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Like other Asian nations, Taiwan imposed strict border controls throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. However, from October 13, those controls are officially dropped. This means international travelers are once again welcome to visit.…

One of the most amazing views of New York City can be enjoyed from the crown of the Statue of Liberty. However, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the crown of the statue has been closed to the public for two and a half years. That…

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…

This story might sound like something from a science-fiction movie. However, Canada could get a 1,000 kph (621 mph) vacuum-tube train running between Calgary and Edmonton. Even better, the Canadian company involved in the venture says that…

In recent years, Venice in Italy has been doing all it can to protect the city and its historic buildings. This included banning cruise ships from the lagoon in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, the city’s authorities decided to cut…

This past weekend saw Norwegian Cruise Line christen its newest ship Norwegian Prima in Reykjavik, Iceland. In fact, they made history as the first cruise ship to be christened in Iceland’s capital. More than 2,500 guests enjoyed an…

Located in northern Tanzania, Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro stands at more than 19,000 feet (around 5,000 meters) above sea level. This iconic mountain peak is already a mountain climber’s dream come true. However, thanks to the…