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These 14 Holiday Spots Get All the Attention (But Should They?)
Travelbinger
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July 30, 2025
Travel marketing has created some of the world’s most successful myths, convincing millions of people that certain destinations represent the pinnacle of vacation experiences. But what happens when you actually visit these legendary places and...
Canada has issued tsunami travel warnings for 38 countries after a massive Pacific earthquake
Narcity
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July 30, 2025
Canadians heading to dozens of destinations across the Pacific Rim are now being warned to take extra precautions — or reconsider their travel plans altogether — after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Russia on Tuesday night....
Traveling solo creates friendships, memories
Tucson Local Media - Arizona
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There’s no sitting still on a seven-country, eight-day bus tour of Europe. The travel organization Expat Explore introduced guests to breathtaking spots like the Eiffel Tower and Venice, Boppard, Germany, and Dijon, France. This particular tour,...
Schengen upgrade: Easier EU access for UAE travellers
Gulf News
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Dubai: Planning a trip to France, Italy, Germany or anywhere else in Europe’s Schengen zone? From October 12, 2025, your entry into these countries will look very different. That’s when the European Union officially launches its Entry/Exit System...
Travel alert issued for travellers to 17 countries following 'one of biggest ever' earthquakes
Glasgow Live
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July 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has today issued a warning for 17 countries, advising travellers to 'follow the advice of local authorities'. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded has hit Russia's far east, an 8.8-magnitude tremor that triggered...
Acidre: Absence of tourism in Sona means DOT is underperforming
Inquirer
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July 31, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The absence of the tourism achievements in President Marcos’ fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) is an indication that the Department of Tourism (DOT) is underperforming, Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre said on...
Shiels: Observing mega-wealth and luxury in action on St. Bart’s Shell Beach Michael Patrick Shiels
Lansing State Journal - Michigan
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Columnist Michael Patrick Shiels visited St. Barts via the luxurious Crystal Serenity cruise ship. Shell Beach, composed of crushed shells, offers a beautiful but pricey experience, as evidenced by the high cost of a bottle of water. I wandered...
Filipino American camper swept away in California river found dead
Inquirer
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July 29, 2025
Photo from Kern River Valley News & Community Info/Facebook · LOS ANGELES – The body of missing Filipino American James Bawayan was found several days after he jumped into the Kern River in San Joaquin Valley in California, authorities have...
How to Maximize Business Travel in Entertainment City: 5 Easy Ways
Out of Town Blog
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July 30, 2025
Today’s business travel extends beyond just catching flights and attending meetings; it’s about maintaining your health, staying connected, and remaining productive. Located just 8 minutes from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminals,...
Urgent Foreign Office alert for Brits travelling to 17 countries post major earthquake
The Mirror
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July 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has issued an urgent warning for 17 countries, urging travellers to heed local authority advice. A colossal earthquake, registering at a staggering 8.8 magnitude, has rocked Russia's far east, triggering tsunami waves across...
WATCH: The Manila Times Newscast | July 30, 2025
The Manila Times
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July 30, 2025
Welcome to The Manila Times where we bring you stories that shape our world. Today is July 30th. Our top story: The trust and performance ratings of President Marcos have bounced back in the second quarter. That’s according to the latest survey by...
Philippine President calls for more jobs in the country’s tourism sector
Travel Daily Media
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July 30, 2025
Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr called on the country’s Department of Tourism (DOT) to create more jobs within the travel and tourism sectors. Marcos pointed out the need for more industry professionals given the growing number of both...
LTO-7 to strictly enforce ‘No Plate, No Travel’ policy
Cebu Daily News
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July 30, 2025
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO Region 7) will begin stricter enforcement of the “No Plate, No Travel” policy starting mid-August. In line with this, the agency is urging all vehicle owners—including...
Embassy urges Chinese nationals in Philippines to stay away from coast after 8.8-magnitude quake hit Kamchatka Peninsula
Global Times
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Latest news The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines released a statement on Wednesday, urging Chinese nationals and tourists in relevant areas to immediately stay away from the coast, make emergency preparations, and ensure personal safety,...
Metro Manila Subway partial operations remain uncertain
Business World
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July 30, 2025
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) is working to start the partial operations of the Metro Manila Subway by 2028, although the target remained uncertain as the project’s completion encountered delays. “We are pushing for partial operations;...
Philippines Issues Tsunami Advisory, Urges Residents To 'Stay Away' From Beaches, Coasts
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has issued a tsunami advisory, stating that coastal areas in the Philippines facing the Pacific Ocean are expected to experience a tsunami wave height of less than one...
Philippines issues tsunami warning after powerful quake hits Russia
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Wednesday warned residents in the coastal areas fronting the Pacific Ocean against "tsunami wave height of less than 1 meter," following a powerful earthquake...
'Blessed by the legend': Jo Koy gets tattoo from Whang-Od
Philippine STAR
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July 31, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American stand-up comedian Jo Koy is the latest celebrity to get a tattoo from national icon Apo Whang-Od. On his Instagram account, Jo Koy posted photos of him travelling to Buscalan, Kalinga and getting inked by...
Tsunami warning alerts: Is it safe to travel to Hawaii, Japan and Alaska right now?
Time Out
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This morning at 11.24am, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded, with a magnitude of 8.8, struck eastern Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. It has led to severe damage in nearby areas and widespread tsunami warnings for countries across the...
Birmingham tourist 'hid in hills' amid Hawaii tsunami warning after Russia earthquake
Birmingham Live
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July 30, 2025
A Birmingham holidaymaker said tourists 'hid high up in the hills' after a tsunami warning sounded at their hotel. Sam, from the city, was in Hawaii when a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia triggered warnings across the Pacific today,...