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Honeymoon turns nightmare as couple stranded by Middle East conflict

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Simona Musu and Dean Scheepers couldn't contain their excitement upon arriving in the Maldives on 22/2, but now they would do anything to escape the destination once hailed as paradise.

'Garbage city' off Egypt's tourist map

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Visitors must navigate by tuk-tuk to explore Mokattam village, where garbage covers streets and rooftops for tens of thousands of residents.

Middle East tourism loses nearly 600 million USD daily

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Escalating political tensions are making tourists feel unsafe, prompting them to seek alternative destinations outside the Middle East.

Thousands dance nightly in Dong Van ancient town

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Dong Van’s cultural exchange night draws thousands of international and domestic visitors for campfires and dancing, becoming a must-try experience in Ha Giang.

What can Vietnamese travelers do to reduce the risk of being denied entry to Singapore?

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Tourism experts say Singaporean authorities facilitate travelers and only strictly scrutinize those showing signs of violating regulations.

Saigontourist Group festival brings 500 regional specialties

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The festival recreates a "floating market" culture with "10 culinary journeys" featuring over 500 dishes from north to south, taking place from March 26-29.

Ocean Night Bar - a night entertainment destination on the Phu Quoc beachfront

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Ocean Night Bar offers a series of night entertainment activities including dining, music, and art performances, creating a relaxing beachfront space in the evening.

American tourist alleges one million dong overcharge for Hanoi motorbike taxi ride

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An American female tourist alleges being taken to unscheduled locations, charged one million dong, and harassed by a motorbike taxi driver.

Guests accuse Y Ty homestay of driver's room accommodation, 'price gouging' on food

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A group of Hanoi guests paid a deposit 10 days in advance, but upon arrival, the homestay reported no available rooms, forcing them to stay in an internal room intended for drivers.

International visitor arrivals in Phu Quoc surge over 24% during Tet holiday

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Phu Quoc welcomed 92,994 international visitors over nine days, from the 27th of the twelfth lunar month to the 6th day of Tet (14-22/2), marking a 24,3% increase compared to the same period, according to the An Giang Department of Tourism.

Tourist abandons dog at airport fearing missed flight

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A 46-year-old woman was arrested by Las Vegas police after abandoning her golden retriever at a check-in counter to board her flight alone.

Huong Pagoda boat operators penalized for overcharging tourists

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The Huong Pagoda Tourism Cooperative has penalized two members for violating festival regulations, aiming to curb overcharging and improve service quality for visitors.

Thailand's tourism benefits from Lunar New Year

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Pattaya resorts were nearly fully booked, and Bangkok restaurants saw bustling crowds during the Lunar New Year 2026.

Paramotor crashes onto car in Ha Giang

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A paramotor flying at an altitude of 20 meters lost throttle, became entangled in telecommunication cables, and collided with a moving car on national highway 4C in Quan Ba commune.

Chinese visitor moved by Tet lucky money from Vietnamese soldier

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Chinese businessman Sun was touched by the warm gesture of a Vietnamese soldier giving him lucky money on the second day of Tet, deciding to keep the gift as a souvenir.

Thousands of tourists flock to Ba Den mountain spring festival

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The Ba Den mountain spring festival 2026 draws thousands of visitors to admire the tulip carpet and experience unique heritage spaces in the early days of the new year.

Hong Kong's Tet 66 years ago through a Western media lens

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Scenes of Hong Kong residents lighting firecrackers and performing traditional dragon dances to usher in good fortune during the Lunar New Year were captured by a British television station 66 years ago.