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Exploring 10 of the World’s Iconic Gardens: A Tour of Nature’s Wonders

Gardens, with their vibrant colors and diverse landscapes, offer a unique blend of artistry and nature. Most countries have pride gardens; some are still blooming, and others are recognized worldwide. This article will explore the most iconic gardens worldwide, each boasting distinctive charm and beauty. From the modern marvels of Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay ...

Viena Abdon

Singapore's Gardens by the Bay.

Whale-Watching Guidelines Don’t Include Boat Noise. It’s Time They Did

Imagine … eco-tourists enjoying views of undisturbed whales and dolphins while on a whale-watching tour, observing them doing what comes naturally. This is ultimately what we all wish to see when spending time in nature watching animals. We can achieve this by using quieter boats. But why do we need quieter boats? Whales and dolphins ...

Troy Oakes

A humpback whale breaching.

Several Countries Have Ended Their COVID Restrictions

It has been two years since the outbreak and rampage of the pandemic began. Now, several countries have ended their COVID restrictions in an effort to welcome tourists and resume normal lives. Some of the countries are still enforcing some manner of travel restrictions on foreign visitors, such as requiring a quarantine after arriving. However, ...

David Jirard

A couple in a swimming pool at a resort with palm trees and tropical plants.

Keswick Island, Pristine Tourist Destination Facing China Crisis

Keswick Island, part of the iconic Whitsunday Island Group, is one of Australia’s most pristine and scenic tourist attractions. Whether it will remain so or not depends on the actions of a Chinese-based developer, China Bloom. This developer, who has acquired leasing rights there, is trying to stop locals from setting foot on the public ...

Michael Segarty

A sandy beach at Keswick Island.ing China Crisis.

Food Waste in Tourism Is a Bigger Issue Than Previously Thought

There are major gaps in how food waste in tourism is understood and calculated, according to researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Southern California. The waste originating from hotels, restaurants, and events is recognized and can be estimated and calculated, but as the tourism industry is becoming more and more ...

Troy Oakes

Food waste in tourism.

Care for a Stroll Over the Devil’s Bridge in Germany?

In Kromlau Park, eastern Germany, there is a structure called the “Rakotzbrucke,” translated as the “Devil’s Bridge.” From the name, one might presume that it is an ominous bridge with a dreadful history. But on the contrary, anyone who sees the structure will be amazed at a unique feature — the reflection it makes on ...

Armin Auctor

The Devil's bridge.

Trump Effect: Buyout Remarks Spike Tourism Interest in Greenland

After U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he would like to buy Greenland from Denmark, there has been a surge of American interest in exploring the region. The country has the lowest population density of any country in the world at just 0.03 people per square kilometer. Tourism boom? America is one of the biggest ...

Armin Auctor

A harbor in Greenland.

Travels Through China: Wuzhen, a Beautiful Water Town

Wuzhen is a Chinese town located in Zhejiang Province. What makes it pretty unique is that Wuzhen is one of the few water towns in China that has successfully preserved its ancient heritage. A popular tourist destination, the town has a history of over a thousand years. Of the 60,000 people living in the town, ...

Armin Auctor

Wuzhen is a water town.

Fake Alcohol Could Be the Silent Killer in Dominican Republic Vacation Deaths

At least 36 Americans have died while on vacation in the Dominican Republic since January 2018. The latest victim, Susan Simoneaux from Louisiana, died a week after returning from her honeymoon. Although Dominican Republic officials have been trying to downplay the incidents as a series of unrelated deaths, many experts believe that fake alcohol might ...

Jack Roberts

The Dominican Republic.

NZ Plane Prevented From Landing in Shanghai After Referencing Taiwan

China has always attempted to isolate Taiwan internationally and eliminate its identity. In another such brazen attempt, Beijing forced a New Zealand plane to turn back to Auckland while en route to Shanghai since its paperwork included a reference to Taiwan. China apparently saw it as an acknowledgment of Taiwan being a separate country. Turning ...

Nspirement Staff

An Air New Zealand jet.