For some, traveling internationally comes as naturally as boarding an inter-municipal train. Experienced travelers often know all the airport hacks, such as bringing carry-on only, are knowledgable about flying etiquette, and usually breeze through borders hassle-free. Whether you’re leaving the country for the first time or you’re a regular traveler, however, you should know you’re…
Bali’s Sex Ban Outside Marriage Won’t Affect Tourism Officials Say
Authorities have confirmed that international tourists to Bali would not be affected by Indonesia’s contentious sex laws. According to Balinese governor Wayan Koster, “based on the provisions of the new Indonesian criminal code, visitors who visit Bali would not need to worry.” This is because “no checks on marital statuses at tourist accommodations like hotels,…
Cancun Officials Say Mass Media Exaggerates Danger In The City
This year, Cancun’s reputation as a safe destination was brought into question after violent incidents increased. As a result, the U.S. issued a travel warning covering the whole of Quintana Roo, citing ‘crime and kidnapping’ as potential risks, but as Cancun officials see it, foreign authorities and the mass media exaggerate in their reports. In…
Cancun Tourist Areas Will Be Monitored By Officials To Help Slow Omicron Infections
If you’re planning on traveling to the Cancun region over the next few weeks, know that some tourist areas will be monitored to see if Covid health and safety protocols are being followed. As the Quintana Roo state received ‘Orange’ status last week in the country’s epidemiological traffic light system, officials are working to keep…
