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Brunei is a tiny monarchy located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in South-East Asia. Since 1968, the country has been ruled by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah

Brunei boycott gathers pace

Campaigners across the globe are protesting a harsh new law brought in by Brunei that introduces the death penalty for gay sex

In 2014, Huaorani natives marched through Quito in an effort to ban oil drilling in Yasuni National Park

Ecuador must act sustainably as it exploits mineral reserves

The Ecuadoran Government has grand plans for its mining industry, hoping to make the most of the country’s rich natural resources. In order to do so sustainably, it will need to consider the rights of its indigenous communities

Kelly Slater, an 11-time World Surf League men’s champion, has created a wave machine capable of producing competition-standard waves with unerring regularity

Artificial waves are bringing surfing to the masses

The decision to use artificial wave machines on the professional surfing circuit has divided opinion. While controversial, this technology could give the niche sport greater mainstream appeal

The Turkish Stars perform at the opening ceremony of Istanbul Airport

Turkey faces turbulence with airport project

Turkey wants its new Istanbul Airport to become the largest in the world. But despite promising projections, the mega-project appears to lack substance

In 2003, Las Vegas used place branding to turn the city’s reputation for debauchery into a selling point: today, ‘what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’ is a phrase known the world over

Place branding attracts tourists but leaves residents resentful

Low-cost travel has made the tourism market more competitive than ever. Increasingly, locations are using place branding to stand out from the crowd, but they should be wary of upsetting the locals

With the need to be chained to a desk diminishing rapidly, beady-eyed Millennials have spied an opportunity: they have packed up their working lives and set out on adventures across the globe

For digital nomads, home is where they lay their laptops

With the world of work now more flexible than ever, many young people are upping sticks and packing their businesses into their backpacks. It may be the trip of a lifetime, but it can pose issues for the cities they’re leaving behind

London-headquartered Limo Plus recognises that time is valuable for its clients and meeting each and every request with unparalleled service and reliability is what has brought the company its success

Limo Plus puts clients on the road to success

With business and private travellers busier than ever, a reliable and personalised luxury chauffeur service can be the difference between a successful business trip and one that falls short

Khalifa International Stadium, also known as National Stadium, being redeveloped in preparation for hosting the 2022 Qatar World Cup

The cost of the cup

Qatar’s contentious 2022 World Cup bid has sparked an international discussion about money and morality. As the country prepares to host the tournament, this debate continues to rage

Having worked as a plumber, driller, helicopter pilot and served in the army, Wright is concentrating on crocodile wrangling and running tours

Matt Wright: the monster crocodile catcher

Star of National Geographic’s hit TV show Monster Croc Wrangler Matt Wright has made a living out of helping to protect the crocodile population in the northern part of the country

Tourism is the linchpin of the Philippines’ economic growth strategy. However, the country failed to rank among its peers in the latest World Economic Forum Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index

The paradox of the Philippines’ ecotourism sector

The Philippines intends to capitalise on its natural beauty by investing in ecotourism, but the resulting economic boom could come with its own costs