Countries

As the country heads into autumn, Spain is changing the current health checks for non-EU travelers visiting the country. They will no longer have to undergo health checks at the airport to assess whether they have COVID-19. Spain drops…

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…

As fans of soccer know, Qatar will be hosting the FIFA World Cup in November and December this year. However, the question is whether travelers can enter the country, whether attending the event or on vacation. Read on to find out the…

Nestling in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa, Madagascar is the second-largest island nation in the world, after Indonesia. Meanwhile, the country offers everything from lush, green rainforests, to dry deserts and everything in…

Recently, various major cruise lines have been adjusting or dropping, COVID-19 protocols to make life easier for guests. According to a press release, Costa Cruises is now also updating and simplifying its COVID-19 health protocols. The aim…

Renfe is running a three-month trial to see if allowing medium to large dogs on trains in Spain is viable. Up until now, with the exception of guide and therapy dogs, passengers were only able to travel with small dogs, under 10 kilos (22…

Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world and features an amazing 51 national parks. These beauty spots include deserts, coral reefs, Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountain range and indigenous protected lands. Many of…

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…

Namibia can tend to be overlooked when compared to neighboring South Africa and to Kenya. However, this African country is well worth a visit in itself, especially for its national parks. The natural beauty and amazing scenery soon attract…