by Admin | Mar 8, 2021 | Art & Culture, International
The Hajj pilgrimage, an obligate part of traditional Islam, happens from the eighth to the 13th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the lunar Islamic calendar (In 2021, that means July 17 to 22). Observant Muslims will travel to the Kaaba, a sacred site in the...
by Admin | Mar 1, 2021 | Art & Culture, Travel
As winter makes one last hard squeeze before the first fingers of spring, many of us are absolutely itching to travel. In fact, a Trivago poll found that nearly 40 percent of Americans would give up sex for a year if they could go on vacation tomorrow. But it’s not a...
by Admin | Jun 5, 2020 | Art & Culture, Business, Travel
Thailand, one of the most crowded and most tourist-dependent counties in Southeast Asia, has managed to keep its COVID-19 numbers low. Despite a slow closure and government indecisiveness, the country has only seen 57 deaths and fewer than 3,100 confirmed cases of the...
by Admin | May 1, 2020 | Art & Culture, Education, Technology, Travel
Working together, Harvard University and the Egyptian Tourism Board have created a true masterpiece of tourism-from-home art: a virtual tour of an Egyptian tomb. Entry is free for your virtual visit to the tomb of Queen Meresankh III, and you’re guaranteed to have the...
by Admin | Apr 15, 2020 | Art & Culture, International, Technology, Travel
Businesses as dependent on tourism as hotels are hurting badly during the COVID-19 crisis. Their rooms and restaurants are empty, and their chefs and concierges are furloughed. But some of them are making an effort to remain relevant during this time of isolation,...
by Admin | Dec 20, 2019 | Art & Culture, Business, International, Travel
Many city dwellers spend time thinking about moving to a less crowded place, but once you’ve lived in a city it’s hard to give up the culture, job opportunities, and social life that they provide. The good news is that more and more employers are offering the ability...
