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Taiwan was originally named Ilha Formosa (beautiful island) by Portuguese sailors in 1542, and a beautiful island it is indeed. With its dramatic mountainous landscape and dense jungle foliage, Taiwan has nine official national parks, plus…

Unlike China across the strait, Taiwan is the most vibrant democracy in Asia and also makes it relatively easy to visit. Basically, visa requirements for entering the country depend on your nationality, as well as any ongoing COFVID-19…

Among the many beautiful islands of Greece, Crete offers some of the best sandy beaches. Meanwhile, some are close to or in towns, while others are more remote for those seeking solace in the sun. While most of the main beaches are…

When people think of South Korea, they think of the modern megacity of Seoul, the country’s K-pop and K-dramas. However, for a small country, it has an amazing number of national parks – 22 to be exact. In fact, 6.7 percent of the country’s…

The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has been closed to tourists since the pandemic began more than two years ago. However, officials advised on June 30 that Bhutan is reopening to international travelers from September this year.…

Some good news is out for Disney fans in China as Shanghai Disneyland plans to reopen after a three-month hiatus. The news comes as China eases back on more of its COVID-19-related restrictions. Read on to find out more about the park’s…

A vacation in Egypt can take some advanced planning, but of course, visiting the Giza Pyramids and sailing on the Nile River make up for this. What first must be borne in mind is that virtually all travelers need a visa to enter the…

Whether you are planning a beach vacation in Mombasa, or a dream safari in the Masai Mara, Kenya is a stunning destination. It is also great for a city break in Nairobi, where you can experience the city’s great bars. However, before you…

Gradually, countries around the world are easing strict COVID rules and regulations, and Thailand is the latest. The Asian country has decided to scrap mandatory pre-travel registration for international travelers. Meanwhile, Thai bars and…

While most other countries in the world have already reopened to travelers, Japan has been taking things especially slow. Now, after running a “test tourism” trial, the Asian country is hesitantly letting travelers visit again. However,…