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10 world destinations to visit before they become too touristy
The Mercury News - California
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August 7, 2025
Sardinia. Bhutan. Onomichi, Japan — what do these have in common? Well, they might be places you’ve never thought of vacationing in but really should now. That’s because they’re fantastic and fulfilling spots that are on the brink of becoming too...
Putin hopes to travel overseas to meet Trump despite arrest warrant for war crimes
Associated Press
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August 7, 2025
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Vladimir Putin may be traveling abroad next week — for potentially pivotal talks with U.S. President Donald Trump — despite the Russian leader facing an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. Putin is wanted by...
Silver-haired travelers blaze trails with epic trips
China Daily
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A couple about to set off on a road trip in their SUV in Jinhu county, Huai'an, Jiangsu province, as part of a self-drive event featuring more than 100 vehicles. Organizers announced self-driving routes, recommended sites and convenient...
The often-forgotten country named the world’s cheapest place to travel this year with £5 hotels and 80p beers
The Scottish Sun
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August 7, 2025
LOOKING for a bargain break? A country in Southeast Asia has been named the cheapest place to travel to in 2025. From affordable drinks and food to hotel stays for £5, the budget for anyone travelling to Laos is just over £10 a day. 5 Laos in...
Laos Named World’s Cheapest Travel Destination in 2025, Says UK’s Time Out Magazine
Lao News Agency
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KPL Laos has been named the world’s cheapest country to travel to in 2025, according to Time Out, a UK-based magazine. Vangvieng, Vientiane Province . Photo by Longly Planet (KPL) Laos has been named the world’s cheapest country to travel to in...
Team of Kyrgyzstan takes second place in Mas-Wrestling World Championships in Mongolia
AKIpress News Agency
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Team of Kyrgyzstan takes second place in Mas-Wrestling World Championships in Mongolia AKIPRESS.COM - The Mas-Wrestling World Championships were held in Mongolia. More than 300 teams from five continents participated in the competition. The...
From Steppes to Stadium: Preparation of Mongolian Wrestlers for Victory
The Assam Tribune
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August 6, 2025
The tale of a Mongolian wrestler does not start in some contemporary-day gymnasium crammed with mirrors and machinery. It begins far from throngs, under the big blue sky of the Mongolian steppe, where tradition, discipline, and patience are...
Economic Watch: China-Northeast Asia expo highlights cooperation, openness
Xinhua News Agency
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CHANGCHUN, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- The 15th China-Northeast Asia Expo opened Wednesday in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province, drawing more than 10,000 participants from over 40 countries and regions, with cooperation and openness...
New lodging options coming to Cabin on the Coulee near Fleet
The Stettler Independent
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Yurt and bunkie cabin to be added to Cabin on the Coulee’s Airbnb listing pending final approvals Those needing accommodations in the Castor region will soon have a couple of new options to choose from. Cabin on the Coulee, an agri-tourism...
Thailand grants work permits to Myanmar refugees (to replace Cambodians)
Asia News
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August 28, 2025
Today's news: Kim and Putin will join Xi Jinping at the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan. Saudi Arabia and China strengthen trade and investment co-operation. Pakistan accuses India of weaponising water. South Korea bans...
The World’s Most Peaceful Places to Escape the Noise
Travelbinger
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August 25, 2025
Sometimes, the best kind of trip is a true escape — an opportunity to unwind, reset your head, and actually hear yourself think. No packed itineraries, no racing the clock, no battling crowds or waiting in long lines. If you’ve been craving a...
Korea to scrap VAT refund for foreign cosmetic surgery patients, sparking tourism backlash
Korea Biomedical Review
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August 5, 2025
The Korean government’s plan to abolish a value-added tax (VAT) refund for foreign tourists receiving cosmetic surgery and other aesthetic medical services has sparked alarm across the country’s medical tourism industry. On July 31, the Ministry...
The 8 Most Life-Changing Travel Experiences (Plus 3 Overhyped Adventures)
Travelbinger
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August 3, 2025
What makes a trip unforgettable isn’t always a five star hotel or a view from a lounge chair. Pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone to try new things is often what ends up sticking with you, and what reshapes your perspective on the world....
A shift in Japan’s fight against child sex tourism in Asia
The Jakarta Post
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apan’s embassy in Laos and its Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a rare and unusually direct advisory, warning Japanese men against “buying sex from children” in Laos. The move was sparked by Ayako Iwatake, a restaurant owner in Vientiane,...
Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer
Montsame News Agency
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Ulaanbaatar, August 4, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The exhibition “Mongols from 1912 to 1913 through the Lens of a French Photographer” is on display at the Red Ger Gallery in Ulaanbaatar. The exhibition, organized by the Embassy of the French Republic in...
Singaporeans travel the world — but why always the same places and never backpack?
The Independent Singapore
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August 4, 2025
SINGAPORE: If you’ve ever had a conversation with a fellow Singaporean about travel, in all likelihood, you’ve heard some familiar destination names such as Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul, and London. Whether it’s a quick retreat or a long-anticipated...
Foreign Minister of Mongolia meets with Minister of Economic Affairs of Finland
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - Foreign Minister of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh met with Minister of Economic Affairs of Finland Sakari Puisto during her official visit to Finland on August 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia reported. During the...
Feature: Enthusiasm for learning Chinese increasing in Mongolia
Xinhua News Agency
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ULAN BATOR, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- In the early morning of Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia, 19-year-old Mongolian university student Enkhbat arrives early at the examination venue for the Chinese Proficiency Test, ready to assess his Chinese language...
Mulva Cultural Center Announces 2026 Traveling Exhibition Schedule
The Press Times - Wisconsin
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For City Pages The Mulva Cultural Center’s 2026 traveling exhibition schedule has been announced with exhibits covering topics from science to art and beyond. “We strive to bring new and interesting exhibitions to the Center that encourage...
No passports, no study abroad: China limits public employees’ travel
The Straits Times
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August 3, 2025
BEIJING – When Ms Tina Liu was hired to teach literature in a public elementary school in southern China, her contract included the usual warnings about absenteeism and job performance. Then came another line: Travelling abroad without the...