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Italian ‘Robinson Crusoe’ dies at 85, three years after leaving island solitude
Mauro Morandi, Italy's "Robinson Crusoe," who lived 32 years in solitude on Budelli Island, died at 85.
Published on Jan 14, 2025 05:54 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Review: Island by Sujit Saraf
A novel that examines ideas of nationhood and citizenship, of modernity and development, the plight of those living on the margins, and how these minorities are manipulated and controlled by the developed world
Published on Jan 03, 2025 05:35 PM IST
Lamat R Hasan
Shark attack claims life of 40-yr-old man at Australia's Great Barrier Reef
A 40-year-old man was killed by a shark while fishing with family at Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Published on Dec 29, 2024 05:34 AM IST
AFP |
Madhya Pradesh's hidden tourist gem: Explore Sarsi Island Resort in Shahdol
Electric boat ride in backwaters to island retreats: Here's why Madhya Pradesh's Sarsi Island Resort should be on your travel bucket list.
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 06:15 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shahdol (madhya Pradesh) [india]
Indonesia volcano erupts again after killing nine day earlier
Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi volcano erupts again after killing 9 people and setting houses on fire. Popular tourist island, Flores, on alert amid deadly eruptions
Published on Nov 05, 2024 05:42 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Cuba blackout disaster: What you need to know before you travel
From paradise to power outages: Cuba’s tourism takes a hit amid island-wide blackout
Published on Oct 22, 2024 08:45 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Visa-free getaway: Singapore PRs to get free entry to Indonesia’s Batam, Bintan
Aiming for tourism boost, Indonesia will give visa-free entry to foreigners holding Singapore permanent residency to visit Batam, Bintan and the Karimun Islands
Published on Oct 08, 2024 06:46 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Bali's new tourism rules: What they mean for your next vacation
Planning a trip to Bali? Indonesia's tropical island's new tourist crackdown could change your travel plans
Published on Aug 30, 2024 05:05 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Jakarta
Greece: Santorini bursts with tourists as locals call for a cap
Greece island overrun: Santorini residents push back against tourism surge
Published on Jul 27, 2024 04:43 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Santorini, Greece
Greece's new tourism rules: Efforts to save Santorini from overcrowding
Greece to restrict cruise ships on popular islands amid worsening traffic and waste problems, call for sustainable tourism as Santorini’s vineyards disappearing
Published on Jul 18, 2024 04:18 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Sicily: Flights suspended in Catania as largest active volcano in Europe erupts
Volcanic ash from Mount Etna's eruption covers Catania in Sicily; halts flights at Catania airport, travellers advised to check status
Published on Jul 05, 2024 04:39 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Greece: First helicopter airline debuts, will offer flights to 11 destinations
Greece's first helicopter airline, Hoper, will offer flights to 11 destinations—letting you get from Athens to Mykonos in minutes rather than hours.
Published on Jul 02, 2024 05:02 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Singapore: Sentosa’s Tanjong, Palawan, Siloso beaches closed after oil spill
Singapore's Sentosa beaches are popular tourist destination that host a casino, Southeast Asia's only Universal Studios attraction and luxury waterfront homes
Published on Jun 15, 2024 03:38 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
War stories in glass: Taiwan bar draws tourists with historical cocktails
Cocktails with a conscience: Travelling to Taiwan? Explore Kinmen bar that blends history of China's battle scarred past into cocktails through Mixology
Published on May 26, 2024 01:44 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Kinmen, Taiwan
Hong Kong keeps island traditions alive: Cheung Chau hosts Bun Festival
Thousands of visitors flock to Hong Kong's outlying of island of Cheung Chau to watch the ‘Piu Sik’ or floating colours parade at the annual Bun Festival
Published on May 15, 2024 03:02 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Tourists warned of water shortage on Koh Phi Phi Islands in Thailand
Water crisis threatens Thailand's holiday paradise of Koh Phi Phi, dry spell and heatwaves dampen tourism on the islands
Published on May 10, 2024 02:08 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Vanuatu tourism hit as Air Vanuatu cancels flights, enters liquidation
Tourists stranded after Air Vanuatu cancels flights to Australia and New Zealand as government puts Pacific Island's national carrier into liquidation
Published on May 10, 2024 10:13 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Sydney
Indonesia to relocate entire island population amid volcanic eruption threat
Mount Ruang, in Indonesia, erupted spectacularly last month and has been spewing ash that forced nearby airports to close and flights to be cancelled.
Published on May 06, 2024 01:41 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Lakshadweep to Mangaluru highspeed ferry service launched for tourists
Lakshadweep nearer by five hours as mainland connectivity gets better with new ferry service that shortens the journey for tourists
Published on May 03, 2024 03:58 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Mangaluru (karnataka)
Travelling to Greece this summer? Watch out for intense wildfire threat
As another summer approaches and as climate change makes wildfires ever more deadly across southern Europe, Greece develops a new doctrine for travel season
Published on May 02, 2024 02:42 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Athens
European holiday hotspot Capri becomes tourists' dormitory amid mass tourism
As tourists move in, Italians are squeezed out on the holiday island of Capri, where the advent of mass tourism risks hampering the picture-perfect beauty spots
Published on Apr 28, 2024 03:16 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Capri, Italy
Love Island UK Season 11 release date: Where to watch, host, cast
Maya Jama to return as host for Love Island UK Season 11, set to air on June 3 with a mix of new and familiar faces
Updated on Apr 07, 2024 11:13 AM IST
Aditi Srivastava
Port Blair: Inter-island flight connectivity to Shibpur, Car Nicobar in Andaman
A 19-seater fixed-wing aircraft will operate between Port Blair-Shibpur and Port Blair to Car Nicobar, with a private designated operator for these routes
Published on Apr 02, 2024 03:12 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Port Blair
St. Helena tourism guide: History, food, how to reach, where to stay
With weekly commercial flights and high-speed Internet, a fledgling tourism industry welcomes leisure travellers to St. Helena, remote island in South Atlantic
Published on Mar 22, 2024 12:31 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Jamestown, St. Helena
Fake Santorini in Abu Dhabi to lure luxury travellers
Seeking a luxurious escape? Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi retreat is latest entry in the region’s ultracompetitive hotel scene as an homage to the Greek island.
Published on Mar 15, 2024 04:16 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Get to know... Bibhu Mohapatra
On an island with love, listening to Tum Pukar Lo & Life For Rent. Craving Prawn Koliwada, next splurge a house on a beach. Secret skill: audiophile.
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 08:33 PM IST
Sri Lanka to end visa extensions granted to tourists from Ukraine and Russia
Sri Lanka Tourism Ministry gets notice that Russian and Ukrainian tourists must leave within two weeks from February 23 as their visas have lapsed
Published on Feb 25, 2024 07:54 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Colombo
Travelling to Lakshadweep? Check out new tourism hotspots Bangaram, Thinnakara
Apart from beautiful beaches, crystal clear water and coral reefs, Bangaram and Thinnakara islands in Lakshadweep also have a story behind their names
Published on Feb 10, 2024 07:33 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Bangaram/kavaratti (lakshadweep)
Andaman welcomes tourists with longer beach hours, access to uninhabited islands
Andaman and Nicobar push for a vibrant tourist-friendly archipelago with expanding airline partnerships, exploring the unexplored islands and late beach nights
Published on Jan 11, 2024 05:39 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Port Blair
South Korea orders evacuation on border island as N Korea fires over 200 shells
A Yeonpyeong Island official told Reuters that the evacuation order was issued after a request from the South Korean military.
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 12:48 PM IST