As part of their continuous effort to have the most express trains in the world, China has opened three new lines for the new year. Traveling from Beijing to Guangzhou, Xi'an and Luoyang just got a whole lot easier.

 

Both the Xi’an and Luoyang trains arrive at these cities in just about four hours, depositing travelers a short car ride away from some of China’s most famous sites, such as the imperial…

Immersing yourself under the fountain of sacred springs at Tirta Empul in Tampaksiring, Bali is believed to have healing and purifying powers.



Aside from being a religious site, the Tirta Empul Temple is also a tourist destination most notably known for its springs, which are believed to flow with holy water.

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There’s nothing better than a day at the beach. The sun, the surf … what could be more fun? Especially in Costa Rica, where the sun, sand and sea are warm all the time!…

A sea tourism route connecting the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang with Cambodia’s Sihanoukville and Thailand will be launched this year, heard a meeting of representatives of the province and Thailand’s Trat and Chanthaburi provinces in Kien Giang on Monday.

Phu Quoc Island

Le Minh Hoang, director of the provincial Department of Culture, Tourism and Sports, said…

Many streets and roads in Hanoi are now full of peach trees although the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival is still two weeks away.

Peach trees blooming in Nhat Tan flower village

Businesses and agencies renting peach trees for early decoration …

As I sit here in my condo in the warm weather of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, sometimes I forget how blessed I am. Born on perhaps, as many will attest to, the most beautiful island in the world, Santorini, then to have my parents move to San Francisco when I was 4 years old, I feel very fortunate. I have spent a lifetime roaming the streets of this world-class city. Contemplating my return to the city this weekend to watch the 49ers with my fellow locals, I just learned that San Francisco…

Travel firms have decided to spend big money to upgrade railroads in an effort to persuade more people to travel by railways.

Despite the great advantages, railway tourism has never attracted medium and high income travelers because of the inconvenience they may experience when going by train.



According to Vu Dinh Rau, Head of the Hanoi Railway Station, it served 200,000 passengers on 2012 Tet days in total. The Hanoi station receives…

Tet holidays are the days of relaxation, happiness and joy. And similar to pine tree for Christmas holiday in the West, Vietnamese also use many kinds of flowers and plants to decorate their house in this special period.

Some names can be listed out: Chrysanths, marigold, Mao Ga flower, paperwhite flower, lavender, to name a few. Some people nowadays even use orchid and rose, although this is not yet popular. And above all, there are 3 kinds of…

I know a lot of financial experts say to skip travel if you're poor.I totally disagree with that.Travel can open the door to business ideas and jobs.It also acts as a strong motivation to make more money.The very planning and saving for trips can lead to different opportunities.If you have kids,travel opens their eyes to careers they haven't thought of and colleges they might like to attend in the future. On top of all that, planning of trips brings happiness and of course travel…

See video Voices United for Mali - 'Mali-ko'

It’s horrible, of course, the war currently going on in Mali, the desecration of Sufi shrines in Timbuktu, and the disruption of lives in a place where life doesn’t allow much margin for error.  Maybe the most ironic aspect of it all is that Mali has been…

The long coastline of Palambak Island is still pristine and beautiful. The islands of Palambak Besar and Palambak Kecil are part of the Banyak Islands on the west of Singkil coast in Aceh. Its isolated location offers solitude for those who seek it. To reach there, you must fly to Medan and continue to Singkil by minivan before crossing the sea to Balai Island…

I have 2 perfect solutions for the dilemma you are facing at the moment, finding the right destination for Valentine’s Day that exudes romance while indulging your passion for beyond the ordinary travel experiences.

Dhow Castaway Adventure in Mozambique…

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La esquina de la luz y el duende se llama Cádiz. El aeropuerto de la provincia está en Jerez de la Frontera (la ciudad más poblada, con más de 200.000 habitantes) Osborne y recibe al turista con un toro de . Todo un símbolo en la tierra del sherry, ese tipo de vino que se puede probar en más de 30 bodegas, como la de Tío Pepe o la…

We reported frequently in New Media Travel that hotels notoriously use photos of empty swimming pools, restaurants and rooms in their marketing material for fear of offending…

By Shannon Farley

Just outside San Jose, Costa Rica is one of my favorite cloud forests. Drive an hour-and-a-half out of the Capital-metropolitan area and you’re in another world – a world of rolling green hills, black and white and brown dairy…

Just outside San Jose, Costa Rica is one of my favorite cloud forests. Drive an hour-and-a-half out of the Capital-metropolitan area and you’re in another world – a world of rolling green hills, black and white and brown dairy cows, rich rust red earth,…

Delhi Agra Rajasthan is a tripod on which India’s best trip stands indomitably. Although, Native indian is identified across the globe for its diverse societies, customs, beliefs, and methods of lifestyle, there is a trip in the name of Fantastic Triangular that carries the potential to represent the best of Native indian in a single journey

As we know that Native indian is highly praised for its sticking with to ‘Unity in Diversity’ principle, it bags a mixture of societies,…

If you are looking for a piece of serenity and an unforgettable experience in southern Indonesia, Alor is where you want to be.

A peaceful morning at the bay of Mutiara Alor On the edge of the quiet Teluk Mutiara district, Kalabahi is the capital of Alor regency and the center of the local economy. Start your unforgettable journey by cruising the…