Thousands of flag-waving demonstrators hit the streets across Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday to demand restrictions to the mass tourism they say is overwhelming their Atlantic archipelago. The islands, which lie of the northwestern coast of Africa, are known for their volcanic landscapes and year-round sunshine that make them a popular destination for northern European sunseekers. Last year a record 16.2 million people visited the Canary Islands, a 10.9 percent increase over 2022 and more than seven times its population of some 2.2 million, a level demonstrators argue is unsustainable for the archipelago's limited resources. (Report and images: AFP)
21 October,2024 02:44 PM IST | Raaina Jain
From exploring travel trends to discovering an offbeat sport in Mumbai and from analysing safety on dating apps to unveiling the lastest developments in music, here are Mid-day’s top lifestyle stories this week.
27 September,2024 04:38 PM IST | Raaina Jain
World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is observed on September 27 across the globe. The global tourism industry, and the Indian tourism industry, is undergoing rapid changes with the constant emergence of new travel trends. Here are 7 such trends that are shaping Indian travellers’ choices. (Pics: iStock)
27 September,2024 01:08 PM IST | Raaina Jain
The first part of the fourth season of 'Emily in Paris' released this August and the second part will be out on September 12. The show has not only become a pop culture phenomenon but also popularised the lanes, monuments and restaurants of Paris. Tourists from across the globe are exploring these places and capturing pictures to replicate Emily’s adventures. Here, we take a look at some of these Paris locations. (All images: AFP)
06 September,2024 04:51 PM IST | Raaina Jain
On World Elephant Day, Every year August 12, is celebrated as World Elephant Day across the globe to reaffirm mankind's collective pledge to conserve one of the most iconic species on the planet. This year's theme is personifying prehistoric beauty, theological relevance and environmental importance
12 August,2024 02:43 PM IST | Social Media
The Jember Fashion Carnival was inaugurated in 2001 by Dynand Fariz, a local fashion designer from Jember, East Java, Indonesia. It was created to celebrate and showcase Indonesian fashion and culture
06 August,2024 11:48 AM IST | Social Media
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget 2024-25 on Tuesday with some key measures being introduced for the tourism sector. With extensive focus on spiritual and cultural tourism, these measures are expected to shape and change travel trends in the country in the upcoming years. (Pics: IANS/PTI)
24 July,2024 06:36 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Since 1998, Tibetans worldwide celebrate World Tibet Day annually on July 6, marking the birth anniversary of the 14th Dalai Lama, their revered spiritual and political leader. At Dorje Drak Monastery located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, monks-in-exile gathered to offer early morning prayers for the long life of the Dalai Lama on Sunday morning. Image courtesy: ANI
06 July,2024 11:23 AM IST | Ainie Rizvi
Greece, a tourist hotspot, is facing a tough wildfire season after its warmest winter and earliest heatwave on record, with temperatures hitting 44°C (111°F) in June. Forest fires that raged in the outer suburbs of Athens over the weekend have been brought under control. Fanned by strong winds of up to 70 kilometres per hour and dry conditions, two fires had broken out on Sunday in the seaside resort of Keratea, east of the capital, and the suburb Stamata. (Source and Images: AFP)
01 July,2024 08:16 PM IST | Raaina Jain
From theatre to music: Explore these interesting experiences in Mumbai this month
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