Tag: Safety
Tourist nearly swept away by giant wave near Bali
Bali (TAN): A tourist posing for a picture had a close shave when a wave nearly swept her away at the Nusa Lembongan island next to the popular tourist destination of Bali.
In a video clip that has gone viral on social media, a woman is seen posing with outstretched hands with the waves behind her crashing into the rocky coast.
A big wave that appeared to crash some way away but continued to smash against the shore behind her because of its size, is seen suddenly appearing from behind and entirely engulfing her. Continue reading Tourist nearly swept away by giant wave near Bali
Karnataka bans selfie at select tourist spots
Reports said the move came following some accidents involving people taking selfies.
Karnataka tourism has decided to put messages such as Make up your mind before the selfie becomes your last frame” at more than 60 tourist spots, including popular ones such as Nandi hills and Jog waterfalls. Continue reading Karnataka bans selfie at select tourist spots
CCTV cameras in Goa shacks
June 29 (TravelAndy): To ensure safety for tourists, Goa has made it mandatory for all beach shacks to install CCTV during the tourist season, starting from October, 2016 said The Hindu BusinessLine.
Shacks are temporary eateries, which are set up during the tourist season, along the 106 kilometer coast line of India’s beach state.
Additionally, Goa tourism has decided to make the beaches more environment-friendly. So, apart from CCTV installation, they have also taken measures to dispose garbage and mount toilets along the beach stretch. Continue reading CCTV cameras in Goa shacks