking over UK streets with it entering the…
Have you ever hiked up a volcano? Do it at Camiguin in the Philippines
Camiguin island is one of Philippines’ top tourism destinations. Camiguin, Philippines (TAN): Camiguin island, one of Philippines’ top tourism destinations, has launched another attraction for both outdoor enthusiasts and mountain…
FairBnb offers sustainable alternative to Airbnb model
Bologna (TAN): A startup called FairBnB offers a model for “hosts and guests to connect for meaningful travel and cultural exchange, while minimizing the cost to communities” as an alternative…
Whale shark season is here at the Ningaloo reef in Australia
Known as ‘gentle giants’, whale sharks are the world’s biggest fish. They can grow as big as 40 feet. Perth (TAN): Whale sharks have started arriving this year at the…
How Facebook can make your trip better and cut costs
A canyon in Iceland. Love it or hate it, Facebook has changed the world. Whether the cons more than the pros is a matter of debate but I can assure…
Tourist nearly swept away by giant wave near Bali
The wave still far away as the woman poses. Screenshot from the video. Bali (TAN): A tourist posing for a picture had a close shave when a wave nearly swept her…
Protests before elections affect tourists in South Africa
Sabi Sands Game ReservePicture from the Sabi Sands Game Reserve Facebook page. Hazyview, South Africa (TAN): Tourists movement to and from Kruger Gate and Sabi Sand Game Reserve have been affected by protests by the…
Vietnam’s Hanoi named cheapest Asian city for backpackers
Hanoi, Vietnam Hanoi (TAN): Tourism price index website Price of Travel has named the Vietnam capital as the cheapest Asian city for backpackers. The low costs attract a large number of…
Low season is the perfect time to visit Goa
A Goa beach in low season The last time I was in Goa was in September, weeks before the tourist season set it. It’s so much better when you don’t…
Botswana’s elephant hunting proposal triggers debate
Botswana is home to 130,000 elephants. Gaborone (TAN): The Botswana government’s proposal to withdraw its ban on hunting elephants has trigged a big debate on social media. According to reports, the…
Iceland closes Justin Bieber canyon till June
A canyon in Iceland. Reykjavik (TAN): The Iceland government has closed the popular Fjadrargljufur canyon to the public in order to conserve its fragile ecosystem that has been affected by a…
Up to INR 1,000 off under SpiceJet’s ‘Terrific Tuesday’ deal
New Delhi (TAN): India-based budget carrier SpiceJet is offering instant discounts on base fares along with a free priority check-in on bookings made on Tuesdays until March 31, 2019. Under the…