Tag: tourism
Jaipur Tourism Boom
Jaipur is thriving. The capital of Rajasthan is fast-paced and filled with bustling locals and in the last few years, it hasn't locals making their ... Read More
Rajasthan’s Palace Painters experiencing high demand
The Palaces of Rajasthan are flooded by tourists every day. Often overlooked are the painters who keep such tourist hot spots in peak condition. Read More
When tourists become the attraction
Jaipur is home to many insta-worthy sights but Indian tourists are coming to the Pink City for more than pictures with the brilliant architecture, ... Read More
Voluntourism: Helpful or Harmful?
Volunteer tourism in Jakarta has come under scrutiny over the past few years. Experts wonder if this million dollar industry is really helping those in ... Read More
Are Western tourists sightseeing or the attraction?
“Bule, Bule! Photo, photo!” is the phrase every western tourist in Jakarta, Indonesia hears. To Indonesian locals, western tourists are like celebrities, and they won’t ... Read More
Exposing the dark side of Indonesia Tourism
Despite the supposed ban of horse-drawn carriages in 2010, according to the Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN), this transport method remains a popular tourist attraction ... Read More
A City Reborn: Relics of Old Mumbai
“It is said that architecture is a reflection of society, and as far as this quote is there, nowadays Mumbai is losing the sense of ... Read More
Rise in crime demoralises Gold Coast community
Crime is on the rise on the Gold Coast with more than 100 incidents reported in the last six months. We delve into the statistics ... Read More
Japanese tourism in Far North QLD is recovering
Five months after the earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, the Japanese tourism industry in Far North Queensland has been bouncing back. Read More
Silver lining for struggling tourism industry
Tourism is once again on the rise in the Whitsundays following the most challenging 12 months ever faced by the region. Read More