Stranded tourists at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Indonesia, which was closed due to the eruption of Mount Agung last month. — Photo: AP
Whether it’s global warming or just sheer bad luck, news of travellers caught in a natural disaster or freak accidents while on holiday are not entirely uncommon.
Recent reports of hazards in popular tourist destinations – Mount Agung volcano eruption in Bali and Osaka’s magnitude 6.1 earthquake – show that mishaps can strike at any time and anywhere.
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