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An aerial view shows a ferry carrying residents and visitors evacuating from Akuseki Island, as multiple earthquakes hit the island, a part of the Tokara island chain.

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Updated on Jul 05, 2025 02:22 pm IST

Indian-American investor obtains island to start a new country for founders

Balaji Srinivasan, co-founder of Counsyl Inc, aims to start a 'decentralized' nation

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Updated on Jun 30, 2025 01:02 pm IST

Maldives just declared war on smoking: Here’s what it means for travellers

Planning a trip to the Maldives? You might want to leave your cigarettes at home.

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Published on Apr 15, 2025 03:22 pm IST

Boat carrying migrants capsizes near Greek island, 4 dead

Greece's coast guard reported Thursday that 23 people had been rescued when a boat carrying migrants from the Turkish shore to a nearby Greek island capsized, killing four people, including two children.

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Published on Apr 03, 2025 12:31 pm IST

US has issued a level 2 travel alert for Turks and Caicos. Here's why

Due to an upsurge in crime, the US Department of State has released a set of guidelines for visitors travelling to the Caicos and Turks islands.

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 10:38 am IST

Santorini travel warning: Volcanic island braces for possible bigger earthquakes

Tourists enjoy the view from the village of Oia, as increased seismic activity continues on the island of Santorini, Greece.

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Updated on Feb 18, 2025 01:46 pm IST

Greece’s tourist hotspot on edge: Can a bigger earthquake be coming in Santorini

The sun sets behind Three Bells church in the village of Firostefani, as the increased seismic activity continues on the island of Santorini, Greece.

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Updated on Feb 08, 2025 12:08 pm IST

Spring break at sea: 11 hottest Caribbean boating destinations you can’t miss

Sun, sea and sailing: 11 best boating destinations for an epic spring break.

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Updated on Feb 02, 2025 03:37 pm IST

Italian ‘Robinson Crusoe’ dies at 85, three years after leaving island solitude

Mauro Morandi, Italy's "Robinson Crusoe," who spent 32 years in solitude on Budelli Island, has passed away at the age of 85.

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Published on Jan 14, 2025 05:54 pm IST

Review: Island by Sujit Saraf

Satellite image of North Sentinel Island, one of the Andaman Islands. A protected area, it is home to the Sentinelese, an indigenous tribe in voluntary isolation. (DigitalGlobe/Getty Images)

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Published on Jan 03, 2025 05:35 pm IST

Shark attack claims life of 40-yr-old man at Australia's Great Barrier Reef

While fishing in the Great Barrier Reef seas of Australia with his family, a 40-year-old man was attacked and murdered by a shark

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Published on Dec 29, 2024 05:34 am IST

Madhya Pradesh's hidden tourist gem: Explore Sarsi Island Resort in Shahdol

Madhya Pradesh's Sarsi Island Resort sets a global benchmark for tourism.

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Updated on Dec 14, 2024 06:15 pm IST

Indonesia volcano erupts again after killing nine day earlier

Villagers flee during an eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a day after the previous eruption, in Boru Village, in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, on November 5, 2024. A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted overnight, killing at least 10 people as it spewed fireballs and ash on surrounding villages, officials said on November 4 as they raised the alert to its highest level.

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Published on Nov 05, 2024 05:42 pm IST

Cuba blackout disaster: What you need to know before you travel

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Published on Oct 22, 2024 08:45 pm IST

Visa-free getaway: Singapore PRs to get free entry to Indonesia’s Batam, Bintan

Visa-free getaway: Singapore residents can now explore Indonesia’s Batam, Bintan and Karimun Islands hassle-free

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Published on Oct 08, 2024 06:46 pm IST

Bali's new tourism rules: What they mean for your next vacation

Bali's new tourism rules: What they mean for your next vacation to Indonesia's tropical island

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Published on Aug 30, 2024 05:05 pm IST

Greece: Santorini bursts with tourists as locals call for a cap

Greece dream island destination to crowded chaos: Santorini bursts with tourists as locals call for a cap

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Published on Jul 27, 2024 04:43 pm IST

Greece's new tourism rules: Efforts to save Santorini from overcrowding

No more room for tourists in Santorini: Tourism boom in Greek islands threaten vineyards and local livelihoods

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Published on Jul 18, 2024 04:18 pm IST

Sicily: Flights suspended in Catania as largest active volcano in Europe erupts

A picture shows the eruption of the Mount Etna volcano in Sicily. Catania airport in Sicily announced its closure today due to an eruption of Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, whose ashes fell on the airspace and the surrounding area.

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Published on Jul 05, 2024 04:39 pm IST

Greece: First helicopter airline debuts, will offer flights to 11 destinations

Greek island-hopping this summer: First helicopter airline offers quick access to Greece’s hidden gems

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Published on Jul 02, 2024 05:02 pm IST

Singapore: Sentosa’s Tanjong, Palawan, Siloso beaches closed after oil spill

People walk next to an oil slick at Tanjong Beach on Sentosa, Singapore June 15, 2024. Singapore travel alert: Sentosa’s Tanjong, Palawan, Siloso beaches closed after oil spill

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Published on Jun 15, 2024 03:38 pm IST

War stories in glass: Taiwan bar draws tourists with historical cocktails

Powei Lee, 31, owner of Kinmen Mojo Bar (or Vent Bar) works at the bar in Kinmen Island, Taiwan. War stories in glass: Taiwan bar draws tourists with historical cocktails

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Published on May 26, 2024 01:44 pm IST