Unesco recommends putting Venice on heritage danger list

Unesco recommends putting Venice on heritage danger list

The UN’s cultural agency Unesco yesterday recommended that Venice be added to its list of world heritage in danger, saying the Italian authorities needed to step up efforts to secure the historic city and its surrounding lagoon. Unesco said in its recommendation that...
7 Must-Visit Idaho Hot Springs

7 Must-Visit Idaho Hot Springs

Idaho’s unique geological location offers countless geothermal pools to enjoy. Some are well known, others are not. Either way, there’s really no better way to “soak up” our state’s magic than to soak in it. Below are seven special spots to check out during any...
France’s Mont-Saint-Michel grapples with overtourism

France’s Mont-Saint-Michel grapples with overtourism

Just before lunch at the height of the summer season, the narrow alleys of France’s iconic Mont-Saint-Michel are thronged with a crush of people. But come late afternoon, the same steeply ascending lanes are almost deserted. This is the dilemma for the famed abbey...
Bali to impose US$10 tourist e-tax soon to preserve culture

Bali to impose US$10 tourist e-tax soon to preserve culture

The Indonesian resort haven of Bali will impose a 150,000 rupiah (US$10) tax on tourists entering the ‘Island of Gods’ from next year to preserve its culture, officials said Wednesday. Tourist-dependent Bali attracts millions of foreign visitors annually and the...
Tempurung Cave

Tempurung Cave

For one, visitors don’t flock to Malaysia for alcohol, while tourism has never been affected in PN-led states. Estimated to be about 400 million years old, Tempurung Cave is one of the longest and largest cave in Peninsular Malaysia. Located in Gopeng, Perak, the cave...