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A man had to be rescued twice from Mt Fuji after returning to find his mobile phone.

A fool on Mt Fuji? Here’s whyMan is rescued close to the summit twice in four days.

Pickpocket index reveals the countries and cities where thieves are out and about.

Travel smarter: How to avoid pickpockets in EuropeHelp travellers avoid common mistakes that make them easy targets at these pickpocketing hotspots.

Chengdu Snow Village explained that the fake snow was used because warmer-than-expected weather during the Lunar New Year prevented natural snowfall.

Snow village in China comes under fire for fake snowThe fake snow was made out of cotton and soap.

International SOS recommends wearing a mask in crowded places.

Viruses on the rise during Lunar New YearWith the recent increase in respiratory viruses, International SOS advises travel precautions during the Chinese New Year...

The Jeju International Airport is classified as a top-level national security facility.

Chinese tourist arrested for flying drone near Jeju AirportAirports are usually no-drone zones due to national security issues.

Thai authorities rescued Wang Xing in Myanmar’s Myawaddy city after swift action prompted by public scrutiny and orders from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to combat trafficking.

Chinese tourists cancel trips after actor’s kidnapping in ThailandChinese actor Wang Xing was lured by a fake job offer, trafficked to Myanmar, and forced into scam operations.

Travellers should practice basic hygiene precautions with HMPV spreading seasonally in Asia.

Should we be worried about HMPV?HMPV is a virus similar to the common flu, with cases on the rise in countries like China and Malaysia.