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Lapland which is located in Finland can be a winter wonderland which eventually offers an unforgettable experience. In this location, the travelers can embark on reindeer sleigh rides, visit Santa Claus Village and then witness the breathtaking Northern Lights in a truly magical setting. Vienna located in Austria is another must-visit destination during the Christmas. The city is famous for its enchanting Christmas markets, classical concerts and festive lights.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake may visit China following his trip to India, and preparations are underway to welcome him, according to a senior Chinese official. Dissanayake travelled to India early this week on a three-day visit — his first foreign trip after assuming charge as the president. Vice-Chairwoman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Qin Boyong, who met Dissanayake on Wednesday, said preparations are underway to welcome him during his future visit to China.

Requests for unusual items: During frisking and scanning in Parliament complex, security personnel come across various unusual items that are not permitted inside the premises. While cigarettes, lighters and matchboxes are common, ladies are at times found carrying nail-cutters, nail-polish, and some cosmetics which cannot be taken inside the high security area.

Railways on Wednesday dismissed as «baseless» claims that passengers would be allowed to travel free of cost during the Maha Kumbh Mela, and said no such provision exists. «It has come to the attention of Indian Railways that certain media outlets are circulating reports claiming that passengers will be allowed to travel free of cost during the Maha Kumbh Mela,» it said in a statement. «Indian Railways categorically denies these reports, as they are entirely baseless and misleading,» the statement said. «Travelling without a valid ticket is strictly prohibited under the rules and regulations of Indian Railways and constitutes a punishable offense. There are no provisions for free travel during Maha Kumbh Mela or any other occasion,» the ministry added.

Online platform Ixigo reported an 80-100% year-on-year (YoY) increase in bookings to destinations such as Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, and London. Agoda supported this trend, noting a 53% surge in international accommodation searches. Cleartrip observed a 1.2x jump in international leisure travel, with Southeast Asia and the Middle East emerging as key regions. Emerging destinations are a highlight this year. MakeMyTrip recorded 248% growth in searches for Azerbaijan and 100% growth for Malaysia. Similarly, Cleartrip observed spikes in bookings for Manila (2.5x) and Tbilisi (1.7x), alongside strong growth for Bali (2.6x) and Phuket (2.3x).

On your last vacation, remember the number of times you had to show your physical Aadhaar card and Permanent Account Number (PAN) card to comply with know-your-customer (KYC) norms at hotels and airports? For booking air/train tickets, boarding flights and trains, and checking into hotels, you must carry your KYC documents with you at all times. The same requirement goes for hospitals, banks, government offices and departments, and even some shopping centres.

The annual rate of inflation slowed to 1.9 per cent in November, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

US Presidential elections 2024. However, as he has finally come to power, his plans of implementing mass deportations is instilling fear in the minds of economists, who are even claiming that there could be some massive trouble for the US economy if Trump decides to go ahead with this plan.

Tata Motors on Tuesday said it has won an order for 1,297 bus chassis from Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC). This marks the third order for the auto major from UPSRTC in a year, with a cumulative order size of over 3,500 units, Tata Motors said in a statement. The order was won through a competitive e-bidding process and the bus chassis will be delivered in a phased manner under mutually agreed terms, it added. The Tata LPO 1,618 diesel bus chassis is developed specifically for intercity and long-distance travel.

multilingual professionals as a career opportunity. This has been fuelled by the emergence of more digital platforms and remote jobs, rising foreign job opportunities and initiatives. If you are also planning to pursue a foreign language course, here are a few widely popular career options you can explore. 1. Translator – The most commonly preferred career path after specializing in a language is a translator. The role expects you to translate written content like legal documents, books, and website content from one language to another. While translating, you have to ensure that the actual meaning doesn’t get lost or lose its relevance. To ace this role, one has to be fluent in both the source and target languages, possess excellent writing and comprehension skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of specialized fields such as legal, travel, or medical. For instance, if you learned the French language and aim to operate in the travel industry, then you must have an in-depth idea of both the language and the travel industry of the country you plan to work in.

Goa emerging as the most searched domestic destination, according to Make My Trip’s latest report, named Travel Search & Booking Trends in India for Year-End 2024. The top 20 domestic cities account for 40% of all travel searches, with hill stations gaining significant traction. Notably, Manali, Varanasi, Mussoorie, and Udaipur reported double-digit growth in search interest, reflecting the growing preference for cooler, scenic retreats. Nearly 40% of the top destinations feature hill stations across North and South India, highlighting a widespread demand for nature escapes. This year, the travel rush peaks on December 21st—the Saturday before Christmas—similar to last year. However, a notable surge in searches for December 25th indicates that many travelers plan to extend their holidays through the New Year.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As a design brand rooted in travel, TUMI explores a new destination through each of its collection. Its latest autumn/winter 2024 collection, for instance, derives inspiration from Seoul's bold architecture, colourful street culture and innovative mindset.

Transatlantic Tunnel, estimated to cost $20 trillion (£15.8 trillion), promises exactly that, leveraging hyperloop technology to achieve unprecedented travel speeds. However, the project, described as one of the most ambitious infrastructure ideas in history, faces monumental challenges, from technological uncertainties to colossal costs. While captivating, this vision seems far removed from practical realisation.

The European Union has imposed fresh sanctions on dozens of officials linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Those planning to travel between metro cities this year-end are in for a treat. According to data from ticket booking portals, airline ticket prices between metropolitan cities have crashed by almost a third this month compared to December 2023.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Nashik: Varsha Suresh Boraste was in her early twenties when her husband died in a road accident. The newly married bride turned widow was left with a three-month-old toddler and a tiny farm plot, just about two acres, in rural Maharashtra.

India Women Innings Highlights : India Women vs West Indies Women Live Score: India Women Smriti Mandhana 33 (23) Jemimah Rodrigues 33 (17) West Indies Women Shamilia Connell 0/11 (1) India Women vs West Indies Women Live Score: SIX! TRAVELS THE DISTANCE FOR SIX! Short-pitched around leg, Jemimah Rodrigues pulls this and the ball sails over the fence towards the long leg region for six runs. Jemimah Rodrigues is striking at around 200.

Indian tourism sector is expected to double in size to USD 523 billion in the next 10 years, according to World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) President and CEO Julia Simpson. WTTC works with governments on issues of the travel and tourism industry, and is the global authority on the economic and social contribution of the sector. «The travel and tourism sector employs 45 million people in India, and is going to double in its value. In 10 years, the sector is going to be worth USD 523 billion in India, more than double the present size of USD 256 billion,» Simpson told PTI in an interview. «In 10 years, the tourism sector in India will be providing jobs to 63 million people,» she said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Leisure travellers are usually in two kinds of mood when planning a trip to Europe—one is sticking to tried and tested classics and the other is the compulsive desire to go off the beaten path, wind down the road less travelled. Well, we are on the verge of striding into 2025 in a world under the influence of reels and videos on TikTok and Instagram, so the “road less travelled", in a true sense of the phrase, doesn’t really exist anymore.

Music concerts are the latest craze, with many travelling overseas to watch their favourite performers. In India, stellar responses to Coldplay, Bryan Adams, Ed Sheeran and Diljit Dosanjh concerts signal that such large shows in India are likely to continue. Rising disposable incomes are spurring several others to fly to Southeast and West Asia, or even Europe, especially to watch artistes who don’t have an India stopover during international tours.