Akram Herrak

1 day ago | islands.com | Akram Herrak

To call Thailand an international destination right now is a major understatement. Bangkok was 2024's most visited city in the world at a mind-boggling 32.4 million visitors (per Euromonitor), while the chic hotels of Koh Samui situated on the Gulf of Thailand saw a massive surge in bookings thanks to the success of the Netflix show "The White Lotus." As Thailand welcomes large numbers of tourists yearly, its top destinations like Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket become overcrowded.

2 days ago | islands.com | Akram Herrak

Back when selfies were a novelty and the new big thrill, TIME Magazine conducted a survey to determine the city with the most selfies per capita in the world, and the number one entry on this peculiar list is, surprisingly, Makati City in the Philippines. Apart from being the city where people smile at their front cameras the most, Makati City happens to be the financial center of the country, being home to major banks and corporate headquarters.

5 days ago | islands.com | Akram Herrak

How often is it that you find a destination that combines the thrills of adventure with the bliss of a slow vacation into one perfect package suitable for any kind of traveler? The village of Halls Gap is one of these rare, wonderful places, situated in the heart of the impressive Grampian mountains of Victoria, Australia, offering a range of activities to suit both a fun and thrilling adventure or a slow-paced getaway.

6 days ago | islands.com | Akram Herrak

Situated in the south of France and overlooking the Mediterranean, Monaco is a country that gets its fame for a myriad of reasons: the Grand Prix, the luxury casinos, the royal family, and, more importantly, its breathtaking beauty. Colorful and elegant buildings line its streets, while boats and luxury yachts sit at its picture-perfect shores in a serene image of coastal bliss.

1 week ago | islands.com | Akram Herrak

From the art village of Bradenton to the galleries and studios of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, some places seem to just breathe art and absorb the creative spirit, transforming every street, corner, and building into a living exhibition. Searcy, Arkansas, is one of these beautiful and rare places, a town of artists and scholars, a place of expression, and a significant location in American history.