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Plans are afoot to create the world’s longest circular hiking route, the 3,000 km Palmilhar Portugal (Walking Portugal). Developed to encourage tourists off the beaten track and away from familiar (and oversubscribed) destinations such as Lisbon and the Algarve, the route will ultimately cross through 100 lesser-known beauty spots up, down and across the country. Still a project in progress, the inaugural section of the loop will open in tiny Alenquer, just north of Lisbon, this July. The next section will be created in coastal Alentejo in the south of Portugal, followed by mountainous Trás-os...
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Heading to the beach or lake and taking a swim in the cool water is an essential part of going on holiday for many. But to save spending the rest of your hard-earned break sick, it's good to know how clean the water you’re jumping into really is. Most of the EU's bathing spots are safe to swim in, according to the European Environment Agency. There is some variation, however, depending on where you are and in what kind of water you decide to take a dip. The quality of water in seas and oceans is generally better than that of rivers and lakes, for example. This new 7-day hiking trail has just o...
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The United States and Spain bagged the top two positions this year, with developing economies such as China, Brazil, Indonesia and Turkey also making significant progress, according to the WEF report. The report, published in conjunction with the University of Surrey, ranked 119 countries according to their policies for supporting travel and tourism. There had been improved demand in developed economies across the world over the past year, especially in traditionally popular tourism destinations such as the United States and Spain, it said. Developing economies such as China have also seen a s...
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What do we know about travel? And by that, I don’t just mean the joy of discovering new places, experiencing foreign cultures, and learning about the world. What I’d like to explore is the impact of tourism and travel on humankind, especially now that it has transformed from a choice pursuit of the eccentric few to a favourite pastime for millions. Going on eight years in the industry, I can say one thing with confidence: at its core, travel is a force for good in the world, and for policymakers, tourism offers one of the rare opportunities to stimulate local employment, generate revenue, and ...
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Spain has topped a new list celebrating Europe’s hidden gems - coming in first and second place with the towns of Villajoyosa and Ares del Maestrat. European Best Destinations has just published its annual ranking of the ‘best hidden gems in Europe’ for 2024, a list that acknowledges places off the beaten track. This year’s selection includes 18 places across Europe, from Spain to Georgia, and focuses on spots far from the crowds that few tourists will ever have visited. The top 10 are particularly noteworthy. Here’s why you should add each of them to your travel bucket list. Enjoy the best of...
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As the fourth largest country in the world, China has a vast area of diverse landscapes. It is bordered by 14 other nations and is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the east; here, you'll find towering mountain ranges, expansive plateaus, fertile plains, lush forests, and vast deserts. Some of China's record-breaking geographical landmarks include the Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range; the Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia; and the Gobi Desert, one of the world's most expansive deserts. After three years of closed borders due to COVID, China's domestic tourism industry has ...
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