Outbound tourism in India is witnessing a paradigm shift in May 2026. Thailand and Bali were the obvious options for a budget holiday for many years, but one big newsbreak of a national airline has altered the equation. Direct Vietnam flight deals from Delhi to Hanoi are officially launched as of today with introductory fares as low as ₹12,000. The …

The days of Southeast Asian travel for Indians have truly arrived. At the moment, Thailand and Malaysia have both agreed on long-term extensions of their visa-exempt policies, making spontaneous travel to Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur even simpler. There is added digital compliance, however, for this convenience. Unlike days gone by when you had to go to an embassy, omission of …

PAGASA announced on Monday, May 11, that the Philippines is under one of its most hot and humid weather events of the year, with 28 areas in its “Danger” category in terms of heat index. Thousands of Filipinos nationwide will find themselves facing unsafe weather these days due to several provinces and cities forecast heat index temperature as high as …

The new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) has made significant waves in Singapore, emerging as one of the most hyped Asia visas with long durations of stay available in 2026. The visa is meant for digital nomads, remote workers, freelancers, and those travelling Thailand for the purposes of their “soft power” and is a legal and flexible temporary visa pathway that …

The U.S. 2026 counterterrorism strategy will change the tide in a new approach to dealing with threats in the modern world, as shown by the United States. However, policy decision makers are more concerned with addressing the wider ecosystems which support, recruit, finance and facilitate the dissemination of extremist ideology across international borders, rather than just violent attacks. The question …

Driving in bumper-to-bumper traffic in a big city is a challenge for any driver. For people who are in the driver’s seat of a manual transmission car, however, city driving is not just a pain in the rear end, it’s a high-friction war zone for your car’s drivetrain. As of May 2026, automotive experts have observed a rise in early …

As we approach May 2026, the streaming market in India has really taken off. The market was once a fragmented one, but now a high-stakes game between three global and regional giants. The competition for your living room has never been greater, after local giants have merged. In this new age of digital entertainment, selecting the right streaming service comparison …

This year’s 62nd Baeksang Award ceremony took place in Seoul on May 8, 2026, concluding in a memorable event that was widely discussed in the Korean entertainment industry this year. The pavilion, located in COEX Hall D, was the venue for the prestigious ceremony which saw the best performances in Korean television, film, variety and for the first time a …

We are in 2026 and now bringing up an added thing tourists cannot stop about doing prior to heading to Bali: obligatory “Love Bali” tourist tax confirmation. The tourism levy, which was briefly introduced in 2024, has been expanded to Airport Gate Check in I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar. Official Love Bali QR code will be required for …

This May, travel searches in Southeast Asia are igniting on islands, with two countries dominating the space: Phu Quoc and Bali. Both islands offer tropical beaches, lux resorts and memorable sunsets, but budget has become an ever more important consideration for travelers before choosing one. For travelers who don’t want to shell out hundreds for a May trip, the gulf …