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When the sun sets in Batu Ferringhi, the sidewalks of Penang’s main beach destination come alive with a cacophony of activity at the popular night market. Vendors set up stalls along Jalan Batu Ferringhi and sell a variety of things. The items on sale range from home decoration items to fresh fruits and fake designer handbags, to T-shirts featuring Armenian Street’s iconic murals. The bazaar has been a perennial favourite among tourists, but chances are you won’t find Elaine Tan browsing around. The Penangite only goes there when visiting friends want to experience the nightlife at Batu Ferringhi. “It is such a touristy thing to do. Most Penangites I know don’t really go to the night market,” Tan says, adding that she is not a fan of the long drive up the winding road to the popular tourist spot from her home in the city centre. The Batu Ferringhi night market has always injected much excitement to the nightlife at Penang's famous beach destination. - Filepic But the … [Read more...] about Can Malaysians really be tourists in their own country?

The Yomiuri Shimbun TOKYO –The arrival of foreign visitors to Japan is becoming more conspicuous, with the first tour group from Hong Kong landing at Narita Airport on Wednesday since the government reopened the borders to such tourists on June 10. Registering with the government’s Entrants, Returnees Follow-up System and acquiring a visa are required to enter Japan for tourism purposes. As of Tuesday, more than 2,800 people have been registered with ERFS. The 10 visitors from Hong Kong were given a hearty greeting when they appeared at the international arrival lobby of the airport shortly after 4 p.m. About 30 people including employees from ANA wearing happi festival coats welcomed the tour group with a panel reading, “Welcome to Japan.” The group is scheduled to visit Hokkaido and Tokyo during the 7-day, 6-night tour. One of the visitors, a 23-year-old university student who had visited Japan four or five times a year before the coronavirus pandemic, said she wanted to … [Read more...] about Influx of visitors to Japan continues with 1st Hong Kong tourists since borders reopened to tour groups

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Welcome to Ilwaco, Wash. , the charming coastal village that most tourists pass by on their way to the miles-long stretches of sand off Long Beach. It’s home to some seafood-driven spots that offer incredible views, the same vistas Lewis and Clark and crew looked out on when finally making their way to the Pacific. Let’s explore... like the Corps of Discovery. Start at the Marina This working harbor is home to a large sports fishing fleet, which just shifted into high gear for summer season. Charters can be booked by walking into one of the storefronts that line the pretty pedestrian walkway. Sprinkled in between those long established businesses are a few galleries, a yoga studio, a charming bookstore and a couple of pubs that showcase the region’s stellar seafood. If you’re hangry and want to take the edge off, I strongly recommend grabbing a Dungeness crab cocktail at Sportsman’s Cannery and taking a walk while you … [Read more...] about This Under-The-Radar Waterfront Town Is Well Worth A Visit

Phuket officials say that a weekly market in the island province’s main city district has raked in at least 2 million baht a week this month. A local leader said the famous “Lard Yai” Phuket Street Sunday Market has seen a jump in tourists visiting it every week, now that Thailand is slowly winding its tourism industry up again. The market, running for around 7 years now, with a few Covid ‘interruptions’, has been the island’s most popular fusion of the local and touristy elements, themed in amongst the region’s best examples of sin0-portuguese shop houses. The Vice President of the Old Phuket Town Community said tourists are drawn to the food and products showing Phuket’s authentic heritage. The VP, Somyos Patan, told The Phuket Express… “There are more than 500 shops and stalls at the market where most are presenting signature items of Phuket food and products with music along the road.” Somyos said the market is one of the most famous sites on Thalang Road for tourists. … [Read more...] about Phuket officials say local Sunday market rakes in 2 million baht a week

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin After many years of development including several lengthy delays, the new National Museum of Norway is finally open to the public. The ‘big, grey box’ as it has been dubbed by critics holds few clues as to the contents, so here's what to expect if you plan on visiting one of the most eagerly-awaited cultural attractions in the Nordics. More on display than ever before Even though the new museum replaces four previous buildings, there is enough room for more paintings, contemporary art, architecture exhibits, and arts and crafts from the full collection than ever before. Visitors can expect to enjoy diverse exhibits including coronation dresses of Norway’s queens, the story of the development of Scandinavian design, porcelain from the Ming Dynasty, thought-provoking contemporary art and Edvard Munch’s The Scream . “Norwegian politicians decided to bring these four collections into one to have an institution … [Read more...] about What To Expect From The New National Museum In Oslo, Norway

