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The increase in monkey malaria cases in Malaysia may pose a threat to humans in the future.

Malaysia likely to be the next place for malaria resurgenceTropical Malaysia is no stranger to mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever carried by the Aedes mosquito.

Six guesthouses in South Korea near Incheon Airport were found to be operating illegally.

Guesthouses near Incheon Airport found to be operating illegallyTravellers to South Korea who have stayed in guesthouses around Incheon Airport may have stayed in one that was operating...

Doggone it, I’ve spoiled the honeymoon.

The dog did it: Chewed passport ends dream tripA honeymoon trip became a nightmare for a newlywed couple when they were refused entry to Bali after flying for 16 hours from...

This Hawaiian island, Molokai, is still there, but a smaller one has disappeared.

Hawaiian island disappears after hurricaneScientists have confirmed an island in Hawaii has been washed away by a powerful hurricane.

Delhi customs seized 15 shahtoosh shawls worth US$574,000 from two Chinese tourists.

Shopping spree ends in potential jail-time for Chinese touristsTwo Chinese tourists have been arrested in New Delhi after attempting to leave the country with US$574,000 worth of shawls made...

A new startup lets tourists attend a traditional Indian wedding, for a price.

One for the travel bucket list: Gatecrash an Indian weddingA new startup selling admission to traditional Indian weddings to tourists encourages soon-to-be-wed couples to pocket extra...

Sydney is ready and waiting with cold beers.

Cheers for beers: TripAdvisor’s best spots for a cold oneThe popularity of beer experiences and pub tours in Asia Pacific is rising like the head on a pint of Guinness, according to...

Japan’s passport to the world.

Japan passport now world’s most powerfulJapan has overtaken Singapore to take the title as the world’s most powerful passport.

Six Senses Bali Uluwatu.

No plastic, fantastic – say today’s wellness travellersGood news for all-inclusive retreat packages and Maldives, Bali and Thai-based resorts with sophisticated wellness services, as...

Leros in Greece is twinned with Didim in Turkey.

Twin Cities World Tourism Association looks to South-east Asia for linksThe Twin Cities World Tourism Forum Association (TCWTA) – launched at this year’s PATA Travel Mart in Langkawi - is expected to...