Travel

Tourism: A tenth of the world economy

PARIS, France (AFP) — Terrorism and epidemics now and again make a dent in tourism numbers, but the sector usually quickly rebounds and it now employs hundreds of millions and accounts for a tenth of global output. Here are five key points about the sector, which grew 4.4 percent last year to nearly 1.2 billion people taking a trip outside of their country: – Europe (including Russia) remains the most visited region with 609 million […]

Some are wary after attacks, but Paris magic still enchants tourists

PARIS, France (AFP) — Some visitors may be steering clear of the world’s top tourist destination after terror attacks in the French capital, but for lovers, shoppers and gourmands who dare to go, Paris will always be Paris. Quaint Parisian streets have been a little quieter and lines outside the Louvre museum or under the Eiffel Towel a little shorter since a November jihadist attack which killed 130 people. Francois Navarro, head of the Paris […]

25 Countries you can go to without visa

QUEZON City, Philippines (February 8) – Let’s face it! Applying for a travel visa can really be a hassle. This is one of the great factors that discourage people, especially first-time travelers, from exploring the world. But hey, don’t give up! If you already have a passport, it is time to rejoice! Just with your passport, you can experience different cultures and meet new people around the globe. Do you know why? Because there are countries […]

Demand for women-only motorcycle taxis soars in Indonesian capital

Indonesia’s capital Jakarta is seeing a growing number of transportation services catering exclusively to women, offering better security and comfort in the Indonesian capital of 10 million people. Ladyjek, one of the most recent entrants to the female-only taxi services, has seen business take off less than four months after starting operations in the predominately Muslim nation. The company’s motorcycle drivers, sporting bright pink helmets, can easily be ordered using a mobile app. Uki Pratiwi, […]

Islas de Gigantes

Naiisip niyo bang gawing exciting ang inyong 2016? Bakit hindi ninyo i-set ito bilang travel year? At para makatulong sa inyo na nagbabalak libutin ang pilipinas, may isang lugar kaming i-susuggest sa inyo. Saan ito? Tara samahan po ninyo kaming bisitahin ang isa sa pinagmamalaki ng Iloilo, Isla De Gigantes. Ang isla de gigantes ay nasa northeast part ng panay. Nasasakop ito ng bayan ng Carles, Iloilo. May roon itong dalawang malaking isla, ito ang […]

A pineapple a day!

QUEZON City, Philippines (January 18) – The pineapple may be funny-looking but it has a serious impact on health, and packs a lot health and medicinal benefits including their ability to improve respiratory health, cure coughs and colds, improve digestion, help you lose weight, strengthen bones, improve oral health, boost eye health, reduce inflammation, prevent cancer, increase heart health, fight off infections and parasites, improve the immune system, and increase circulation. The pineapple is a delicious tropical fruit […]

Automotive eye candy at Detroit Auto Show

Sports cars, often short on practicality but long on style were on full display on Tuesday (January 12) at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Automakers from around the globe wowed experts with their powerful engines and high-tech performance capabilities. VLF Automotive unveiled it’s prototype 740-horsepower Force 1 V10 sport coupe which is said to be capable of driving 218 miles per hour (350 kilometers per hour). The automaker plans on manufacturing only […]

Landmarks takes on the Banaue Rice Terraces!

QUEZON City, Philippines (January 12) – The Banaue Rice Terraces – every elementary school child knows about it and has seen it in photographs and in textbooks. It is one of the most well-known landmark of the Philippines and that’s the reason why NET 25’s travel and history show, Landmarks, decided to delve into the rich cultural heritage of the eighth wonder of the world. And it is truly wonderful! Just imagine, the Banaue Rice […]

Cuba receives record number of visitors in 2015

Cuba received a record high number of tourists in 2015, a year after the U.S. President announced to normalize the U.S.-Cuba relations. Over 3.1 million foreign tourists had visited the island country in the first 11 months of the year, 17.6 percent more than the previous year, according to the Cuban National Office of Statistics. The number of visitors, many coming from Canada and the US on cruise ships, had surpassed 3.5 million by the […]

PH now has 415 classified caves

The country now has a total of 415 classified caves, which the government is required to preserve and ensure their sustainable use. This developed as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has classified an additional 51 caves to guide communities on their responsible management. Prior to this, 364 caves had already been classified by the agency according to their characteristics. “As with other natural resources, caves are natural treasures that we need to […]

Tourism industry still strong – DOT

According to the Department of Tourism, the tourism sector remains strong despite the negative image of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport due to the “laglag-bala” issue. The DOT is confident that they will achieve the target of 10 million new arrivals for 2015. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/oO0tw4DkhXs

Man flies around Statue of Liberty in jetpack

Australian entrepreneur David Mayman was the first person to fly around New York’s Statue of Liberty in a jetpack, a recent video shows. Mayman’s JetPack Aviation, which claims to have invented the world’s only true jetpack, released a video on YouTube showing him flying around the New York landmark. According to its website the JB-10 can reach altitudes of up to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) and speeds of 100 mph (160 kmh) while staying airborne […]