The owner of a beach club in the Phillipines became a local hero after taking a stand against influencers who are “wannabe freeloaders.”
Tag: Beaches
India Dispatch: ‘The Pirate Days Are Over’: Goa’s Nude Hippies Give Way to India’s Yuppies
As newly middle-class Indians flock to Goa’s beaches, residents of the former countercultural enclave worry its laid-back, tolerant vibe will be disrupted by the visitors’ more conservative mores.
Frugal Traveler: On the Road to Uruguay’s Barely Known and Beautiful Beaches
This progressive country has long been off the radar for North Americans. But it has some of the best beaches in South America and discounts for foreign travelers.
Mexico Dispatch: Amid Border Strife, Mexico Beach Town Asks: Where Have All the Tourists Gone?
Rosarito, Mexico, is usually bustling with throngs of young Americans. But on a recent visit, the town south of Tijuana was desolate, with locals blaming turmoil at the border — and a migrant caravan.
Australian Jellyfish Swarm Stings Thousands, Forcing Beach Closings
Bluebottle jellyfish are normally found far from shore, but they have been descending on Australia’s east coast in what officials called a “relentless” assault.