With the rise in the Omicron variant, Hong Kong announced last week that there will be a two week long ban on all flights departing from the United States, as well as from SEVEN other countries around the world. This ban was set to begin this past Sunday January 9th and is expected to continue at…
Where to Stay in Dubai
Dubai is one of the top destinations in the Middle East, with a massive landmass and population of around 4 million. It’s more well known for its exuberant buildings and hot climate, which averages approximately 15 million visitors per year in non-pandemic times. One of the defining features of Dubai is space and you’ll need…
Jamaica Rules Out More Lockdowns During Tourism Season
Unlike other sunny destinations that have rushed to further strengthen their borders and reinstate now-familiar curbs on social life, Jamaica will not be announcing lockdowns this season, nor in the foreseeable future. As one of the strictest Caribbean states when it comes to pandemic-era travel regulations, many expected Jamaica to tighten Covid mandates, especially at…
Most popular destinations for 2022 as travel testing requirements ease thanks to the removal of pre-departure tests
With foreign travel now much easier thanks to the removal of pre-departure tests from 4am Friday 7th, 2022 ABTA – the Travel Association, has revealed the top 10 destinations that people are planning to visit this year. The study reveals a mix of far-flung, bucket list destinations and firm favourites closer to home. Number one…
Mexico Removes All COVID-19 Entry Requirements Including Health Form
Mexico Returns To 2019 Normality For Visitors Mexico—the world’s most popular travel destination throughout the COVID-19 pandemic—has now dropped all COVID-19 entry requirements as of January 1, 2022. El Salvador was the world’s first nation to drop all COVID-19 entry requirements in November 2021, with Mexico now joining El Salvador as the world’s second nation…
Traditional Beer and Food in Cologne
Thinking about what food you’re going to eat in Cologne, Germany? You’re in luck, there are some pretty delicious dishes to try out! One can eat pretty well in most traditional-style Kölsch restaurants, and as a visitor, you should try some of the local food in Cologne, which is quite rustic, but tasty, hearty fare.…
Tourists Face Mass Flight Cancelations In Cancun And Other Mexico Hotspots
In a new chapter of the ongoing Omicron saga, Mexico is the latest country to be hit with a wave of mass flight cancelations as more crew calls in sick, threatening the vacation plans of millions flying into popular tourism hotspots across the Mayan heartland. Mirroring a trend first witnessed in the United States during…
What is there to do and see in Georgia?
Once part of the Soviet Union, and the birthplace of Stalin, Georgia crams a lot into a small area. Located at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, Georgia ranges from the snow-capped mountains of the Caucasus, on the border with Russia, through the semi-tropical forests of its interior, to long expanses of…
U.S. Issues 23 New Travel Advisories This Week
The US Department of State has issued a range of new travel advisories this week as part of its ongoing commitment towards keeping Americans safe and informed when traveling around the world. The latest changes represent the State Department’s largest update of the new year so far, with 23 countries from all corners of the…
Scuba Diving in Thailand: An Epic Solo Adventure
Up at sunrise and en route to the harbor, my stomach fluttered with both nerves and excitement. I had booked an all-day boat dive through my hostel in Phuket, though I hadn’t been scuba diving in years. Despite the quick refresher course I’d completed in preparation for the trip, I still felt unsure. I hoped…