Southeast 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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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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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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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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