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NEOM, the visionary regional development project in northwest Saudi Arabia, has introduced Gidori, an extraordinary private golf community nestled amidst the picturesque coastal hills of the Gulf of Aqaba, setting a new standard for luxury living and leisure experiences. Gidori boasts innovative architecture that harmonizes seamlessly with the surrounding natural beauty, offering a blend of…
Travellers flying with Japan Airlines now have a unique option for packing for their trips, thanks to a year-long trial of a service called “Any Wear, Anywhere.” This service allows travelers to book a set of clothes that caters to different styles and seasons and the clothing is delivered to their hotel upon arrival. At…
Airports have been a source of stress for travellers in recent years, with long lines and security checks becoming the norm. Among the many inconveniences is the request to remove laptops from bags during screening. But why is this necessary, and how has airport security evolved over the years? A Post-9/11 World The transformation of…
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, Canada is adapting to the changing landscape by expanding its visa-free air travel policy and Can+ Visa Programme, creating significant implications for countries in the Caribbean that offer Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) programs. While the Caribbean nations have been the primary beneficiaries of these programs, a new horizon has emerged for…
As I planned a trip to Mexico for this summer, my search for a bargain took me over the border without ever leaving my desk. A recent study commissioned by cybersecurity company NordVPN found that U.S. travelers were being charged significantly more than those overseas for accommodations and rental cars. “There’s no need to overpay…
In his new travel video, Nigerian YouTuber and travel content creator, Tayo Aina explores a town in southern Portugal’s Algarve region called Lagos. Tayo also explores their cuisine, their lifestyle, culture, what it costs to spend a vacation there, tourism in the city, and some of their renowned beaches like the Ponta da Piedade and…
Some South Korean youth are so cut off from the world, the government is offering to pay them to “re-enter society.” As reported on CNN, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced this week that it will provide up to 650,000 Korean won (about $500) per month to isolated social recluses, in a bid…
There’s cause for optimism in the latest report on world happiness. For one, benevolence is about 25% higher than it was pre-pandemic. “Benevolence to others, especially the helping of strangers, which went up dramatically in 2021, stayed high in 2022,” John Helliwell, one of the authors of the World Happiness Report, said in an interview…
Private firms are making increased profits as the government pays millions of pounds a day to put up asylum seekers in the UK, the BBC has learned. BBC News has been told 395 hotels are being used to house asylum seekers, as arrivals to the UK rose last year. Documents show one booking agency used…
“Please don’t touch the artwork”. Now and then, we are reminded as to why these signs are still needed in galleries around the world. As reported on BBC, art lovers in Miami looked on in horror on Thursday night, when a collector accidentally knocked a $42,000 (£34,870) sculpture by US pop artist Jeff Koons to…
