Asia

After some of the strictest regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hong Kong first dropped mandatory hotel quarantine. Now, in an effort to attract travelers, 500,000 free air tickets will soon be up for grabs. Hong Kong…

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently announced that from October 1, international travelers are no longer required to show proof of vaccination. Meanwhile, no negative test results are required, plus the country is now offering…

Hong Kong is the next nation to ease pandemic-era travel regulations, starting next week. Mandatory 3-day hotel quarantine is to be dropped and testing rules will also be eased. Meanwhile, this will end one of the last strict COVID-19…

It has been a long time coming, but finally, Japan is ready to reopen to mass tourism in October 2022.  While it was one of the world’s last holdouts in the COVID-19 pandemic, the country is dropping all its COVID-19 restrictions and fully…

Two-and-a-half years ago, Japan firmly shut its borders to all international visitors. This year, the country did start welcoming travelers, but only if part of organized tour groups. Finally, the Japanese government has relented and last…

A new, 16-day sailing is set to take passengers from Indonesia to Australia. Meanwhile, along the way, there will be a special stop in the Timor Sea for the best view possible of a solar eclipse in 2023. Moreover, guests will visit exciting…

One of Singapore’s oldest and most popular attractions is Jurong Bird Park. However, after more than 50 years, the park has announced that it will cease operations and close. It turns out this isn’t all bad news, as the iconic park will be…

The Peak Tram in Hong Kong is one of the city’s most recognizable tourist attractions. It is the oldest funicular in Asia, having ferried people up to The Peak since 1888. While the tram has been closed for more than a year, the attraction…

In an attempt to relax marijuana prohibitions in NATO and EU regions, Brussels hopes to soon open cannabis coffee shops, just like in Amsterdam. However, as Thailand decriminalizes marijuana, its health minister says they don’t want to…

While many countries are open to travel business following the pandemic, Japan is still holding back a bit. Only travelers visiting as part of a tour group are able to visit for pleasure purposes. However, Japan has made it easier for…