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Why Cambodian orphanages house so many children whose parents are still alive
The concept of orphanages has long been considered outdated in developed countries. In the developing world, however, these institutions still house hundreds of thousands of children. But the surprising reality is that the parents of most of these children are…
Saudi Arabia unveils new tourist visas
Saudi Arabia has announced a new tourist visa scheme, as part of efforts to open up the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom to foreign visitors and diversify its oil-reliant economy.
These travel companies add climate-conscious options to your itinerary
Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg traveled to the U.S. by boat. Here are some other options for sustainable travel.
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Balancing leisure and livelihood on Grand Junction’s public lands
In the American West, recreational and tourist activities on public lands can conflict with agriculture, ranching and mining. Despite this potential clash between leisure and livelihood, the people of Grand Junction, Colorado, have found a way to share their state’s…
The last American cruise ship pulled out of Havana for the foreseeable future Wednesday.
Travel from China to the U.S. fell 5.7% in 2018 to 2.9 million visitors, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office.
Antarctica was the last of the seven continents to be discovered, and it wasn’t until the late 1950s that commercial tourism began there. But now, Antarctica has become a popular travel destination, amid growing concerns about the effect that increasing…
Now that WOW is ending its operations, tourism to Iceland could decline by as much as 16 percent, according to one estimate.
Shipwrecks have defined Bermuda from its earliest days, even acting as an essential economic driver. Thousands of artifacts have been left behind, providing clues about life and trade of the time. Now the wrecks are getting a new life in…
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