Using a guidebook can be limiting, as you are confined to the information it contains. However, with ChatGPT, the possibilities are endless. This AI-powered chatbot can take you on any path you desire, allowing you to uncover hidden gems and make unique discoveries. Imagine stumbling upon a restaurant in Italy where a “nonna” cooks delicious …
Belmond, the luxury travel company, has announced that the Eastern & Oriental Express will resume its services in February 2024. This iconic passenger train, known for its luxurious rail rides in Asia, first started operating in 1993, connecting Bangkok and Singapore. However, due to the pandemic, it ceased operations in 2020. The revived Eastern & …
When Taylor Swift’s Eras tour arrives in Singapore next year, Rjay Ignacio expressed his determination to be there, regardless of whether or not he has a ticket. According to Ignacio, Taylor Swift has a massive fan base in Asia, making it highly unlikely to secure a ticket. However, that doesn’t deter him from making travel …
In order to avoid paying some of Bhutan’s daily tourism fees, travelers now have the option to stay for a minimum of five nights. Bhutan recently made headlines when it increased its Sustainable Development Fee from $65 to $200 a day after reopening its borders in September. However, according to an announcement on Bhutan’s Department …
Editor’s Note: This article is part of CNN Travel’s Monthly Ticket series, which explores unique and offbeat travel topics. In October, we delve into the world of the unusual, featuring haunted spaces and abandoned places. In the bustling city of Hong Kong, William Sargent’s eyes light up as he spots the glimmer of snake skin …
Douglas Loewe, a businessman who relocated to Europe, quickly developed a deep affinity for Barcelona. In 1999, he made the decision to invest around 500,000 euros ($545,000) to purchase a two-bedroom penthouse in the renowned Eixample neighborhood. However, by 2017, Loewe felt that the penthouse needed a complete overhaul. Within a year, Loewe successfully transformed …
Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica provided us with a unique and secluded experience as if we had the entire jungle to ourselves. During our expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, operated by Aurora Expeditions, we had the opportunity to explore this incredible rainforest and encounter rare wildlife such as birds, spider monkeys, and even …
Many workers choose to remain secretive about their trips in order to avoid productivity concerns and questions about taxes from their employers. However, others have shared with CNBC Travel that they keep their trips a secret for different reasons, and have requested that their full names not be published to prevent identification by their employers. …
It has been seventeen long years since my last visit to Disney World. I wonder how much has changed since then? The parks are still as fantastic as I remember. However, gone are the days of aimlessly hopping from one ride to another. A successful trip to Disney World now involves strategic planning, utilizing the …
Lisa Terauchi-D’Rozario’s husband lost his job as a captain with Hong Kong airline Cathay Dragon after 14 years due to the pandemic-induced job cuts that Cathay Pacific implemented, she said. The family was devastated by the news and returned to the Netherlands, her husband’s home country. However, they soon decided to pursue a life at …