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Whether you rarely fly or you're a seasoned road warrior, we've all got something in common: Spending time in airport security lines is the worst. And with with travel numbers now crushing...
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Citizens from 93 countries will be able to stay in Thailand without a visa for 60 days starting July 15, 2024. Eagerly awaited by many fans of the destination, the date for...
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American tourists must avoid all travel to Arugam Bay or leave the area immediately due to a “credible terrorism threat,” the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, warned earlier today. “The Embassy...
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Singapore has been recrowned as the world's most powerful passport. But what does that really mean—and how does yours stack up?The most frequently cited passport ranking is the Henley Passport Index, compiled...
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In November 2024, a new region of the world officially welcomes remote workers with the Kazakhstan digital nomad visa! Officially known as the Neo Nomad Visa, Kazakhstan’s president, K.K. Tokayev, introduced plans...
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In August 2024, the US State Department reassessed the security situation of 34 countries across most continents and we have summarized these travel advisories to help you make informed decisions on your...
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An Australian expat inadvertently captured the terrifying moment a balaclava-clad thief attempted to snatch her phone on a busy London street.Naarah, who moved to the UK last year to study musical theatre,...
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Flowers in full bloom, festive celebrations, and mild temperatures make April a lovely time to visit many parts of the globe. The best deals usually appear starting one week after Easter (which...
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Adventure, safety, camaraderie, and empowerment fuel the growth of women-only tours. Travel organization Road Scholar’s yearly survey for 2024 confirmed what my eyes have been telling me for years: female solo travelers...
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Have you heard of my WOW Moments project? “Wendy’s WOW Moments” are surprise insider experiences that help make a trip extraordinary. WOW List travelers earn them by submitting reviews of their trips....
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Cairo has tons of incredible museums – from state-of-the-art museums packed with Ancient Egyptian masterpieces to quirky and dusty hidden gems. There’s also a lot going on. The much-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum...
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As airlines continue to expand post-Covid, travelers can access an increasing variety of appealing destinations all across the globe via nonstop flights—a smart choice that minimizes the chance of your trip getting...
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Less well-known - more valuable: If you like to travel abroad (and who doesn't?), you have probably already explored the most popular destinations in Europe, including France, Great Britain, Italy, Spain and...
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Keystone/Ulrich Baumgarten/Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo The population of the Swiss Abroad is growing. At the end of 2023, 813,400 Swiss were living beyond the country's borders, 1.7% more than in the previous year....
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There are a lot of people who play a role in making a WOW trip exceptional, but it’s the private local guides who are the linchpin. These on-the-ground fixers bring to life...
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Israel is joining the Western nations, requiring an advanced online application and a fee for citizens from visa-exempt countries, starting first with the United States and Germany.According to Israel’s Ministry of Tourism,...
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In an unusual move from the State Department, a “worldwide caution” travel alert was issued on May 17, warning of “increased potential for foreign-terrorist-organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons and events.” The blanket...
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While we impatiently wait for Indonesia’s digital nomad visa, remote workers can still visit the country for 180 days with the Bali B211a visa. Traditionally, travelers and digital nomads who visited Bali...
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On World Press Freedom Day, Reporters Without Borders sheds light on the state of press freedom in Central America, with stagnation or regression noted across the region.On World Press Freedom Day, the...
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With international travel in full bloom post-pandemic and lots of people on the move (to the point of, at times, creating overtourism issues), it is important to read up about your destination...
