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Northwest China adds seven national wetland parks

Shawdesh Desk: Northwest China’s Qinghai Province has added another seven wetland parks at the national level, bringing the total number to 10. The province is home to the sources of

Times Square safest place on Earth for New Year’s Eve

Shawdesh Desk: New York City’s counterterrorism czar expects Times Square to be “the safest place on the planet Earth” on New Year’s Eve. Thousands of police officers will be on

Tourists stay away from Taj Mahal, other Indian attractions as protests against citizenship law flare

India’s tourism industry has been hit by a wave of violent anti-government protests against a new citizenship law that have rocked several cities this month, with at least seven countries

Transport strikes disrupt Christmas travel in France

French travelers and tourists were struggling Saturday to get to their destinations as the Christmas season ramped up amid continuing strikes against the government’s plans to raise the retirement age

Shat Gombuj Mosque abuzz with tourists

Shawdesh desk: During winter, tourists come Bagerhat in large numbers to enjoy the scenic beauty of Shat Gombuj Mosque, one of the largest in Bangladesh. The mosque, declared as a

A paradise Island with hardly any escape: Brazil’s Ilha do Cardoso

There are no established roads, no cars. There’s not even a school bus; children are picked up and taken to school by boat. Electricity is generated by solar panels, and

Passengers’ most disgusting habits during a flight

Shawdesh Desk: Bare feet, nail care and beauty routines have been deemed as some of passengers’ worst and most disgusting habits, according to a new survey. A plane cabin already

Nepal for strengthening cooperation among the tourism boards of this region

Shawdesh Desk: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Deepak Raj Joshi has underscored the need for strengthening cooperation among the concerned tourism boards in this region