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Elevating agricultural travel initiatives Nationwide The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have officially partnered to unveil a groundbreaking roadmap. This strategic alliance aims to transform local agricultural landscapes into premier educational and leisure destinations. By integrating comprehensive agricultural travel initiatives, the government hopes to empower local farmers while attracting international visitors seeking authentic, nature-based adventures. …

Crafting Your Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary Planning the perfect Ho Chi Minh City itinerary means balancing historical landmarks with the city’s incredible gastronomy. During the course of four days, you will get to know the best of District 1, including the Ben Thanh Market and the well-known Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, and then lose yourself in the local …

Friday Feb 20, 2026 de-icing, NW New Mexico: The Pacific cold front causes 3-12in snow, blowing snow squalls, north-central whiteouts, hail/rain in lower elevations, 50-60mph gusts in central/eastern (High Wind Warning Clines Corners-Santa Rosa). Middle Rio Grande/Roswell PM2.5- respiratory threat, asthma/COPD due to allergens/soil particles. The temperature decreases 5-10 degrees below normal (20s-40s), wet I-40/25 highways. NWS recommends that exposure …

False Claims Spark Concerns Across Asia There are recent rumors about health of the UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ), which have spread online. The main sources of the news are linked to the Saudi based commentators and groups allied to the Muslim Brotherhood. Such baseless arguments have caused alarm, albeit briefly, to other areas of the …

Tet holiday flight prices have dropped significantly for 2026, with deals starting at 459,000 VND one-way on Bamboo Airways‘ Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi route. Book early to secure Cheap HCMC to Hanoi flights amid high demand during the Lunar New Year. Why Tet Travel Peaks Lunar New Year sees millions traveling from south to north for family reunions. …

The Chinese Lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations in Vietnam are a rare experience of both the colorful celebrations and mind-clearing holidays. However, as Saigon is a very exciting place, the holiday is also the opportunity to travel around the area. These are the best day excursions to make during the celebrations. Experience History at the Cu Chi Tunnels To make …

Angkor Wat in Cambodia is a 12 th -century iconic temple that attracts millions of people each year as the largest religious monument in the world. It is situated in the Angkor Archaeological Park of Siem Reap and is open every day from 5 AM to 6 PM, which is the best time to see the sunrise and enjoy the …

Asia-Pacific travel booms through to February 2026, and Bangkok and Tokyo are the top destinations as the post-pandemic recovery and Chinese New Year (Feb 17) demand. Bangkok takes the number 1 position in the 2026 Travelers’ Choice category of Tripadvisor, with temple hopping, street food feasts, and Chatuchak markets attracting 40M visitors per annum. Tokyo scores well through cherry blossom …

The most incredible traveling experience in Southeast Asia is observing the sunrise at the back of Angkor Wat. As the temple’s iconic towers reflect on the lotus ponds, the sky changes its color and turns golden orange. To visit the Angkor Wat Sunrise Experience, you must plan your trip to get the best viewing point, not to be crowded, and …

Ta Prohm Temple is one of the most renowned monuments of the Angkor in Cambodia, characterized by gigantic tree roots wrapped around old stone ruins. It is made popular throughout the world thanks to Tomb Raider and attracts thousands of visitors every day. Before planning your visit, understanding Ta Prohm Temple visitor tips regarding tickets, dress code, and site regulations …