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Da Nang is loved for its pristine beaches. Photo: Vietnamnet The Travel Trends report for 2024 combines search and booking data with an annual consumer behavior survey to reveal how and where people will travel next year. Searches for Da Nang by Indian tourists increased by 1141% – the highest over the past years, the report said. The report revealed that Indian travelers have an appetite for short-haul travel, with six out of the top 10 trending destinations being nearby cities. Searches for Krabi and Mahe Island also reveal a strong desire for relaxation and sunshine. Sun World Ba Na Hills above the clouds. Photo: Nguyen Van Minh Far-flung destinations remain popular for Indian travelers too, with Osaka and Auckland trending. As a top foodie destination, Japan continues to make a comeback after re-opening last year. Food (71%), culture (65%), and weather (65%) are the three biggest factors for Indian travelers when deciding where to go on holiday, with sho...

Residents are eagerly heading to the beach to gather these exquisite sea clams with their unique purplish shells for commercial purposes. Strong and mighty waves have deposited a variety of clams, both deceased and living, onto the shoreline. One inhabitant of Cam Nhuong Commune reported that residents frequently discover anadara subcrenata, a species characterized by its thick, oval shell in a white or cream hue, being swept ashore by powerful waves on an annual basis. This year, the shoreline is adorned by clams featuring beautiful purple shells. Locals collect purple clams washed ashore in Cam Nhuong Commune, Cam Xuyen District under Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre Strong waves carry purple clams onto a beach in Cam Nhuong Commune, Cam Xuyen District under Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam. Photo:  Tuoi Tre According to Nguyen Van Hung, Chairman of the Cam Nhuong People’s Committee, the beach is yearly inundated with me...