Sun, Sand, and Science: Dr. Beach’s 2025 Top 10 U.S. Beaches, Including Naples’ Delnor-Wiggins Pass
As Americans gear up for summer, coastal expert Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman—affectionately “Dr. Beach”—has once again released his annual rankings […]
Embracing Machine Translation in Language Learning: Insights from an Integrated UTAUT–TTF Model
As machine translation (MT) tools—from Google Translate to DeepL—become ubiquitous, language educators and researchers are asking: will college students actually
Thailand Tightens Cannabis Rules as Tourist Smuggling Soars
Thailand’s groundbreaking move to decriminalise cannabis in 2022 catapulted the kingdom into a regional pioneer—sparking a boom in tourism, new
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River Pirates Target Tourists: Armed Robbery Shakes Iquitos’ Amazon Cruises
On May 14, 2025, a family sightseeing tour down the Amazon River turned into a nightmare when four armed assailants
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Tackling Language Barriers in Healthcare: Empowering Communities Through Lay Health Ambassadors and Beyond
Language proficiency is a key determinant of health equity. In the United States alone, some 26 million people—about 8 percent of those
Barcelona’s Summer Strain: How Tourism is Shaping—and Straining—Local Life
As summer rolls into Barcelona, so do the tourists—by the millions. While the Catalan capital is famous for its architecture,
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Universal’s Epic Universe Opens: Step Into the Worlds of Harry Potter, Super Mario, and More
Universal Destinations & Experiences has officially opened the gates to Epic Universe, its most ambitious theme park project to date.
From Tolstoy to Tradie Talk: ‘War and Peace’ Gets a Bogan Makeover in Australia
A new translation of Leo Tolstoy’s monumental novel War and Peace is causing both laughter and literary debate across Australia
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Balearics Push Back Against Selfie Tourism: Mallorca and Ibiza Declare “Enough” as Crowds Swarm Iconic Sites
The Balearic Islands—long seen as Mediterranean havens for sun-seekers and Instagrammers—are pushing back against what local officials now call “predatory”
Fortune Fears: How a Manga’s Disaster Prophecies Sent Japan-Bound Travelers Running
Late May 2025 saw an unexpected plunge in bookings for trips to Japan, as a wave of anxiety swept through
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