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Indonesia temporarily shuts down popular sea tourism route after cruise accident

Indonesia temporarily shuts down popular sea tourism route after cruise accident

Indonesia has temporarily closed Padar and Komodo islands in Komodo National Park in East Nusa Tenggara to tourists due to risks from extreme weather conditions.
Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy records 33% drop in Vietnamese tourists this year

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy records 33% drop in Vietnamese tourists this year

Southeast Asia's safest country steps up security in tourist areas following Bondi Beach shooting

Southeast Asia's safest country steps up security in tourist areas following Bondi Beach shooting

Chinese tourist bitten by shark while diving in Maldives

Chinese tourist bitten by shark while diving in Maldives

A 26-year-old Chinese tourist was bitten by a shark while scuba diving in the Maldives after choosing to enter the water during her period, a decision she made based on advice she found online saying it was safe.
December 2, 2025 | 12:36 am PT
23,700 travelers caught with undeclared goods in Singapore this year

23,700 travelers caught with undeclared goods in Singapore this year

Singapore has seen a sharp rise in travelers caught failing to declare dutiable or taxable goods this year, with more than 23,700 cases detected across air, land and sea checkpoints from January to October, nearly double the number reported in 2024.
December 1, 2025 | 03:56 pm PT
Why South Korean tourists are shunning Southeast Asia

Why South Korean tourists are shunning Southeast Asia

South Korean travelers are canceling trips to Southeast Asia amid safety concerns, following reports of job scams and abductions in Cambodia.
November 22, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
American tourists die after being stung more than 100 times by giant hornets in Laos

American tourists die after being stung more than 100 times by giant hornets in Laos

An American man and his teenage son died after being attacked by deadly hornets at an eco-adventure resort near Luang Prabang while on holiday in Laos.
November 4, 2025 | 11:17 pm PT
Tourist claims Singapore not safe after allegedly losing $2,300 at hotel

Tourist claims Singapore not safe after allegedly losing $2,300 at hotel

A tourist from Taiwan has claimed that S$3,000 (US$2,300) was stolen from his hotel room at Sentosa, warning others to be cautious when visiting Singapore.
October 21, 2025 | 07:41 pm PT
South Korea bans travel to Cambodia over scam centers

South Korea bans travel to Cambodia over scam centers

South Korea issued a "code-black" travel ban for parts of Cambodia on Wednesday and dispatched a team of high-level officials to help nationals lured into working in scam compounds and secure the release of those held against their will.
October 15, 2025 | 05:41 pm PT
Are scams, other threats scaring away tourists from Cambodia?

Are scams, other threats scaring away tourists from Cambodia?

Cambodia's reputation has taken a beating in the eyes of South Koreans amid growing concerns over online scams and the disappearance of hundreds of citizens who entered that country.
October 14, 2025 | 08:08 pm PT
Filipino tourist dies after stranded on 3,190-meter-high Northern Japan Alps

Filipino tourist dies after stranded on 3,190-meter-high Northern Japan Alps

Two Philippine nationals were rescued on Mount Okuhotakadake, which straddles Nagano and Gifu prefectures in the Northern Japan Alps, but one was later confirmed dead.
October 12, 2025 | 11:16 pm PT
Hanoi Train Street left desolate as foreign tourists ask for better security following crash

Hanoi Train Street left desolate as foreign tourists ask for better security following crash

Komang Armadi visited Hanoi Train Street on Thursday morning, two days after a video of a train crashing tables and chairs along the track went viral, and could not bring herself to actually watch a train as it approached.
October 10, 2025 | 03:02 pm PT
The high cost of not closing Hanoi's Train Street

The high cost of not closing Hanoi's Train Street

The cafes along Hanoi's Train Street bring both excitement and significant economic benefits, but the question arises: is it time to completely clear the area to ensure visitor safety, or will we ultimately pay a heavy price?
October 8, 2025 | 11:35 pm PT
Train crashes into tables and chairs on Hanoi Train Street

Train crashes into tables and chairs on Hanoi Train Street

Hanoi authorities have launched an investigation after a video showed a train passing by cafes on Hanoi Train Street, crashing into tables and chairs and causing panic among customers.
October 8, 2025 | 01:14 am PT
Tourists escape death after being attacked by 6-tonne elephant

Tourists escape death after being attacked by 6-tonne elephant

A group of tourists narrowly escaped death after a bull elephant overturned two safari canoes in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
October 3, 2025 | 12:39 am PT
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