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The Rise of 'Coolcationing': Why Travelers Are Ditching Beach Resorts for Cold-Weather Escapes in 2025
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The Rise of 'Coolcationing': Why Travelers Are Ditching Beach Resorts for Cold-Weather Escapes in 2025

Coolcationing is rewriting summer travel. Here's why everyone's swapping beach resorts for glaciers, fjords, and cozy cold-weather escapes this year.

Debashis Das · 16 Oct 2026208
Swan Hellenic Sets 2027 Cruises With SETI Scientists Onboard
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Swan Hellenic Sets 2027 Cruises With SETI Scientists Onboard

Swan Hellenic will run a 2027 cruise series featuring SETI researchers, with six scientists named for the voyages, trade outlets report.

Carlos Rodríguez · 16 Oct 2026233
The Rise of 'Soft Travel': Why Gen Z Is Ditching Bucket Lists for Slow, Meaningful Journeys
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The Rise of 'Soft Travel': Why Gen Z Is Ditching Bucket Lists for Slow, Meaningful Journeys

Gen Z is ditching bucket lists for "soft travel" — slower, deeper, cheaper trips. Here's why the old way of traveling is officially over.

Sana Chaudhry · 15 Oct 2026175
East African Community Agrees to Align Tourism Rules and Service Standards
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East African Community Agrees to Align Tourism Rules and Service Standards

EAC ministers meeting in Arusha agreed to harmonise tourism policies, licensing and service quality to market the bloc as one destination.

Yaw Acheampong · 15 Oct 202688
The 2024 Travel Hacker's Guide: 12 Flight and Hotel Secrets Airlines Don't Want You to Know
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The 2024 Travel Hacker's Guide: 12 Flight and Hotel Secrets Airlines Don't Want You to Know

I saved thousands with these 12 travel hacks airlines and hotels hope you never discover. From cookie tricks to error fares, here's the real playbook.

Veasna Heng · 15 Oct 2026217
Shark Ecotourism Tied to Long-Term Conservation Gains, Phys.org Reports
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Shark Ecotourism Tied to Long-Term Conservation Gains, Phys.org Reports

Phys.org examines how shark-focused ecotourism can drive lasting conservation efforts, based on reporting published October 14, 2026.

Bhavani Kamath · 14 Oct 2026209
The 2025 Traveler's Guide to Overtourism: 12 Underrated Destinations to Visit Before Everyone Else Does
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The 2025 Traveler's Guide to Overtourism: 12 Underrated Destinations to Visit Before Everyone Else Does

Overtourism is crushing Venice, Kyoto, and Barcelona. Here's a traveler's guide to 12 underrated destinations to visit before the crowds find them.

Timur Zhumabayev · 14 Oct 2026132
Why Everyone Is Booking 'Slow Travel' in 2024 — And How to Plan Your First Trip
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Why Everyone Is Booking 'Slow Travel' in 2024 — And How to Plan Your First Trip

The 12-cities-in-10-days trip is dead. Here's why slow travel is exploding in 2024 — and the exact steps to plan your first slow trip without getting it wrong.

J. Reed · 14 Oct 2026208
More Than 100 Foreign Trekkers Stranded in Nepal After Floods Wash Out Manaslu Trail
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More Than 100 Foreign Trekkers Stranded in Nepal After Floods Wash Out Manaslu Trail

Flooding in central Nepal has trapped over 100 foreign hikers on the Manaslu trekking route after part of the trail was swept away, officials say.

Andre Thomas · 13 Oct 2026201
Tanzania Forest Reserve Visits Climb Past 390,000 as GEF Projects Back Conservation
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Tanzania Forest Reserve Visits Climb Past 390,000 as GEF Projects Back Conservation

Tanzania Forest Services says annual visitors to forest reserves rose from under 200 in 2015 to more than 390,000, aided by Global Environment Facility projects.

Miguel Flores · 12 Oct 2026164
Zimbabwe Turns to Sport and Arts to Boost Tourism
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Zimbabwe Turns to Sport and Arts to Boost Tourism

Zimbabwe is pursuing tourism growth by promoting sport and arts, according to a report by Herald.co.zw.

Camila Amanda · 12 Oct 2026114
The 2025 Travel Hacker's Guide: 12 Genius Tricks to Fly First Class for Economy Prices
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The 2025 Travel Hacker's Guide: 12 Genius Tricks to Fly First Class for Economy Prices

Airlines are practically giving away first class seats. Here are 12 travel hacker tricks I've personally tested to fly business class for economy prices.

