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Europe fears Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to attack before the end of the decade. But leaked documents suggest he’s also seeking to exploit the chaos and confusion caused by any invasion of ...

17 year-old Uryu Kamihate lost his mother as a child, and grew up in an orphanage. But with the help of a kindly woman there, ...

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Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...

Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...

A daruma doll is a traditional Japanese craft known as a good luck charm called “Engi daruma.” The eyes of a new daruma are ...

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The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.

As safe as it is stunning, Iceland often tops lists for the best destinations for solo female travellers. And with good reason – there's a strong focus on gender equality and tourists' safety in the ...