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Samuel Bjork is the pen name of Norwegian novelist, playwright and singer/songwriter Frode Sander Øien. The Owl Always Hunts At Night is the second in his Munch and Krüger series, I'm Travelling Alone was the first. Both have been bestsellers across Scandinavia and the rest of Europe. Author photo copyright Harald Oren

Last Updated 6 hours ago The best destinations around the world for remote working have been revealed following a study. Travel wasn't the only thing to change significantly as a result of the pandemic, with the way in which we work also undergoing a facelift courtesy of strict policies such as lockdowns and stay at home orders. As a result of these policies, now more and more people are choosing to work from home where possible – with some even electing to work from a different country altogether.  Taking into account a range of different factors, from a country's digital infrastructure to its economic and social conditions, a definitive list of the best places to work remotely has been created by NordLayer – and it might just inspire you to take the plunge and book those tickets. Here's a look at the list of the top global destinations for remote working, plus a look at the methodology behind how it was calculated.  Top De...

With most Covid testing entry requirements lifted, and the U.S. dollar roughly equal to the Euro for the first time in 20 years, now might seem like the right time to plan a vacation in Europe. People are traveling more now than since the beginning of the pandemic, but many are facing higher costs of flying. According to the travel booking site Hopper, domestic flight costs in summer 2022 are up 34% and international flights are up 2.5% compared to summer 2019, with the average round trip fare now costing $383 and $912 respectively. Hopper attributes the price increases to rising jet fuel costs, increased demand and lower seat capacity (airlines are scheduled to fly about 2.4 million people per day this summer compared to 2.9 million in summer 2019). But don't despair: a cheap getaway is still within reach. Next month, I'm flying from New York to Lisbon to Barcelona to Split, Croatia to Paris and back to New York — all for $712.48. My secret? Google Flights. The c...

A new business intelligence report released by JCMR with  Global Adventure Tourism Market  Report has abilities to raise as the most significant market worldwide as it has remained playing a remarkable role in establishing progressive impacts on the universal economy. The Adventure Tourism research is derived through primary and secondary statistics sources and it comprises both qualitative and quantitative detailing. Some of the key players profiled in the study are  Austin Adventures, G Adventures, Intrepid Travel, ROW Adventures, Mountain Travel Sobek, Natural Habitat Adventures, REI Adventures, TUI AG, REI Adventures, InnerAsia Travel Group, Butterfield & Robinson, Abercrombie & Kent Group , During the forecast period, the Adventure Tourism report also mentions the expected CAGR of the global market Adventure Tourism . The Adventure Tourism report provides readers with accurate historical statistics and predictions of the future. In orde...

Harsh Goenka, the chairman of RPG Group on 3 July took to Twitter and shared a beautiful video of the snow clad mountains during his helicopter flight to Kedarnath. The Char Dham Yatra which is a pilgrimage tour to four Hindu shrines: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. In a twitter post, Goenka wrote, "Beautiful visuals of snow clad flight to Kedarnath."  Also Read: Anand Mahindra reflects on poignant message shared by Harsh Goenka. Here is his reply In the video, the CEO showed the snow covered mountains and houses.  After being a low-key affair for the last two years owing to COVID-19 restrictions, this year more than 10 lakh pilgrims registered for the Yatra. The doors of the Gangotri-Yamunotri Dham were opened on May 3 and the portals of K...

This year, I boldly went where few have been before. To Thailand, sober. And I've never had a more enriching travel experience. While the thought of Australians in Thailand may evoke visions of questionable tattoos and Chang-fuelled island hopping, the calming surroundings and predominantly-Buddhist religious influences make it the ideal destination to dip into the wellness travel trend, which encourages holidaymakers to truly reset, relax and detox. So for 10 days in Thailand starting in Phuket, just an 8-hour direct flight from Melbourne via Jetstar, I decided to forego the traditional airport beer to mark the beginning of the trip, and swap cocktails for mocktails by the pool on arrival. 93 percent of Thailand is Buddhist. Getty Images/iStockphoto Four of Thailand's top-tier resorts were central to making the challenge a s...

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[unable to retrieve full-text content] Pleasant Holidays Expands Hotel Portfolio Near U.S. & Canada National Parks    Travel Agent

Travel Awaits, a website specialized in tourism and travel affairs, has announced that Egypt ranked ninth in its list of the 17 most popular tourist destinations around the world in 2023, according to travel reservations for next year with international tour operators. Middle East24 reported the news, highlighting the increase in the number of tourists visiting Egypt with the resumption of tourism and travel worldwide, describing the country as one of the best tourist destinations, having cultural and historical attractions, besides its distinguished location. Egypt's visitors can enjoy a tour in the area of Giza pyramids, in addition to the lovely atmosphere of the Nile River. The report added that Egypt was one of the most popular tourist destinations, according to trav...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] 2022 Invoiced Sales on Pace to Top 2019 Levels, Travel Advisor Group Says    Travel Agent

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Luxury Travel Advisor Unveils 2022 Awards of Excellence Winners    Luxury Travel Advisor

UC Riverside is moving to a new travel and expense system with updated technology that makes it easier for travelers to manage payments and receive reimbursements. The campus officially deployed the Concur Travel and Expense System on Monday, July 25 following eight months of planning. It's the first of several updates to aging financial administrative software systems as part of the multi-year Impact23 initiative that will see more improvements over the next year.  Here's what to expect: What is the Concur Travel and Expense System? Concur is a secure cloud-based platform for booking university business travel that is aimed at increasing efficiencies for travelers, cardholders, and department representatives. It integrates invoice, travel, and expense management into one system. It replaces the current iTravel system. Employees will be able to use it to book and manage payments for airlines, hotels, car rentals, and other travel-related expenses. This is the fir...

When it comes to an itinerary, Travel + Leisure readers want more than a string of photo opportunities — and the right tour operator makes all the difference in creating a trip of a lifetime versus one that simply checks off a list of sights. This year, our readers were especially drawn to companies that utilize local expertise and experience to thoughtfully design trips that will entertain as well as inspire. Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated tour operators and safari outfitters based on their staff and guides, itineraries and destinations, activities, accommodations, food, and overall value. The top picks were noted for their deep knowledge of destinations and guides who "go the extra mile." One reader who has been traveling for more than five decades ...