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Here’s Why Russia’s Cultural Capital St. Petersburg Is A Unique Tourist Destination To Visit

Russia’s second-largest city, St. Petersburg, should be on every travel enthusiast’s list. With a population of 5 million people, the bustling, vibrant city has much to offer to tourists and visitors looking to immerse themselves in Russia’s intriguing culture. In...

Meet the Humanitarians of Tinder: A Look At The Immoral Side Of Volunteer Tourism

We all are guilty of posting some very questionable things on our Tinder pages to boost our desirability and attractiveness. But this new generation of Tinder users, collectively labelled as the Humanitarians of Tinder, are taking volunteer tourism programs...

Is The Vegan Lifestyle Completely Ethical?

Our dietary choices form an integral part of the lifestyles we lead. Veganism has become a part of mainstream culture with more and more people choosing to adopt this way of life. Vegans essentially abstain from using animal products...

The Cities That Were Destroyed By The Worst Tsunamis In History

Though rare, Tsunamis are among the most devastating natural disasters. They are a series of tidal waves usually caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or other bodies of water. Hence, Tsunamis...

Sex Tourism: The 101 On This Travel Trend And Its Dark Secrets

Sex Tourism - a not so old travel trend that is taking over many south Asian cities, has a dark side that no one seems to discuss. Inspired by the article "The Innocent Victims Abandonded in Sin City" published...

What Is The ‘Mobilemoon’ And Why Is It So Popular?

Travelling with your partner or with a group of friends sounds ideal, right? Latest travel trends suggest the emergence of a new phenomenon- the ‘Mobilemoon!’ Millennials seem to be more inclined to travelling solo with their loyal phones as...

Ahead Of Diwali, Indian Government Launches Eco-Friendly Crackers To Fight Air Pollution

As the festival of lights approaches us, the Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, has launched an eco-friendly "green" firecracker; which has been manufactured in India due to concerns over the over air-pollution that usually follows Diwali.  The Council of...

Take It off At The Best Nude Beaches In The World!

Aren't you a little bit curious to just forgo the swimsuit and try skinny dipping in the ocean? I mean I don’t know about you, but I would certainly like to have this freeing, uninhibited experience! While it may...

Mental Health And Travel: A Road To Recovery?

The stigma associated with mental health is a pervasive phenomenon all over the world, especially so in India. The understanding of mental health is rather limited in the country and often overlooked as a condition that requires treatment. Addressing...

The What And The Why Of World Tourism Day

Since 1980, World Tourism Day has been celebrated every year on 27th September, with celebrations led by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The statutes of the UNWTO were originally adopted on September 27, 1970, and therefore this...

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