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in Oceania

Souvenir stamp costs traveller a $2000 holiday to Thailand

Visitors to the self-styled Republic of Whangamomona might think again before paying for novelty stamps in their passports.The small township in the Manawatu-Whanganui region, on the ‘Forgotten World Highway’ famously charges visitors $2 for passport stamp. However, this cheap souvenir…

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in News

How to stay safe from coronavirus infection on the plane

Although the new epidemic of coronavirus or Covid-19 is fast spreading, the disease has made it mandatory for everybody to learn, remember and, above all, use certain hygiene rules and regulations to curb the spread of the epidemic – especially…

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in Europe

22 European cities demand restrictions for Airbnb and co.

22 cities in Europe have called for tougher restrictions for platforms such as Airbnb. Room rentals are putting “growing pressure on property prices”, according to an appeal to the EU Commission and the European Parliament, which has been submitted. Affordable…

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in Asia

Animal tourism: scandalous torture just for a selfie

A new hype to be seen on the internet: take a photo with wild animals. However, for an exciting selfie, social networks today put on shows which are incompatible with animal welfare.Taking a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower…

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in Africa

New luxury lodge to open in the Eastern Highlands

New luxury lodge, the SkyDeck Mountain Retreat, will open this month in Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands.The lodge, perched on the edge of the Honde Valley escarpment, overlooks Mt Nyangani and can only accommodate a group of four guests travelling together at…

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in South America

Bischof takes up leadership of Eurowings

Jens Bischof has taken over leadership of Cologne-based Eurowings.The 54-year-old will take over as chairman of the management board and chief executive of the second largest airline in the Lufthansa Group.Bischof was previously chief executive of SunExpress, and succeeds Thorsten…

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in North America

U.K. airline Flybe collapses

LONDON (AP) — The struggling British airline Flybe collapsed Thursday amid drops in demand caused by the new coronavirus, leaving passengers stranded and threatening the viability of regional airports across the country.Flybe’s fall highlights the damage that the virus outbreak…

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in News

Aloft Bali Seminyak takes brand into Bali, Indonesia

Aloft Bali Seminyak, located in the heart of vibrant Seminyak, has opened.The brand-new, urban-inspired hotel features interactive social spaces and modern style, along with a fresh new social scene to Bali as the first Aloft hotel to open on the…

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