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Schengen Visa: Travellers to Europe could visit two more countries from Jan 2025; check details
Mint
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November 23, 2024
Romania and Bulgaria are likely to become full members of the Schengen Area by January 2025, reported Economic Times quoting Hungarian officials. This development is set to take place after years of partial inclusion, with the two Balkan countries...
The China-Japan Travel Visa Spat
The Diplomat
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November 13, 2024
Japanese travelers have been grappling recently with a problem: the absence of visa-free travel to China. Before COVID-19, Japanese did not need a visa to enter China, but Beijing suspended that privilege in March 2020 amid the pandemic, and it...
Rough road ahead for Korea's travel balance over China's visa-free policy
The Korea Times
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November 9, 2024
A travel agency in Seoul promotes visa applications for China entry, Nov. 3. Korea is newly included in China's visa waiver list, effective from Nov. 8 to Dec. 31, 2025. Yonhap Experts expect Beijing to capitalize on close travel distance to...
Europe’s top 5 destinations for a summer hike
Daily Express
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July 10, 2025
Europe boasts a wide range of terrains, from mountains and forests to coastlines and glacial areas. You can hike through the Alps, explore the boreal forests of Sweden, or traverse the rugged Scottish Highlands. Many hiking trails in Europe are...
LIVING 60+: Travel tips for seniors
Langley Advance Times
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Senior travellers should make sure they wear really comfortable shoes, avoid extreme weather, and do their homework before going on a tour. That’s the advice of Langley retiree and frequent traveller Maria (who asked her last name be omitted), who...
This is what a family meal looks like in Liechtenstein
National Geographic
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). “We’re mountain people,” Laura says, brightly. “In winter we ski, in summer we hike. We spend a lot of time in the mountains. They’re part of life.” Laura’s aunt, Tina, has driven us...
15 Movies With Post-Credits Scenes That You Probably Missed
/FILM - Indiana
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July 16, 2025
In 2008, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) appeared in a post-credit sequence for "Iron Man" where he was startled to see a man dressed in black standing by a window in his home. "Who the hell are you?" Stark asks, prompting the man to step from the...
China offers visa-free entry to 9 more countries in renewed tourism and diplomatic push
South China Morning Post
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November 2, 2024
People from nine more countries, including South Korea, Norway, Finland and Slovakia, will have visa-free entry to China from Friday, as Beijing tries to attract more tourists and improve international ties. From November 8, nationals from these...
5 Countries Without Airports; Destinations for Adventurous Travelers
Tempo.co
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October 29, 2024
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - What would happen if a country lacked an airport? This is the reality for at least five unique countries. Fortunately, despite this limitation, they continue to captivate travelers worldwide, offering a unique allure that makes...
Why non-EU tourists could soon pay more at French attractions
The i paper
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October 28, 2024
British travellers could face another Brexit penalty if a plan backed by the French culture minister, Rachida Dati, goes ahead. Non-EU citizens may soon have to pay extra to visit popular tourist attractions, as Ms Dati says such a move is...
Europe's 5 best destinations to hike this summer - and one is cheaper than UK
Derby Telegraph
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July 13, 2025
Europe is home to a diverse array of landscapes, encompassing mountains, forests, coastlines and glacial regions. One can trek through the Alps, delve into Sweden's boreal forests or navigate the rugged terrain of the Scottish Highlands. Europe's...
Schengen Travel Insurance: Your Guide to Choosing a Visa-Approved Policy
Schengen Visa Info
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October 26, 2024
Despite recent changes in Schengen visa fees, applicants must remember that travel insurance is still a mandatory requirement when applying for a Schengen visa. According to Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament, Schengen travel...
Don't let this passport mistake ruin your dream vacation
Newsday - New York
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November 1, 2024
You’ve got a big overseas trip planned in December, just before your passport expires in February. Great timing, right? Wrong. Depending on the destination, your soon-to-expire passport might not be sufficient. That’s because some countries...
Is Pakistan on the list as China expands visa-free entry to 74 countries?
Daily Pakistan
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July 9, 2025
BEIJING – China has significantly widened its visa-free travel policy, now allowing citizens from 74 nations to enter the country for up to 30 days without requiring a visa. This move has already resulted in a sharp increase in international...
COUNTRIES WITH THE MOST TOURISTS PER CAPITA
Tourism Review
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Spain, a land of diverse and captivating cities like Mallorca, Malaga, Marbella, and Maspalomas, attracts thousands of tourists. The allure of these cities is undeniable, drawing visitors from all corners of the globe. However, the issue of...
‘Nonpartisan’ Supreme Court watchdog omitted Sonia Sotomayor’s travel from website
The Gazette - Colorado
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EXCLUSIVE — A "nonpartisan" watchdog group demanding transparency from the Supreme Court failed to track at least two speaking engagements by Democratic-appointed Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the Washington Examiner found. Fix the Court,...
From cheap buses to endless bike lanes, which European cities make it easiest to travel sustainably?
Euronews
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October 18, 2024
The study compared the transport in 24 cities across Europe. Travelling in a greener way is an important consideration for all of us today, and it’s particularly crucial when moving around cities, famous for their traffic and pollution. A new...
What all the Brexit rules mean for holidays, from Dover 'gridlock' to price hikes
The i paper
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October 16, 2024
British travellers face more post-Brexit uncertainty for trips to the Continent after another delay to new EU border rules. The Entry/Exit system (EES) was due to begin on 10 November, despite many of the details of its implementation remaining...
TUI issue 'longer than usual' warning to all passengers travelling to Spain and Greece
Birmingham Live
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October 8, 2024
Travel provider TUI has issued a warning to passengers ahead of a new Entry/Exit System (EES). The change is set to come into force next month and will be in place across all EU countries. The EES is a new digital border system that will alter the...
EU Delays Launch of Entry/Exit System (EES) for Non-EU Travelers
Rus Tourism News
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October 14, 2024
The European Commission has announced a delay in the launch of the Entry/Exit System (EES), a new automated system designed to track short-stay travelers entering and exiting the European Union. Originally scheduled to go live on 10 November, the...