Tourism Notes
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The island of Djerba, connected to mainland Tunisia by a Roman-era causeway across a shallow lagoon in the Gulf of Gabes, is one of the Mediterranean's most relaxed beach destinations. It is also one of the …
The island of Gotland, located off Sweden's southeast coast, is home to Visby, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval town that is one of the best preserved in Northern Europe. Visby thrived during the Middle …
Chile's Central Valley, which stretches south from Santiago, is the hub of the country's wine industry and an increasingly popular enotourism destination. Valleys like Maipo, Colchagua, Casablanca, and Maule mix …
Zanzibar's pristine beaches have received international acclaim, with the archipelago named the World's Leading Beach Destination at the 2025 World Travel Awards. This award recognizes the extraordinary …
Tunisia's tourism sector reached a watershed moment in 2025, welcoming more than 11 million international visitors for the first time in the country's history. This far exceeds the previous record of approximately 9.4 …
Vardzia, a stunning rock-cut monastery complex carved into a mountaintop in southern Georgia, is one of the country's most astonishing examples of Medieval engineering. It was founded in 1156 by …
Tusheti and Svaneti are Georgia's most remote and culturally distinct mountain regions, offering trekkers a chance to experience pristine Alpine ecosystems and authentic traditional communities. Tusheti …
Georgia experienced tremendous tourist growth in 2025, hosting between 7.8 and 8.2 million international visitors. This represents a 6-8% year-over-year improvement, cementing the country's status as …
The Philippines' travel and tourism industry achieved historic results in 2025, reinforcing the country's status as one of Southeast Asia's most appealing destinations. According to the World Travel and …
Rotterdam, extensively bombed during WWII, chose not to rebuild its devastated center as it was, but to embrace bold experimentation. Today, it stands as Europe's unofficial capital of contemporary …
Boracay is a sliver of island barely seven kilometers long in the Western Visayas, whose northern half is fringed by four kilometers of White Beach. Consistently rated among the world's finest beaches for its …
Sharm el Sheikh, located near the southern extremity of the Sinai Peninsula, has established itself as one of the world's premier diving destinations. In 2026, the city continues to lead the "Green Revolution" in the Red …
Giethoorn, located in the province of Overijssel, is a fairytale village where thatched-roof cottages sit on private islands and narrow canals replace streets. The historic core has no roads for cars; residents and …
Egypt's tourism sector performed admirably in 2025, welcoming a record-breaking 19 million international tourists—a 21% rise over 2024. This historic achievement signifies one of the world's fastest …
Every spring, Keukenhof transforms the Dutch countryside into a riot of color, with over seven million flower bulbs blooming across 32 hectares (79 acres) of manicured gardens. Known as the "Garden of …
El Nido, the northernmost municipality on Palawan island, occupies a position in the hierarchy of world travel destinations that only a few places can match. Set against a stunning backdrop of near-vertical …
The Abu Simbel Temples, carved into a mountainside on the west bank of Lake Nasser, are Egypt's most famous monuments after the Giza Pyramids. Built by Pharaoh Ramses II (1303–1213 BCE) in the 13th …
Preikestolen, often known as Pulpit Rock, rises 604 meters (1,982 feet) above the magnificent Lysefjord, providing one of Norway's most breathtaking views and drawing over 300,000 nature-loving hikers …
Norway's tourism industry reached historic milestones in 2025, with the country welcoming over 7.196 million international tourists, surpassing the seven-million mark for the first time. This represents an 8% …
While Saudi Arabia has several rising tourism sites, Al-Ula stands out as possibly the most successful implementation of Vision 2030's cultural tourism goals. This ancient oasis valley in northwestern Saudi …
The Maasai Mara National Reserve stands as Kenya’s most iconic safari destination, globally celebrated for hosting the Great Migration. Spanning approximately 1,510 square kilometers of …
Saudi Arabia's tourism industry has gone through one of the most dramatic revolutions in world travel history. For decades, the Kingdom was mainly closed to foreign leisure tourism, with visitor permits …
While much emphasis is placed on Saudi Arabia's archaeological wonders and mega-project developments, the Kingdom's second-largest city, Jeddah, quietly exemplifies a different aspect …
Tanzania's northern safari circuit, which includes Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is one of the world's top wildlife viewing sites. These two renowned protected areas, both …