A Retro Bowling Gem Awaits Near Pearl Harbor

A Slice of Local Life Beyond Pearl Harbor

On weeknights in greater Honolulu, the doors of Aiea Bowl swing open to welcome families eager to unwind. Laughter fills the air as bowling balls glide down the lanes, blending with cheerful chatter and the comforting scent of island comfort food drifting from the Alley Restaurant. Tables quickly fill with diners savoring local favorites like […]

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Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council Strengthens Regional Ties at ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025

Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council Strengthens Regional Ties at ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025

MHTC’s involvement in ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 underscores Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening healthcare partnerships in Indonesia, especially across Sumatra, one of our key health travel markets,” said Suriaghandi Suppiah, CEO of MHTC. “Through the Malaysia Healthcare Pavilion, we aim to highlight Malaysia’s medical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and signature hospitality that make us a top choice […]

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Europe Introduces Biometric Border Checks for UK and Non-EU Travelers

Europe Introduces Biometric Border Checks for UK and Non-EU Travelers

Starting Sunday, British and other non-EU travelers entering Europe will undergo new biometric border checks as the long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES) officially launches. The rollout will be gradual to prevent congestion, with full implementation expected within six months, during which passport stamping will continue. The EES will require most non-EU and non-EEA visitors to provide […]

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Thailand’s Tourism Booms as Global Events Draw Travellers

Thailand’s Tourism Booms as Global Events Draw Travellers

Once centered on sightseeing and souvenirs, travel trends are now being shaped by pop culture and live entertainment. According to Agoda, major concerts and festivals are driving a surge in both international and domestic travel interest across Thailand. The highly anticipated Blackpink concerts in Bangkok, from October 24–26, have already boosted hotel searches by 18% among international travelers compared […]

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Pakistan’s Worst Nightmare: Indian Kashmir Thrives

Indian Kashmir’s great leap forward economically, socially, and politically can only embarrass Pakistan, for it both shows the failure of Islamabad’s stewardship and highlights its cynicism. In 2019, just weeks after Indian president Ram Nath Kovind abrogated Article 370 of India’s constitution, ending Kashmir’s de facto autonomy, I visited Pakistan. Anger was palpable. Electronic billboards, depicting barbed […]

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