Rome was founded in 735 BC by Romulus. Modern Rome has 280 Fountains and more than 900 Churches. Rome became the capital city of unified Italy in 1870, taking the title from Florence. Rome is known as the “Caput Mundi” or “Capital of the World”. Rome is also known as the “Eternal City”. The Vatican...Read More
“Known for its charming canals, historic architecture, and vibrant culture, this city has an abundance of stories to tell. Amsterdam’s history is a tapestry of trade, tolerance, and transformation. It started as a 12th-century fishing village and thrived into a strategic port town on the Amstel River. In the 17th-century Golden Age, Amsterdam prospered greatly,...Read More
European Union: New Rules & System In Brief: EES: ENTRY EXIT SYSTEM Register visa-free and visa-required travelers entering Europe for a short stay, (EU call a ‘third country’) i.e. NON- EU citizens or a citizen of Schengen area. EES collects FACIAL IMAGE, FINGERPRINTS, Travel Document Data, DATE and PLACE where the traveler entered and exited...Read More
“Albania’s stunning mountain scenery, crumbling castles, boisterous capital and dreamy beaches rival any in the Mediterranean and continue to enchant. Most Beautiful Places in Albania VALBONA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK. Valbona Valley National Park Valbona Valley National Park THETH NATIONAL PARK. this magnificent valley in the Albanian Alps has long been one of the most isolated...Read More
Jul26-Sep08OLYMPIC GAMES will take place in Paris from July 26 to August 11. Paralympic Games from August 28 to September 8.Jul26-Aug11Expect an increased security presence; major disruptions to traffic, and crowds.May08From May 08th, public events related to Olympic Games will take place across France. FRANCE 24 VISITS THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS SITES ACROSS THE CAPITAL...Read More
EasyJet holidays has updated its animal welfare policy, ditching all tours that include animal-based attractions. Animal welfare is a key priority of its business operations, it says. After consulting animal welfare charities including World Animal Protection, it has scrapped all animal attraction focused tours. This includes animal rides, zoos, animal performances, and marine parks. These attractions will...Read More
Political: ROMANIA & BULGARIA will partially join the Schengen zone on March 31. This includes arrivals by air and sea but not land. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania and https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria Strikes: AUSTRIA: Dozens of Austrian Airlines flights cancelled on March 8 ahead of possible strike. Link: https://www.thelocal.at/20240305/austrian-airlines-staff-to-hold-crunch-meeting-ahead-of-possible-strike GERMANY: Verdi union calls on Lufthansa ground staff to stage fresh strike...Read More
Starting on Feb. 14, all inbound foreign tourists will be required to pay Bali’s new tourist tax. The tax, which is 150,000 rupiah around ($9.60 USD or $12.90 CAD), will apply to all visitors, including children, heading not only to mainland Bali, but also to any of its surrounding islands including Nusa Ceningan, Nusa Lembongan,...Read More
Crossing the desert is set to become much more stylish with the announcement that Saudi Arabia will be launching its own luxury answer to the Orient Express. Set to move on the tracks for the first time in late 2025, the Dream of the Desert train will see travellers explore the Kingdom from the capital...Read More
