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Dominican Republic faces travel concerns

Tourism Correspondent As many as seven Americans have died in the Dominican Republic and travelers are beginning to wonder if the country is safe to visit. The ministry of tourism is taking steps to reassure those who are concerned about traveling to the country, according to a report in USA last week . “The Dominican […]

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Easter Island under threat of overtourism

Travel Report Chile’s Easter Island has been drawing tourists to the southeastern Pacific for decades but lately, mass tourism and some bad behavior exhibited by visitors have threatened the destination’s future. Renowned for its massive centuries-old statues known as moai, the UNESCO World Heritage Site has come under threat of overtourism, with frequent flights to […]

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Places to visit in Iran

Tourism Report Modern Persia is not just a big country, it’s also packed with historical places, art, and a diverse natural landscape. One of the top Iran places to visit is its capital. Tehran became the capital of Iran in the 19th century during the Qajar era. Located along and framed by the southern side […]

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Medieval Town of Bruges to Restrict Tourism

Travel Report The famous Belgian Medieval town of Bruges is the latest European city to begin issuing tourism restrictions in the face of overtourism. A new report from CNN says that the city, known for its charming and historic city center (which is a UNESCO World Heritage site), is moving forward with crowd controls. Those […]

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Beijing new airport subway line starts test run

Xinhua BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) — Self-driving trains for the subway line connecting downtown Beijing with its new international airport started trial run Saturday, according to local authorities. Stretching 41.4 kilometers, the new line supports autopilot system and can run at a speed of 160 km per hour, with as many as 448 passengers, according […]