Although the world is reopening, Asia has been slow to reopen its borders And, unfortunately, when Asia has reopened their borders, the COVID-19 restrictions have been challenging (to say the least.) However, Asia is finally reopening its borders—after two painstaking years—with reasonable entry requirements. Some Asian nations remain closed to the world, such as Taiwan, China,…
Restrictions At Popular Spring Break Destinations That Travelers Need To Know
Spring Break is almost upon us, and travelers are set to be able to enjoy the holiday’s revelry and associated festivities with far fewer restrictions than we’ve previously seen so far throughout the pandemic. Millions of Americans are expected to take to the roads and skies for Spring Break this year, heading to typical hotspots…
10 Off The Beaten Path Countries That Do Not Require Testing
Besides the usual bureaucracy involved with traveling abroad, such as checking passport validity and visa requirements, vacationing during Covid comes with its own set of challenges. From strict testing regimes to proof of vaccination status, travelers have had to comply with extremely complex rules when visiting other countries. Fortunately, now that the global community is…
France To End Vaccine Passport Rules And Masks Starting March 14
From 14 March, France will lift the rules around its Covid-19 vaccine passport – as covid restrictions inside the country continue to ease. The nation’s Prime Minister, Jean Castex, announced just yesterday – 3 March – that people will no longer be required to show their vaccine passport to enter public venues, including restaurants, bars…
U.S. Issues Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory For Hong Kong
U.S. citizens have been advised against traveling to Hong Kong – with the State Department issuing a Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory. The reason behind the State Department’s decision to raise the level to its highest ‘Do Not Travel’ warning is due to the ongoing strict coronavirus restrictions that Hong Kong has implemented –…
Bahamas and Barbados Ease Entry Requirements
The tropical archipelago of the Bahamas and the island nation of Barbados in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, have become the latest countries in the Caribbean to ease their Covid-19 entry restrictions for travelers. The popular destination of the Bahamas – famed for pristine white sand beaches, swimming pigs, and rich history –…
Jordan Becomes 7th Country To Remove Entry Requirements
Jordan has officially become the 7th country to officially remove all entry requirements for travelers. The updates include removing all testing and proof of vaccination requirements for international visitors as of March 1st, 2022. Does this call for a once-in-a-lifetime tour of Petra or a guided excursion through the ruined cities of Jerash? It just…
How Travel In Europe And Asia Is Being Affected By Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has plunged Europe into the largest and bloodiest conflict it has seen since the end of World War II. And, as Vladimir Putin‘s troops continue to gather and push further west into Ukraine, there have been fears the already fragile travel industry, which was brought to its knees during Covid,…
CDC Warns Americans To Not To Travel To Vietnam Despite Removal Of Restrictions
On Monday, February 28, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States made an update on its Travel Notices and changed Vietnam from Level 3 to Level 4: Very High Level of COVID-19. The new warning arrives just a few days before March 15, when Vietnam will lift travel restrictions for…
Top 6 EU Countries Open Without Testing For Vaccinated Travelers
Europe is now opening to the world without strict travel restrictions for the first time since the pandemic started. What a relief! Although some countries still have travel restrictions in Europe, the European Union has recommended that all member states remove testing and quarantine for fully vaccinated and recovered tourists, including some of Europe’s most…