Travel News and Discussion

The most beautifull European city? by movetopraguecom
What European city do you consider the most beautifull? :)

Google map can't help + asking for recommendations by ryanolivas
asking for recommendation and report of travel experience

Why do we need to go for pilgrimage tour? by Vineetasharma
Why should people go to pilgrimage sites?

Take off aborted! by deleted_49612
What is the strangest reason you have heard of, which prevented a flight from taking off?

Myanmar/Burma Visa Application by Occasionally Bob
Has anyone got recent experience of applying for a Burmese visa? If so, when and where did you apply? Were there any complications with getting the visa? How much did it cost? How long is it valid for?

Travel Information by Ylnreddi
How do you prefer to get information when it comes to travelling abroad?

Pakistan at war? Is it still safe to travel there? by deleted_49612
''This is a war......'' Quote by North West Frontier Province senior minister Bashir Ahmad Bilour Bilour

Happy St. Patricks Day by deleted_49612
Where in the world have you visited Irish bars? Were they authentic?

Passenger forcibly removed from overbooked flight by Roosta
United Airlines forcibly removed a passenger who refused to give up his seat to an airline employee. The passenger was injured and subsequently required hospitalization. The incident has since gone viral and triggered a public backlash.

AirBnB ruled illegal in NYC by Stephanie and Andras
Participation in AirBnB, an online site where travelers can rent out rooms on a temporary basis from tenants, has been ruled illegal in New York City.

Paris attacks - National state of emergency declared by Jo Trouble
France declares a national state of emergency and closes its borders after at least 120 people are killed in multiple gun and bomb attacks in Paris (13 November 2015)

Stop the Tunnel by Aber
Please sign the petition at http://www.stopthetunnel.co.nz/ to stop the building of a tunnel between Glenorchy and Milford Sound on South Island New Zealand.

Vietnam Motorbike Tour, the safety guidance for travelers by vietnamtravelnews
Safety guidance for tourists who will be having Vietnam motorbike tour.

Muine, the top destination for beach vacation in Vietnam by vietnamtravelnews
Hanoi – Vietnam August 08, 2012. After viewing the first half of 2012 reports for tourist destinations in Vietnam and taking survey of clients, Vietnam Heritage Travel would like to recommend Muine as the top destination for Beach vacations.

Have you visited the World Heritage sites listed? Did you notice any of the listed dangers to them, while you were there? What do you think could be done to save them? Is humans avoiding them completely the only way they can survive? by deleted_49612
''Sadly, 35 of 200+ sites designated as natural World Heritage properties are considered in danger and face threats such as pollution, human armed conflict, poaching, uncontrolled urbanization, and unchecked tourism and development.''

Earth hour by deleted_49612
Were you at any of the world famous landmarks, when they switched off their lights, last Saturday(31st March) for earth hour.

TravelBlog wishes you a Happy US Thanksgiving! by deleted_49612
What travel experiences, sights and sensations are you most thankful to have had, throughout your travel years?

One of Europes most popular tourist spots is being ravaged by floods. by deleted_49612
How are you as a visitor or resident of Dublin coping?

Backpackers jump from hostel fire by Jo Trouble
No serious injuries suffered in Sydney hostel fire

Would Peepoo bags be useful to you, as a backpacker? - When and where would you use them? by deleted_49612
This thread is in celebration of World Toilet day, which was this month. I haven't been able to find a news blog which says exactly which day it was on though.