UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) has published its World Tourism Barometer that reveals some interesting pieces of information on trends in travel. The number of international tourists who stayed at least one night overseas grew 4.3% during January-August 2015. Europe showed the strongest growth with 5% increase in the number of … Read >
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Mongolia is barren, dry and remote country, but it also has beautiful moments and landscapes
Few people travel to Mongolia for vacation probably because the destination doesn’t have any obvious tourist attractions. The statue of Genghis Khan in capital Ulaanbaatar alone isn’t a reason to plan a trip to Mongolia, but there are many other reasons. CNN reporters have discovered the beauty of the country … Read >
Accidental cultural conflicts are often excused for tourists, but in some countries, serious consequences await
Experiencing and learning about foreign cultures is one of the best things when traveling overseas. The further away from home you travel, the more you should pay attention to getting familiar with cultural issues and local habits in the destination. Often, accidental poor behavior is forgiven to tourists because everyone … Read >
If you love travel stories, here is a list of top 100 books to read
People who are planning or have already decided to travel to a specific destination tend to read travel guidebooks because they can give all the essential and credible information about the destination. People who are dreaming about beautiful places, adventures in far away countries and exotic experiences may read travel … Read >
Try something new on your next trip: visit the most unfriendly cities of the world
Many polls and surveys have asked travelers opinions on the best cities of the world, and the best cities to live in. These polls give you ideas which cities feel easy to digest, look beautiful or have people who are keen to help a tourist. If you look at the … Read >
In addition to information on sights and food, this travel guide to Pattaya, Thailand explains local customs
Travelers who are unfamiliar with Asian cultures and customs tend to experience many surprises on their first trip to any Asian country. The land of smiles, Thailand, has many customs that travelers may misinterpret if they are new to the Thai culture. Once tourists understand a few basic things … Read >
Tips for landscape photography on a smartphone
Camera technology on modern smartphones is, in fact, amazingly good. Wisely, smartphone manufacturers are not anymore competing for the number of megapixels the camera can capture, but they are competing for the quality of images. Selfies maybe the most common type of photo captured on a smartphone, but many photographers … Read >
Drop your selfie stick, Giga Selfie frames both you and the landscape around you
Many travelers don’t leave their vacation destination without lots of photos and – above all – without a number of selfies. Selfie sticks have become so popular that they have been banned in many places in Paris, whereas selfie drones (a small quadcopter that can snap photos above you) may … Read >
The future of travel is defined by mobile technologies, new business models, millennials and Southeast Asia
Five years ago, it was 2010. Uber had just started, and its programmers were still developing the software application that redefined the business of taxis. Airbnb had been in operation for a year, but no one had heard of it yet. Very few people – if anyone – could foresee … Read >
Favorite photos from a travel guide to Pattaya, Thailand
Writing a book is one thing, but taking all the photographs for the same book is completely different kind of process. When Klaava Media started out the book series Klaava Travel Guide, we decided it would have to be a concept for a visual guide. Information about a destination must … Read >