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Pickpocket index reveals the countries and cities where thieves are out and about.

Travel smarter: How to avoid pickpockets in EuropeHelp travellers avoid common mistakes that make them easy targets at these pickpocketing hotspots.

Chengdu Snow Village explained that the fake snow was used because warmer-than-expected weather during the Lunar New Year prevented natural snowfall.

Snow village in China comes under fire for fake snowThe fake snow was made out of cotton and soap.

International SOS recommends wearing a mask in crowded places.

Viruses on the rise during Lunar New YearWith the recent increase in respiratory viruses, International SOS advises travel precautions during the Chinese New Year...

Travel agents may get confused whether they’re sending clients on a cruise to the Gulf of Mexico or the Gulf of America.

Donald Trump may confuse travel agents with name changesThe recently elected US president wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, amongst other places.

Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing emphasised simplifying policies to boost tourism while maintaining security and urged ASEAN countries to address the ongoing issue of tourist scams.

ASEAN ministers push for easier cross-border travelThe focus is on simplifying cross-border travel and tackling tourist scams to boost tourism in ASEAN countries.

The Jeju International Airport is classified as a top-level national security facility.

Chinese tourist arrested for flying drone near Jeju AirportAirports are usually no-drone zones due to national security issues.

Thai authorities rescued Wang Xing in Myanmar’s Myawaddy city after swift action prompted by public scrutiny and orders from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to combat trafficking.

Chinese tourists cancel trips after actor’s kidnapping in ThailandChinese actor Wang Xing was lured by a fake job offer, trafficked to Myanmar, and forced into scam operations.

Travellers should practice basic hygiene precautions with HMPV spreading seasonally in Asia.

Should we be worried about HMPV?HMPV is a virus similar to the common flu, with cases on the rise in countries like China and Malaysia.

Tourism Australia subject of brutal auditMarketing agency reportedly put ‘friends' before open competition.

Tourists are attracted to Bacha Coffee’s glitzy packaging and swish stores, inspired by the Dar el Bacha palace in Marrakech.

What’s brewing in Japan? Bacha Coffee, of courseSingapore's own coffee brand is ready to spread its aroma around the world.