Asia
Banned: Audacious Social Media Influencer Apologizes to Bali
Black Lesbian Influencer Apologized To Balinese for Promoting the Popular Southeast Asian Resort Island as LGBTQ-Friendly and Affording A “Luxury Lifestyle” in Tone-Deaf Social Media Posts After Deportation And Six-Month Ban From Returning by Heather Cassell Deported American influencer quazi-apologizes to Balinese for “LGBTQ-friendly” social media comment a week after being kicked out of the […]
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Japanese Airline First In Asia To Embrace Gender X Travelers
One of Japan’s Largest Airlines Is Majorly Altering Gender Expectations In The Sky by Heather Cassell In a few days, travelers heading to Asia on Japan Airlines will notice some changes at the airport and when they board the plane. Starting October 1, instead of hearing “ladies and gentlemen,” travelers will hear “attention all passengers” […]
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The Top 12 Destinations for 2019
It’s a journey seeking ourselves in other destinations, what I mean by that is when we set out on this trek, we are seeking women who are taking on the world, challenging the patriarchy, building businesses, and being empowered just as we are doing at home.
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Taiwanese Trans Travelers Might Soon Get Passport Designation
More freedoms might be coming to Taiwan following last year’s Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling, now advocates and government officials are championing a third gender option on government-issued identification cards and passports, an official said Tuesday.
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What Is The Safest Asian Country For Women Travelers?
Dreaming of a last-minute girlfriend getaway or a solo retreat? How about jetting off to Thailand?
The Southeast Asian country is wooing women travelers to its friendly shores with its second annual Women’s Journey Thailand campaign. The campaign brings together more than 800 public and private entities that provide discounts from flights, hotels, car rentals, dining, shopping, entertainment, and more all geared toward women.
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Joz Ve Loz’s Chef Serves Up Crave-Worthy Delights
Hot, Joz ve Loz is, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from the women behind this destination restaurant, especially in its new location. The restaurant moved to the Florentin, an artsy and edgy emerging neighborhood in the southern part of Tel Aviv, March 2015.
It is well worth the adventure journeying away from the action of Tel Aviv’s fashionable northern neighborhoods to dine at Joz ve Loz.
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Back to Avalon: Malaysia Opens Women-Only Waterfalls
One of Tasik Kenyir’s 19 waterfalls is now the domain of women.
Many of the lake’s waterfalls can only be accessed by boat at the Pengkalan Gawi jetty. Guests seeking to visit some waterfalls even need to obtain a permit, according to the Tasik Kenyir Lake’s website.
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Philippines Look Toward Self-Discovery Through Travel to Rebuild
The Philippine Department of Tourism is encouraging Filipinos to discover their own country through travel with the launch of Bagon Tours.
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Tours to Armenia with New Travel Agency Phoenix Tour
Standing by the window in her office overlooking Tumanian Street, Karine Hovsepyan, the executive director of Phoenix Tour Armenia is the owner of one of the successful travel agencies in Armeni today.
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What About Visa-Free Tourism Between China and Thailand?
“Waiving visas is inevitable because the number of Chinese tourists to Thailand is really big,” says Vichit Prakobgosol, honorary director for the Thai-Chinese Tourism Alliance Association and chairman of CCT Group, a travel service consultancy.
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London Calling China with New Chinese-Language Website
London Mayor Boris Johnson unveiled the launch of a new Chinese-Language travel website for London in Beijing, China before an audience of 300 Chinese officials and delegates, alongside China’s prime-time celebrity Meng Fei on Oct. 13.
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Jewish Athletes Ready to Show they have the Right Stuff at the Maccabiah
Sporting enthusiasts will converge upon Israel for the 19th Maccabiah, the third largest sporting event in the world and the largest Jewish athletic competition in the world, which kicks off at Ramat gan Stadium in Ramat Gan July 18.
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