PATA: PACIFIC ASIA RECORDED 6% LESS TOURISTS

Andrew J. Wein -
PATA released latest statistics showing general decline of tourism in the Asian Pacific Region. However, Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea or Taiwan recorded good tourist numbers. ...

IRAQI TOURISM: NOT QUITE GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Denise Chen -
Best part for adventure tourists heading to Iraq is Kurdistan. Unstable security situation prevents travelers to enter most of other regions. ...

BACK TO SOVIET TIMES IN CRIMEAN RESORTS

Samuel Dorsi -
Crimea is one of the most popular summer destinations for Russians, Ukrainians and other travelers. Beautiful nature, cultural sights ... Crimea has it all ... including Soviet era services. ...

CAVE HOMES TO LURE TOURISTS TO HUNGARIAN VILLAGE

James Morris -
Small Hungarian village in picturesque wine region received an EU grant to develop a new open-air museum. The main attraction is going to be twelve cave homes from 19th century that served as a shelte ...

Joke of the Week

Joe McClain -
While cruising at 40,000 feet, the airplane shuddered and Mr. Benson looked out the window. "Oh no!" he screamed, "one of the engines just blew up!" ...