All articles tagged with #tourists
Seven Chinese tourists, including a couple with a 14-year-old, died when their UAZ car fell through thin ice on Lake Baikal near Olkhon Island, sinking about 18 meters; one passenger survived. Divers recovered the bodies and investigators opened a case over safety violations as Baikal ice remains dangerously unstable in winter.
Western backpackers in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, accidentally gatecrashed a wake, mistaking it for a food court after following the cooking smell. A wake attendee explained the error, the travelers were mortified and apologized, and the deceased's sister even invited them to stay and offered refreshments. A Dutch group reportedly did the same a couple days later, underscoring how a cultural event can resemble a dining space from afar, while Thai hosts emphasized hospitality during lengthy funeral ceremonies.
A BuzzFeed article compiles Reddit responses from around the world detailing the obvious tells that reveal someone is a tourist, spanning 18 countries—from the Netherlands (cannabis-leaf apparel) and Norway (seat choices) to Poland (smiling), Sweden (chatting with strangers), Australia (mispronounced city names), and beyond to Finland, Germany, Singapore, the UK, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, France, Turkey, and the USA—showing how language quirks, behavior, and clothing can give outsiders away.
A helicopter crashed while descending Mount Kilimanjaro, killing five people including tourists and a pilot, prompting an investigation by Tanzanian authorities.
The Canyon Road Farolito Walk is attracting both tourists and locals, making it a popular event in the area.
A massive avalanche occurred near Annapurna, one of the deadliest mountains in the Himalayas, with tourists watching from a safe distance at the North Annapurna base camp. The avalanche grew larger and closer, causing zero visibility and prompting concern, but no injuries were reported.
Two American tourists, a father and son, were killed by swarms of venomous Asian giant hornets during a zip-lining trip in Laos, marking a rare and deadly encounter with these aggressive insects. The attack resulted in severe stings and anaphylactic shock, leading to their deaths despite emergency efforts. The incident has prompted safety reviews at the park.
A plane carrying mostly foreign tourists crashed in Kenya's coastal region en route to Maasai Mara, killing 11 people including the pilot, with investigations ongoing amid poor weather conditions.
Venice is cracking down on unruly tourists who engage in illegal and disruptive behaviors, such as swimming in canals and causing disturbances, by increasing fines, bans, and implementing a tourist tax to protect its historic sites and residents.
Two tourists died in separate incidents near Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska, with one suffering fatal injuries from a fall and another presumed to have fallen into a stream and become trapped in ice, highlighting the dangers of visiting the area.
A tour bus crash on the New York State Thruway resulted in five deaths and multiple injuries, mostly among international tourists, with investigations ongoing into the cause of the accident which involved the bus losing control and overturning.
A tour bus carrying 52 tourists from India, China, and the Philippines crashed in upstate New York, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The bus lost control, overcorrected, and overturned on I-90 near Pembroke, with rescue efforts ongoing. Several victims have been transported to hospitals, and authorities are seeking dashcam footage to investigate the cause.
A couple from Vietnam, both around 50, drowned at Sarakiniko Beach in Greece after falling into the sea while taking selfies on a cruise ship, with strong winds and waves contributing to the incident. The woman fell into the water first, and her husband attempted to rescue her but also drowned. The event highlights the dangers of taking selfies in risky environments, a trend linked to several similar accidents worldwide.
A Vietnamese couple tragically drowned at Sarakiniko beach in Milos while taking selfies during strong winds, highlighting the need for better safety measures at dangerous beaches.
Two elderly female tourists from the UK and New Zealand were killed by a female elephant with a calf during a walking safari in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, despite efforts by guides to stop the attack with gunfire.