Tag: Travel safety
Domestic and international tourist crowds traveling in Japan
I thought I managed to beat the tourist crowds on my recent trip to Japan.On my first night in Osaka, I managed to get a picture with the famed Glico [...]
Where can disabled people easily travel? Survey names the top cities
The Valuable 500, a business coalition, released its list of the top 10 most accessible cities in the world. The report cited a survey conducted among [...]
Is it safe to cruise again? Yes, say fans who are cruising again
Outbreaks, port refusals, travelers stuck onboard.Cruise ships dominated the news in early 2020 for all the wrong reasons. Some people predicted the i [...]
How much does it cost to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits
Vivian James Rigney is no casual traveler.The executive coach and speaker has visited more than 80 countries and lived on three continents.He's also c [...]
What is required to travel to Hong Kong? Many, many tests
Travelers headed to Hong Kong no longer need to quarantine in a hotel upon arrival. But they will have to submit to a barrage of Covid tests.They can [...]
What are the most common crimes in hotels? Not theft, say UK police
"Violence against another person" is by far the most common criminal offense reported in U.K. hotels, new data shows. Statistics from eight police for [...]
How much does it cost to travel full time? Here’s what one couple pays
Ernestas Tyminas felt "stuck" in his role as a marketing manager at a newspaper in Colorado Springs, Colorado.So he requested two months off to backpa [...]
Indian travelers more confident than Japanese, Aussies
For the most part, residents of Asia-Pacific can travel again.But some are more confident about packing their bags than others.Travel confidence is "d [...]
Is Japan open to travelers? It’s where Singaporeans want to travel
Some 49% of Singaporeans say they are considering Japan for their next vacation abroad, according to the market research firm YouGov.Interest may be e [...]
New Zealand’s borders are fully reopening after more than two years
After more than two years, New Zealand is fully reopening its borders and welcoming back all international travelers.The country is reopening on July [...]
Travel costs are up but travelers aren’t canceling their plans yet
Summer travel talk sure isn't what it used to be.Rather than sun, sand and surf, many travel discussions now center on inflation, rising fuel costs an [...]
Travelers can now go to Japan but domestic tourists remain its focus
After more than two years of closed border policies, Japan is set to welcome back international travelers this week.Come June 10, foreign tourists tra [...]
Firms plan to use balloons to go to space in 2024
Nearly half of Americans want to travel to space.But that means the other half doesn’t, according to a 2021 survey by ValuePenguin, one of LendingTree [...]
Is Japan open to travelers? Some locals not ready to reopen borders
As countries across Asia reopen to international travelers, Japan — one of the continent's most popular destinations — remains firmly closed.That may [...]
CNBC survey will reveal readers’ favorites
Business people are getting out and about again. And they're looking for places to stay.More people are traveling for business meetings and industry e [...]