A Chinese university student has sparked anger on social media in China and Japan after documenting his disrespectful “poverty travel” exploits in Osaka. His outrage-causing actions included abusing free samples of food and drying his hair with a public hand dryer. The travel influencer known as Yikeshu, who boasts nearly 200,000 followers on a major…
An internet-addicted, working-class teenager from a debt-ridden family in China has transformed himself into a top influencer with 25 million followers, creating a social media legend along the way. Lan Zhanfei, 33, has been dubbed “the freest man on the internet” and “the ambassador of freedom” thanks to the huge popularity of videos of him…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed the death of a Filipino tourist who lost consciousness while on a ride at Hong Kong Disneyland. According to local media reports, the 53-year-old Filipino collapsed while on the “Frozen Ever After” attraction around 10 a.m. on Friday, August 29. He was pronounced dead…
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Saturday that a Filipino had passed away while on vacation in Hong Kong. Although the DFA did not elaborate, the South China Morning Post reported that the 53-year-old man with a “pre-existing medical condition” died “after falling into a coma while on a ride at Hong Kong…
MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino tourist died after being hit by a taxi in Hong Kong on Tuesday, the Philippine consulate general has reported. “The consulate general of the Philippines in Hong Kong confirms that a 35-year-old Filipino tourist has died due to injuries sustained in a vehicular accident in Tsuen Wan West on 05 August…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Several countries have issued travel warnings to Thailand and Cambodia following tensions at the border. As reported by Travel and Tour World, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Hong Kong have issued travel warnings and advisories for their citizens planning to travel to Thailand and Cambodia. The recent conflict,…
A local government in China has been panned by internet users for making two cleaners spend four hours in the scorching heat searching for a small watch lost by a tourist. In early July, a woman from Shenzhen, southern China, took her child to Datong in the northern province of Shanxi by train. She accidentally…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Here are the highlights: 8 New Tourist Attractions to Explore in Hong Kong; 10 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Raja Ampat, Indonesia’s Last Paradise on Earth; and No Indication of Violations by PT GAG Nikel in Raja Ampat, Energy Ministry Says. The following is…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Hong Kong government is developing popular tourist spots to provide new experiences for travelers shifting to more cultural experiences and to benefit the economy. Deputy Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing said there are many valuable tourist spots in Hong Kong, as quoted from gov.hk.com. In addition to creating new popular tourist spots, tourism…