Mt. Everest, viewed as the gem of the Himalayas, is the tallest mountain on the planet. It stands 29,000 feet above ocean level and is the objective for climbers and globe-trotters from everywhere the world. The Everest Base Camp Trek will bring you into probably the most seasoned and most cherished spots on earth where…
Beautiful Beaches and Accommodations in Turks & Caicos
If the considered leaping on a airplane and flying to a Caribbean paradise island has stumped your thoughts, then you definately in all probability have imagined one of many Turks & Caicos seashores. The Turks & Caicos archipelago is surrounded by waters so turquoise that they seem like glowing at occasions, plus it has countless…
Things Nobody Tells You About Iran
As an Iranian interacting with many foreigners, I encounter with many interesting questions in my day-to-day life and I also discover some interesting, yet overlooked details about my country and its culture. The questions normally range from more general topics like politics, economics and religion to tiny details about everyday life of people in Iran.…
iQ Hotel Milano: A Smart Hotel with Spa in the Heart of Milan
I spent three days in Milan, Italy last year on a business trip. My company booked a modern double room at the iQ Hotel Milano, which I did not know but surprised me in a very positive way! Let’s start with the location… The 4-star hotel is located a few minutes’ walk from the Milano Centrale train station,…
Hiking in Hong Kong: Easy & Beautiful Trails
Despite being a large, bustling city, Hong Kong is an excellent place to get outdoors in nature! Since ~70% of Hong Kong’s land is covered in greenery and country parks, hiking is a popular activity for locals and expats. Often the trails have gorgeous views and lead to some spectacular destinations. On your next Hong…
New York swaps 14-day quarantine with testing program
New York’s quarantine list, which had most recently restricted travel from 41 US destinations, has been put aside in favour of testing. According to a new policy outlined by Governor. Andrew Cuomo, from November 4, you are required to get tested within three days of travelling into the city. Once landed in New York there…
Jet2 cancels all flights and holidays to Greece and Cyprus until 2021
Jet2 and Jet2 holidays have suspended all flights and holidays to Greece and Cyprus until next year due to the latest government travel advice. It has cancelled its programme to Crete and Rhodes – the only Greek destinations it was still operating. The company made the announcement on its Twitter page, and explained that there…
How Does the Second Wave Lockdown Affect Travellers?
Many of England’s optimists who booked a getaway in November have been dealt a horrible blow by the second lockdown. The new measures will come into effect on Thursday 5 November and will last until Wednesday 2 December. Those ominous words “Avoid all non-essential travel by private or public transport” ring drearily to dampen spirits once…
Sofitel Heathrow Terminal 5 hotel offer ‘Test & Rest’ package for COVID
The Sofitel Heathrow Terminal 5, a member of the Arora Group, has launched a Test & Rest package. This means you will be able to take a self-administered COVID test during your stay there included in the price. The Covid-19 screening system behind Arora’s ‘Test and Rest’ programme is HALO, a UK-based biotech firm. The…
Can I get travel insurance that will cover me for ski and Covid if I travel against FCO recommendation?
There are quite a few companies that include Covid cover if you buy a holiday with them and most travel insurance policies will include both ski cover and Covid. However, it may be tricky to find a policy that will also cover you if you travel to a destination that the Foreign Office is advising…