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New Airline Rules for Power Banks in Russia: What Travelers Need to Know
Flying out of Russia? You’ll want to check the battery in your bag. Starting this month, Russia’s Ministry of Transport rolled out updated rules for c...
Turkey Keeps a Lid on Holiday Prices, Officials Say
Turkey’s government is closely monitoring costs in its tourism sector and plans to keep vacations affordable for international visitors, a senior offi...
Luxury During the Forum: St. Petersburg Hotel Hits Nearly 900,000 Rubles a Night
As the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) approaches, hotel prices in the city are reaching eye-watering levels. The most expensive r...
Russian Tourists in Turkey Tighten Their Budgets as Prices Climb
Russian holidaymakers in Turkey are watching their wallets more closely this season, cutting back on impulsive spending outside their hotels. Industry...
The Underwater Lesson That Changed How I Handle Fear
Thirty feet below the surface off Nari Nari, I knelt on the sandy ocean floor and prepared to fail. My scuba instructor Brian wanted me to flood my ma...
Thailand Slashes Visa-Free Stays to Curb Foreign Crime
Thailand is rolling back its generous visa-free entry policy for tourists from more than 90 countries, officials announced Tuesday, citing a need to c...
Thai Filmmakers Go Global: Horror, Action, and a Dog’s Tale Cross Borders
At a Deadline event in Cannes, six Thai producers and directors gathered to discuss how their films are reaching audiences far beyond Thailand. The se...
Amur Governor Pushes for More Flights Between Blagoveshchensk and Harbin
The governor of Russia’s Amur region, Vasily Orlov, has called for increasing air service between Blagoveshchensk and Harbin and inviting Chinese airl...
Disneyland Hit With $5 Million Lawsuit Over Face-Scanning Gates
A California mother has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Disneyland of secretly collecting facial data from visitors, including children, without prop...
Abkhazia Sets Early June as Official Start of Tourist Season
The Republic of Abkhazia will officially launch its summer tourist season in early June, according to Minister of Tourism Astamur Logua. In an intervi...
Japan’s Surprising Affordability Draws Growing Number of Russian Travelers
Japan, long seen as an expensive dream destination for Russian tourists, has suddenly become a realistic option for many more travelers. The reason? A...
Volvo EX60 Electric SUV Lands in the U.S. at $59,795—Can It Turn Things Around?
Volvo took the wraps off its new EX60 midsize electric SUV in New York this week, opening orders for the 2027 model at a base price of $59,795 (that i...