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Nearly a quarter million travelers crossed between China and Vietnam during the nine-day Spring Festival, marking a surge in cultural tourism. The boom is creating jobs and strengthening ties between neighboring communities.
Fossils discovered in 1960s Australia sat forgotten in U.S. storage for 50 years before a chance reunion rewrote the story of ancient amphibians that survived Earth's worst mass extinction. The rediscovered creature traveled the globe both in life and death.
Shabnam Bashir defied her conservative community to trek alone through Kashmir's forgotten mountains. Her eight-year mission brought 16 hidden valleys onto the tourism map and created income for over 60 villagers.
Married at 9 and losing her newborn at 14, Anandi Gopal Joshi traveled halfway across the world to become India's first female physician in 1886. Her journey sparked a movement that changed medicine for millions of Indian women.
Uttar Pradesh's Buddhist heritage destinations welcomed 440,000 international pilgrims in 2025, nearly nine times more than three years ago. A new international airport and dedicated tourist train are making ancient spiritual sites accessible to devotees worldwide. ##
Indian air travelers just got a major win: cancel or change your flight free within 48 hours of booking. The new rules also protect passengers facing medical emergencies and speed up refunds.
New University of Michigan research shows small solar panels are spreading across Malawi, but most households need systems 8 times more powerful to unlock life-changing benefits. The study also uncovered unexpected wins, like families saving hours of travel time to charge their phones.
A new platform is bringing trust and safety to Nigeria's chaotic short-stay rental market. StayAssist verifies every listing to protect users from scams that have plagued the industry for years.
Seven Arab nations are turning tourism into a force for unity and sustainability, celebrating record-breaking visitor numbers while preserving cultural heritage. The Middle East welcomed over 100 million international visitors in 2025, marking a 34% jump from pre-pandemic levels.
Egypt is turning young coders into tourism innovators through nationwide hackathons that create apps for ancient sites. From Cairo to remote deserts, these tech competitions are building smart visitor tools while protecting 5,000-year-old treasures.
Hefei, China just deployed humanoid assistants, four-legged robots, and drones to help passengers and inspect trains during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. It's the country's first full-space robot cluster for public transit, designed to support staff and make metro travel safer.
The lakeside cottage from HBO's hit show Heated Rivalry is now available to rent on Airbnb this May. Fans can book weekend stays at the actual filming location on Lake Muskoka for just $155 per night.
Self-driving taxis are no longer science fiction as Waymo expands to 10 major American cities, safely completing over 400,000 trips every week. The company's rapid growth signals that autonomous transportation is becoming a real option for everyday travel.
Ross Lupton hadn't spent Christmas with his father Andrew in a decade. With help from Cathay Pacific, he flew from Edinburgh to Hong Kong for an emotional surprise reunion.
A small Ohio community is proving that thoughtful marketing and historic sites can transform a local economy. Chillicothe saw overnight visitors jump 6% in 2025, bringing new life to restaurants, hotels, and small businesses.
A premature newborn in Kenya became the first baby in the country to receive life-saving heart surgery just days after birth. The groundbreaking procedure at Kenyatta National Hospital means families no longer need to travel abroad for specialized infant heart care.
Chinese automaker Changan will begin testing revolutionary solid-state batteries this year that could power electric vehicles for nearly 1,000 miles on a single charge. Mass production is expected by 2027, potentially transforming how far EVs can travel.
A former Navy deep-sea diver and his textile designer wife transformed barren land near Kaziranga National Park into a thriving eco-homestay. Their journey from depleted soil to a forest of 500+ trees proves sustainable tourism can empower local artisans and restore nature.
A 22-year-old cancer survivor who received $100,000 from his community is paying it forward with a foundation that helps families cover travel costs during treatment. Bryson Stein's second annual fundraiser happens Saturday in Clarkston. --- ##
A Florida zoo team traveled to Zimbabwe and used "ridiculous" training techniques to save a wild rhino from going blind. Within two weeks, they taught the 4,000-pound animal to trust humans enough to accept eye drops for a parasitic infection.
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