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Rare total solar eclipse turns sleepy Spanish village into astrotourism hotspot
High in the mountains above Somosierra, the usual quiet is about to be shattered. On 12 August, a total solar eclipse will cross northern and eastern...
Rising prices in Turkey shift tourist spending: less shopping, more food and healthcare
A travel agent in Ankara says rising prices in Turkey are changing how foreign tourists spend their money. Ezgi Bayraktar told RIA Novosti that visito...
Mexico’s Editor-Vetted Hotel Standouts, From Cabo to Oaxaca
Condé Nast Traveler has unveiled its hand-picked guide to the best hotels in Mexico, organized by region and packed with insider tips on amenities. Th...
Sunlounger stereotype? Poll finds Italians and French are worse than Germans
The image of Germans racing down to the pool at dawn to reserve a sunlounger may be due for an update. A YouGov poll of European holidaymakers found t...
What to Pack for a National Park Trip: Smart Layers, Reliable Shoes and a Few Fun Extras
After years of exploring national parks from Acadia to Yellowstone, I've learned that no two parks demand the same packing list. Conditions can shift...
Russians' Most Popular Cruise Routes Named: Moscow–St Petersburg and Golden Ring
River cruises have become a high-demand travel option among Russians, with routes between Moscow and St Petersburg and through Golden Ring cities the...
A Night Out in New York: The Real Locations Behind 'One Night Only'
One Night Only imagines a New York where premarital sex is legal just one night a year—and condoms are mandatory. The rom-com follows Allie (Monica Ba...
Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals Close to the Parkway, From a Bakery Apartment to a Tree House
A Virginia transplant who moved to the state 36 years ago was drawn by the Blue Ridge Mountains' topography. Now based in Lynchburg, in the foothills,...
Rented motorbikes top cause of Russian tourist injuries in Thailand, insurer says
Russians in Thailand are most often injured while riding rented motorbikes, according to Renaissance Insurance managing director Artem Iskra. He told...
Mount Everest’s ‘Green Boots’ may finally come home as India seeks recovery team
For 30 years, the body known as ‘Green Boots’ has remained frozen near the summit of Mount Everest, its bright lime footwear serving as a grim landmar...
Spain reportedly to reinstate border checks for Italy arrivals in tit-for-tat move
Spain is reportedly set to introduce border controls for travellers arriving from Italy, according to media reports citing government sources. The mea...
Astoria Grande cruises to switch from Sochi to Antalya
All future Astoria Grande cruises will start and end in Antalya, Turkey, instead of Sochi, the cruise support service told RIA Novosti. The shipowner...