Over 7,000 apply for New York for-hire license ahead of cap
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)--Over 7,000 New York City car-for-hire license applications were filed between the announcement of a one-year…
6 years ago
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Eiffel tower to reopen after strike over long queues
by Joseph Schmid and Paul Gypteau Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- The Eiffel Tower -- closed to visitors since…
6 years ago
Boracay, Cebu and Palawan make it to the “Top 10 islands in Asia”
(Eagle News) -- Despite its closure for a six-month rehabilitation, the island of Boracay still made it to the list…
6 years ago
European tourist magnets hit back as Airbnb turns 10
by Rebecca Frasquet Agence France-Presse PARIS, Frace (AFP)--Facing competition from Airbnb, which will celebrate a decade this summer, top European…
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New Zealand kayaker finishes epic solo Tasman voyage
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP)--A New Zealand adventurer has become the first person to kayak the Tasman Sea solo after a…
6 years ago
Singapore may send back unvaccinated foreign travelers
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP)--Singapore may start turning back foreign visitors who do not have required vaccinations, authorities said, in a bid…
6 years ago
WATCH: A new look for the Eiffel Tower
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Videographic illustrating plans for a new perimeter fence and gardens at Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower. https://youtu.be/Lq0urbaSuBE
6 years ago
Let it grow: Tokyo DisneySea adds ‘Frozen’ in $2.3 bn expansion
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The Tokyo DisneySea theme park is getting a $2.3 billion overhaul and adding a section based…
6 years ago
Ashikaga flower park in Tochigi, Japan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQFuTJEj4KI&feature=youtu.be If you are a wanderlust, try to embark on a Wisteria adventure for a tranquil experience. Ashikaga flower…
6 years ago
‘French Spiderman’ foiled in Seoul skyscraper attempt
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- French urban freeclimber Alain Robert attempted to scale the world's fifth-tallest building Wednesday, getting more than…
6 years ago
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