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TRAVEL FACT - The Wanderlust Gene Recent studies discovered a connection between having a strong desire to experience the unknown and a gene variant DRD4-7R. So, if you are a passionate traveller who loves new adventures, maybe you simply were born to travel the world ;)

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TRAVEL TRENDS🌎 Micro trips Over half of global travellers (53%) report that they plan to take more weekend trips in 2019, which will mean big business for local economies so 2019 is the year of 'bite sized travel' - squeezing in more travel itineraries into shorter time frames

TRAVEL FACT🌎 Most visited country in the world: The title of most popular tourist destination in the world has been held by France for more than 20 years running. In 2018 alone, 89 million tourists are estimated to have traveled to France!

TRAVEL FACT🌎 Reported by CNBC, the new Damien-Hirst-designed Empathy Suite costs $100,000 a night at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The room is the most expensive in America, beating out one at The Mark hotel, which previously held the accolade at $75,000 a night.

TRAVEL TREND ✈️ Traveling with a specific purpose - over half of global travellers agree travelling has taught them some life skills, and 2019 will see a rise in people’s desire to learn something new - this may include volunteering and skills-based holidays - while on holiday.

TRAVEL FACT🌎 The best part of your trip? It’s actually not during your trip at all, but in the planning/preparation phase! A study discovered that going on vacation doesn’t necessarily make you happier but the anticipation of it results in higher levels of reported happiness.

TRAVEL TREND ✈️ The popular food trend that dates a few years back is not showing any signs of slowing down. As per Big bus tours, food is playing a huge part in travellers’ holiday destination choices, whether trying local delicacies or dining at Michelin-starred restaurants.

TRAVEL FACT 🌎 Every 60 seconds, 56 pieces of luggage are lost across the globe. If your bag is misdirected on the way out, the airline must give you money to buy replacement items or reimburse you for purchases you make to cover your loses while you wait for your bag.

TRAVEL TRENDS✈️ Reported by Stuff, in a survey conducted by UK company Schofields, more than 40 per cent of respondents under the age of 33 consider "Instagrammability" as one of the most important factors in choosing their holiday destination.

TRAVEL FACT 🌎 It has become normal that we can’t travel without our smartphones anymore. According to Travel beats in Asia, this is reflected in our behaviour as over 70% of US travellers in 2018 have always used their smartphones to search for various travel-related things.

TRAVEL TREND✈️ Eco-friendly stays over high-end luxury hotels - Gone are the days when people would book the 5-star villas and high-end resorts to enjoy staycations as Stuff reports. People are more keen to experience authentic living and indulge more in eco friendly scenes.

TRAVEL FACT 🌎 Driest place on Earth According to the Daily Mail, the driest place on earth are the Dry Valleys in Antarctica, where for at least the past two million years no rain has ever fallen.

TRAVEL TREND✈️ 1 out of every 4 travellers will visit a country with a Unesco Heritage Site. This means that countries like India, Cambodia, China, Peru, Brazil, Italy etc., will attract more travellers who are keen on exploring the ancient architectures and history.

TRAVEL FACT🌎 Longest continuous wine route South Africa is home to the longest continuous wine route in the world. Stretching from the Cape Winelands to the Klein Karoo, this gorgeous route is one of South Africa's most renowned attractions.

🤓Ljubljana 101🤓 Did you know Ljubljana has over 15 brigades over Ljubljanica river? The oldest one, Cobblers bridge, dates back in the 13th century. Can you name at least one more? You can find the most famous on here -> bit.ly/2HKlT26

Why Ljubljana is every nature lover’s paradise🌿 Whether you are a free-spirited or a passionate organic food-eater, Ljubljana - one of the greenest European cities, will impress you with its spectacular nature and rich organic culinary scene. futourist.com/outfit/green-1.

Did you know that Ljubljana is one of the greenest European cities?💚 Voted the European Green Capital of 2016, Ljubljana boasts with more than 542m2 of public green surfaces per capita. To indulge in its beautiful nature, visit Tivoli park, Ljubljana’s largest outdoor venture.

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