Be A ‘Woke’ Traveller With Contiki And Trafalgar
It’s all about being “woke” in travel these days, and youth-focused Contiki Holidays has jumped on board with four brand new conscious travel experiences for Europe next year. As part …
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Sweet Dreams! Never Go To Bed Hungry At These 5 ‘Food Hotels’
Eating in bed is probably one of life’s best indulgences. But how about sleeping in a room inspired by your favourite sweets and snacks? Food-themed hotels are one of those …
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Paris Commuters Could Be Riding The Seine On Electric Water Taxis
As European capitals grow more congested with commuters, Paris is preparing to get people across the city via electric water taxis that operate along the river Seine. A startup company …
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Creating A Better Future For All In The Global Tourism Industry l Star2.com
World Tourism Day is commemorated each year on Sept 27, with celebrations led by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). In 2019, in line with UNWTO’s overarching focus on …
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‘Chernobyl’ Attracts Tourists To Nuclear Disaster Zone, But At What Cost?
Emmy-winning TV miniseries Chernobyl has attracted a new generation of tourists to the nuclear disaster zone in the Ukraine, but guides say that many are more interested in taking selfies …
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Experts: Painter Edgar Degas’ Masterpieces Were All A ‘Brilliant Illusion’
It’s always been assumed that Edgar Degas worked in the wings and rehearsal rooms of the Paris Opera to produce his staggering pictures of its dancers. But, like the ballets themselves, …
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TripAdvisor Will No Longer Sell Tickets To Some Animal Parks l Star2.com
TripAdvisor, one of the world’s most popular travel sites, plans to stop selling tickets to any attraction or destination that holds whales, dolphins or porpoises for public display. TripAdvisor’s new …
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So Much To Do And See (And Eat!) In Dusseldorf l Star2.com
If you are already planning for a holiday next year, consider adding Dusseldorf to your list of options. The city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia is known as …
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German Judges Say Hangovers Are An ‘Illness’ In Time For Oktoberfest
A German court said in a ruling published Sept 23, 2019, that hangovers are an “illness”, in a timely judgement days after the annual Oktoberfest beer festival began in Munich. …
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Dutch Airline KLM Swaps Planes For Trains To Save The Environment
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, says Dutch airline KLM. When it comes to one of its shortest routes, it will soon be… a train. In a bid …
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