September 4 (TravelAndy): The South Indian state of Kerala has started an intensive tourism promotion campaign ahead of the high season that begins in a few weeks, reports said. Battered by devastating floods…
Japan tourist visa process to become online
Tokyo September 3 (TravelAndy): Japan is setting up an online system to accept tourist visa applications starting with tour groups from China, the Nikkei Asian Review reported. Japan plans to…
India plans e-visa fee roll back: Report
The Taj Mahal is among India's biggest tourism attractions. Picture by Atreyee Kar September 1 (TravelAndy): The Indian government plans to roll back the hike in e-visa fees, The Hindu…
Tourist fined for touching seal & chasing turtle in Hawaii
August 28 (TravelAndy): A tourist from Alabama has been fined USD1,500 for touching a sleeping Hawaiian monk seal and chasing a turtle, said reports. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
Prague tourist cards from April 1, 2019: Report
The popular Charles Bridge in Prague August 27 (TravelAndy): Prague City Tourism will start using tourist cards from April 1, 2019, Prague.tv reported. The name and price of the card…
Rice straw magic at Wara Art Festival
Picture: Tourism WA August 24 (TravelAndy): If you’ve never heard of Wara Art, that is all about to change. While some rural communities have their scarecrows and The York Festival…
Scotland woos foodies with food & drink fortnight
Picture by VisitScotland August 23 (TravelAndy): Food & Drink Fortnight (1-16 September 2018) offers the ideal opportunity for a Scottish foodie adventure, with a variety of events taking place the…
Two-day electronic & rock music fest at Vilnius
(Picture: Vilnius-tourism.lt) August 22 (TravelAndy): Vilnius starts the autumn season with the two-day Loft Fest rom September 7. This festival of electronic and rock music is the only city festival…
How to spend 12 hours in Bangkok
Have a day to spend in Bangkok but don't want to spend too much? No problem at all, even if you throw in a meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant! Earlier…
There was never a better time to travel for the budget traveller
Kalbarri National Park, Western Australia, 2015. On June 10, 2008, I got a message from a 28-year-old American man named Chris. I did not know Chris. He said he was…
Perth Festival 2019 first shows revealed
August 14 (TravelAndy): The popular Perth Festival is returning in February next year, with the free opening event - Boorna Waanginy: The Trees Speak - supported by the state government,…
Hippo kills tourist in Kenya, another injured
August 13 (TravelAndy): A international tourist was killed and another injured in a hippopotamus attack in Kenya. The incident took place by lake Naivasha, situated 90km northwest of the country's capital,…