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin You've probably seen the pictures of the mountains of luggage at London's Heathrow Airport. You've heard about the heat wave. And maybe you have friends who got Covid while they were in Europe. With all that's happening, maybe you need a better guide to traveling to Europe this summer. "Tourism is back," says David Corsun, director of the University of Denver's Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management. "Hotels are full. Flights are full. Restaurants are full." Travel by Americans to Europe will soar 600 percent over last summer , according to new projections by Allianz Partners. Europeans are traveling more, too. A new survey by insurance company Europ Assistance Group found that 71% of Europeans intend to travel during the summer . That's a 14 percentage point increase compared to 2021. But you don't have to get stuck in a crowd and miss the best part of your European vacation. Europe has changed … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide To Traveling To Europe This Summer

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It's going to be a busy summer travel season. And different. The summer travel advice from experts is different, too. Domestic travel volume will rise 16% over last year, with almost 75% of Americans planning to travel domestically for summer vacations, according to Allianz Partners' Top 10 Summer Destinations review . And travel to Europe will soar 600% over last year. ​​ "The floodgates have opened," says Valentina O'Kane, owner of Incognito Global Travel , an affiliate of Embark Beyond. "People are rushing to get out there again. The popular tourist destinations are overbooked, with little if any availability. They are going to be overcrowded and overpriced this summer." I just interviewed 200 top travel experts about what lies ahead for travel. Here's part one of my series , which outlines what to expect in the next three months. There are two important takeaways. Covid is far from over, so you may … [Read more...] about Expert Summer Travel Advice For Your Next Vacation

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin After the victims have been recovered. After power has been restored and roads cleared. After The New York Times and “Good Morning America” move on to other stories. After visits from the governor and First Lady, towns recovering from a natural disaster face a grueling, monotonous, years-long effort of cleanup, recovery and rebuilding outside the spotlight. There are, after all, no shortage of immediate crises to draw the country’s attention. Bowling Green, Kentucky is past its “attention” phase following a pair of tornados which hit the area on December 11, 2021, resulting in 16 deaths. One other Warren County resident would die shortly after from a heart attack suffered during initial cleanup efforts. The historic storms resulted in 77 deaths statewide and 90 across multiple states during a terrifying outbreak which led national news broadcasts for days. “We have transitioned out of that emergency response … [Read more...] about How Visitors To Bowling Green, KY Can Help Community Still Recovering From Deadly Tornados

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin After the victims have been recovered. After power has been restored and roads cleared. After The New York Times and “Good Morning America” move on to other stories. After visits from the governor and First Lady, towns recovering from a natural disaster face a grueling, monotonous, years-long effort of cleanup, recovery and rebuilding outside the spotlight. There are, after all, no shortage of immediate crises to draw the country’s attention. Bowling Green, Kentucky is past its “attention” phase following a pair of tornados which hit the area on December 11, 2021, resulting in 16 deaths. One other Warren County resident would die shortly after from a heart attack suffered during initial cleanup efforts. The historic storms resulted in 77 deaths statewide and 90 across multiple states during a terrifying outbreak which led national news broadcasts for days. “We have transitioned out of that emergency response … [Read more...] about How Visitors To Bowling Green, Kentucky Can Help Community Still Recovering From Deadly Tornados

Travelling by train is an adventurous way to explore a destination. Some might even consider long train journeys to be romantic or idyllic. This is because on many scenic train journeys, passengers are often taken through the countryside, hills and valleys. For avid traveller Andrew T. Post, though, it’s the old-fashioned quality of rail travel that makes the journey even more rewarding. “Nobody travels by train any more, at least not anyone who’s interested in getting anywhere in a fast or efficient manner,” he said in a post on Quora. While there may be many advantages to taking other modes of transportation (“It’s far cheaper to drive, and it’s far faster to fly”), Post said nothing beats the joy of travelling by train. It’s a more comfortable option too, he said. “They’re like hotels on wheels. You have a big seat with plenty of legroom and a huge window, or possibly even a cosy cabin all to yourself. Not to mention there’s a tastefully appointed dining car in which to … [Read more...] about 5 epic train journeys in Malaysia you should get on track for