Nam Dang · 11 Oct 202643
The 2025 Traveler's Guide to Quiet Luxury: 10 Under-the-Radar Destinations the Crowds Haven't Found Yet
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The 2025 Traveler's Guide to Quiet Luxury: 10 Under-the-Radar Destinations the Crowds Haven't Found Yet

Forget Santorini and Dubrovnik. These 10 under-the-radar quiet luxury destinations are still uncrowded — but not for long. Book before everyone else catches on.

Samuel · 11 Oct 2026122
Beyond the Tourist Trail: 12 Underrated Destinations Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2025
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Beyond the Tourist Trail: 12 Underrated Destinations Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2025

I've been to most of these before the influencers found them. Here are 12 underrated travel destinations about to blow up in 2025 — go before everyone else does.

Wen Peng · 11 Oct 2026211
The 2025 Travel Reset: 7 Underrated Destinations to Visit Before Everyone Else Does
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The 2025 Travel Reset: 7 Underrated Destinations to Visit Before Everyone Else Does

These 7 underrated destinations are still uncrowded — but not for long. Here's where to go in 2025 before the crowds find them.

Afua Owusu · 10 Oct 2026192
Why Slow Travel Is the Biggest Trend of 2025 (And How to Do It Right)
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Why Slow Travel Is the Biggest Trend of 2025 (And How to Do It Right)

Fast travel is draining your wallet, your memory, and your rest. Here's why slow travel is 2025's biggest shift — and how to do it right.

D. Kumar · 9 Oct 2026172
Thailand Deploys Light and Projection Tech to Turn Isan Culture Into Night Tourism
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Thailand Deploys Light and Projection Tech to Turn Isan Culture Into Night Tourism

Thailand's Roi Et province launches a ten-day light festival using projection, laser and sound to draw night visitors and spread tourism income to local communities.

Arpita Sen · 9 Oct 202639
Virgin Trains Orders 12 High-Speed Trains to Challenge Eurostar in Channel Tunnel
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Virgin Trains Orders 12 High-Speed Trains to Challenge Eurostar in Channel Tunnel

Virgin Trains plans 13 daily London-Paris round trips from 2030, ordering 12 Alstom trains to compete with Eurostar under the Channel.

Diego Lopez · 9 Oct 2026144
Slow Travel 101: Why Staying Longer in One Place Is the Best Way to See the World
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Slow Travel 101: Why Staying Longer in One Place Is the Best Way to See the World

Slow travel changed how I see the world — and it's cheaper, deeper, and more memorable than bucket-list rushing. Here's how to start.

Onyeka Obi · 8 Oct 2026291
Digital Nomad Visas Explained: The 12 Countries Paying Remote Workers to Move There
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Digital Nomad Visas Explained: The 12 Countries Paying Remote Workers to Move There

Some countries offer 0% tax, cash grants, and fast-track residency for remote workers. Here's the real list — and the fine print nobody mentions.

Kevin Kiggundu · 8 Oct 202652
I Tried the $99 Flight Hack That Travel Influencers Swear By — Here's What Actually Happened
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I Tried the $99 Flight Hack That Travel Influencers Swear By — Here's What Actually Happened

I tested the viral $99 hidden city flight hack. It worked — until my checked bag flew to Phoenix without me. Here's the truth about cheap flights.

Abdul Issahaku · 7 Oct 2026182
The 2025 Traveler's Guide to Overtourism: 12 Underrated Destinations to Visit Before Everyone Else Does
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The 2025 Traveler's Guide to Overtourism: 12 Underrated Destinations to Visit Before Everyone Else Does

Overtourism is crushing the classics. Here are 12 underrated destinations still worth visiting — before the crowds, the fees, and the geotags catch up.

Li Jia · 7 Oct 2026266
The Rise of 'Slow Travel': Why 2025 Is the Year We Finally Stop Rushing
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The Rise of 'Slow Travel': Why 2025 Is the Year We Finally Stop Rushing

A travel blogger's honest take on why slow travel is replacing the checklist vacation in 2025 — and how it can save you money, sanity, and your actual memories.

Xia Jiang · 6 Oct 2026122
Slow Travel Is the New Status Symbol: Why Everyone's Trading 10 Countries in 10 Days for One Month in One Place
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Slow Travel Is the New Status Symbol: Why Everyone's Trading 10 Countries in 10 Days for One Month in One Place

Why slow travel is replacing the passport-stamp race as the ultimate status symbol — and how one month in one place beats ten countries every time.

Lehlohonolo Majara · 5 Oct 202654

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