Countries

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,…

Qatar is a peninsular country, sporting endless desert sands and a beautiful Persian Gulf shoreline of beaches and dunes. Meanwhile, the capital Doha is renowned for its futuristic skyline and modern architecture inspired by ancient Islamic…

Belgium is a small European nation with plenty to offer in the way of nature, including great hiking, bird watching and biking, as well as cross-country skiing in the winter. Visitors have a choice of diverse and beautiful settings to…

Countries all over the world have reopened to international travelers as COVID-19 seems to be in the rearview mirror. However, now, the headlines say that something called monkeypox is doing the rounds, potentially interfering with our…

While Japan is relatively small, it offers an amazing array of beautiful ecosystems set in beautiful national parks across the country. What with gorgeous coastlines, idyllic islands, dense forests and towering volcanoes there is plenty to…

With its ancient temples in Petra and wide-open deserts to explore, Jordan is a truly fascinating visit. Luckily, most international travelers will find the country easy to enter by obtaining a visa on arrival in Jordan. It is also…

Covering 300 km (186 mi), Switzerland’s new multi-day ViaBerna hiking route has 20 stages, making it perfect for hikers of all abilities. Meanwhile, the hiking trail combines cities, mountains and lakes, offering ever-changing scenery along…

Recently, Japan announced that it was running a “test tourism” trial, welcoming small groups of international travelers. However, anyone that was hoping to enjoy the country’s cherry blossoms has lost out. It turns out the cherry trees…

It has been a long two years and more since travelers could enjoy everything Japan has to offer. In fact, the country has taken an abundance of caution relating to COVID-19 and its residents. However, on Tuesday, May 17, the Japan Tourism…