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Why is Nepal trying to ban women from travelling?

The Nepali government has proposed a new law which would mean women needing permission to travel abroad.

World

Holidays in UK and Europe: is it worth making plans?

Sean Tipton, a spokesman for travel association ABTA, says he thinks things are slowly improving.

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The female travellers exploring the world through postcards

These female travellers have found that exchanging postcards is a safe way to explore the world during lockdown.

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EU travel bans: Bloc leaders agree to keep borders open...for now

Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, says all non-essential travel should be strongly discouraged both within a country and across borders.

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Destinations

Tourists in Bali are being made to do push-ups for not wearing masks

Police have been filmed stopping tourists in the street and making them do push-ups.

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What are the travel restrictions between Europe and the US right now?

We bring you the latest information on travel restrictions between Europe and the USA

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What is a vaccine passport and which countries are using them?

Here are the countries in Europe and beyond who have started implementing a 'vaccine passport' for travellers.

World

UK closes travel corridors and all passengers need negative COVID test

All passengers will still be required to quarantine for up to 10 days on arrival but the isolation period can be cut short with a negative test after five days.

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Harbin Ice and Snow Festival halted by new COVID-19 cases

The home of one of the world’s biggest ice and snow theme parks has had to scale back events due to COVID-19.

Russia

Russia imposes retaliatory sanctions on senior German officials

The move comes after the EU sanctioned Russian military intelligence officials in October, accusing them of hacking Chancellor Angela Merkel’s emails in 2015.

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Which countries have banned travel to and from the UK?

Here's a list of countries which have banned travel to and from the UK due to a new, more infectious variant of COVID-19.

World News

British territory Gibraltar closes border to UK amid COVID-19 fears

The closure comes ahead of new border changes set to come into place on January 1. If Brexit talks are successful, Gibraltar will then become part of the Schengen zone with border controls for UK arrivals for the first time.

United Kingdom

Watch: 'Shop as normal,' Johnson tells UK citizens amid shortage fears

The British Prime Minister says he discussed the issue of a ban on travel from the UK with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday afternoon and that they "understood" each other.

Europe News

EU and UK transport officials reprimand France over UK truck chaos

Thousands of hauliers remained stranded in mass gridlock in Kent on Christmas Eve, held up by the slow delivery of the COVID-19 tests demanded by France to enter its territory.

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Britons could face COVID travel ban to EU countries from January 1

Due to the end of the Brexit transition period, the UK will no longer be exempt from COVID-related travel curbs within the bloc.

Travel News

Your Christmas gift guide for the eco-conscious traveller

While travel remains on hold for many, this Christmas is the perfect opportunity to invest in your 2021 adventures.

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Italy bans Christmas travel after record daily deaths

Italy has banned people travelling over Christmas along with midnight mass after breaking its 24-hour record of coronavirus deaths.

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British Airways sells off collectibles from its retired 747 fleet

Travel enthusiasts who are missing being able to jet across the world can recreate the inflight dining experience at home this Christmas

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Guaranteed no-quarantine trips to the Caribbean have been launched

`The ultimate game of travel roulette has just dropped with this new holiday package, which also guarantees you won't have to quarantine when you return to the UK.

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Qatar locals can now travel to the Maldives without restrictions

A unique new 'travel bubble holiday' package has been launched which means Qatar citizens can go to the Maldives without any restrictions.