Europe Digital Travel Pass — The European Union has officially launched the long-awaited “OnePass,” a groundbreaking digital travel identification system designed to make movement across the Schengen Zone faster, safer, and completely paperless. Announced in Brussels earlier today, the initiative is being hailed as a revolutionary step in digital identity integration and border-free travel across…
Updated by FFRNews on November 2, 2025 Xinjiang tourism is witnessing an unprecedented boom. Once viewed as one of China’s most dangerous regions, Xinjiang has now become one of its most popular tourist destinations — attracting over 300 million visitors in 2024 alone. This figure, more than double the number recorded in 2018, reflects China’s…
Hurricane Melissa Jamaica is now facing its most formidable challenge yet as the island braces for a mega-storm of unprecedented magnitude. The hurricane, upgraded by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to Category 5 status— the highest possible rating on the Saffir-Simpson scale—has triggered a full-island alert and massive preparatory efforts ahead of a landfall that…
China travel and development is a story of striking contrasts: millennia-old temples and village life stand next to gleaming skylines, experimental urban districts and factories building the world’s future tech. For travellers, that mix creates one of the most compelling and practical opportunities on earth — you can hike a section of the Great Wall…
Kanchha Sherpa Everest Legacy begins in the towering shadows of the Himalayas, where a young boy from Solukhumbu would one day become part of one of the most remarkable achievements in human history — the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953. Today, the world remembers and mourns the passing of Kanchha Sherpa, the…
Asian cuisine is known for its diversity, richness, and depth of flavor — but few culinary traditions have captured global attention quite like desi food. Originating mainly from the Indian subcontinent — including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka — desi cuisine is a celebration of spices, aromas, and cultural stories that go back centuries….
Asia best countries for expats are fast becoming the top choice for professionals, retirees, and digital nomads seeking balance, affordability, and vibrant cultural experiences. According to the 2025 International Expat Insider Survey, five of the world’s top 10 expat destinations are in Asia — a region now celebrated for its mix of opportunity and lifestyle….
The Everest blizzard rescue operation has saved more than 350 trekkers trapped in the Tibetan Himalayas after an unexpected snowstorm swept through one of the world’s most challenging regions. Yet, despite the progress, about 200 trekkers remain stranded in the cold, treacherous landscape around Mount Everest, awaiting urgent evacuation. The blizzard — described as one…
The India wedding feast tradition known as Puyyappla Perukkal is one of the most extraordinary culinary and cultural customs in the world — a 700-year-old practice from Kerala’s coastal city of Thalassery, where a groom is honored with 100 different dishes over 40 days by his new mother-in-law. This epic wedding ritual is not merely…
Irish road bowling has been played for centuries on winding country lanes, echoing the cheers of locals and competitors alike. Known as one of Ireland’s most unusual ball sports, this traditional game combines skill, endurance, and heritage in a way that no other modern sport can replicate. Each year, the tiny village of Ballincurrig in…