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Thailand Floods Bring a New Danger: Giant Snakes and Crocodiles Emerging in Flooded Areas

By eric bastian October 4, 2026Travel NewsNo Comments

Flooding sweeping across parts of Thailand isn't just disrupting tourism and daily life, it's also creating a dangerous new problem: giant snakes and crocodiles showing up in residential areas and…

Bali’s Badung Regency Reviews Sea Taxi Dock Plan to Protect Hindu Temples and Fishing Activity

By eric bastian October 3, 2026Travel NewsNo Comments

A new sea taxi dock is being planned for Perancak Beach in Tibubeneng Village, North Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali. Local authorities have stressed that construction must not disrupt either…

Indonesia Replaces Japan as Top Pick for Chinese Tourists During 2026 Golden Week

By eric bastian October 3, 2026DestinationsNo Comments

Indonesia has entered the list of popular overseas destinations for Chinese tourists during this year's Golden Week holiday, which began on October 1, as travelers shift their interest away from…

Before the Pancasila Sakti Monument: The Hidden History of Lubang Buaya 13 Houses

By eric bastian October 1, 2026Travel NewsNo Comments

Before it became the Pancasila Sakti Monument complex, the Lubang Buaya area was once home to 13 houses surrounded by rubber plantations. After the monument was built, only three of…

Foreign Tourists Caught Smoking at Gyeongbokgung Palace in South Korea Despite Strict No-Smoking Rules

By eric bastian October 1, 2026DestinationsNo Comments

Three foreign tourists were caught smoking in a restricted area of Gyeongbokgung Palace in South Korea, casually sitting and lighting cigarettes right in front of Geunjeongjeon Hall, despite the entire…

Vietnam Wins Asia’s Leading Destination for Sixth Consecutive Year at World Travel Awards 2026

By eric bastian October 1, 2026DestinationsNo Comments

Vietnam has once again claimed the title of Asia's Leading Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards (WTA), extending its winning streak to six consecutive years. The achievement cements Vietnam's…

Thailand Tourism Dilemma: Needing Foreign Visitors While Growing Frustrated With Some of Them

By eric bastian September 29, 2026DestinationsNo Comments

Thailand still needs millions of foreign tourists to keep its economy running. At the same time, more and more Thai citizens are growing frustrated with some tourists and expats who…

Beat Jet Lag Before You Even Land By Adjusting Your Meal Times First

By eric bastian September 29, 2026Travel tipsNo Comments

For anyone flying long-haul across multiple time zones, jet lag is a familiar and frustrating problem. One often-overlooked way to soften its impact starts before you even board the plane:…

Scientists Drill Into Durupinar Formation, the “Noah’s Ark” Site Near Mount Ararat Turkey

By eric bastian September 28, 2026Travel NewsNo Comments

A ship-shaped formation near Mount Ararat in Turkey is back in the spotlight. An international research team has begun collecting samples to investigate the Durupinar Formation, a site long linked…

Terrifying Moment a Black Rhino Charges a Tourist’s Car During Namibia Safari

By eric bastian September 27, 2026Travel NewsNo Comments

A frightening scene unfolded during a self-drive safari in Namibia after a tourist's car was attacked by an enraged rhino. According to news.com.au, reported Saturday, September 26, 2026, a black…