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'Travel apartheid': UN chief slams curbs on southern Africa

Restrictions have been placed on flights from southern African nations after the detection of the COVID variant Omicron.

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Poland’s apple bounty makes it the orchard of Europe

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Symbols of love, sin, fertility and immortality, apples have played a leading role in tales and myths since ancient times.

Europe Decoded

As pandemic worsens, Portugal re-imposes COVID-19 travel restrictions

Under new rules, entry to Portugal will be subject to a negative coronavirus test, even for fully vaccinated EU travellers.

Travel News

South Africa slams travel bans over Omicron variant as 'unjustified'

South Africa's health minister says the travel bans over the new Omicron variant first detected in his country are "draconian", "unjustified," and contrary to WHO guidance.

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Travel News

New COVID variant Omicron prompts fresh travel curbs across the world

From Asia-Pacific to North Africa and the Middle East, here is a round-up of the latest travel restrictions prompted by concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

Europe News

EU countries restrict air travel from southern Africa over new variant

Germany, Italy and France restrict travel from southern Africa over new COVID variant as Brussels mulls EU-wide flight restrictions

Europe News

EU's COVID travel pass will expire nine months after last vaccine dose

A booster shot will be required to extend the certificate, which allows cross-border travellers to skip testing and quarantine.

Travel News

Travelling to Germany? Here’s what you can and can’t pack in your bag

If you're planning on visiting family and friends in Germany this winter, here's what you can pack in your suitcase.

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Mauritius – bringing you closer to nature

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Turquoise lagoons, volcanic craters, humid swathes of subtropical rainforest alive with the chatter of birds – Mauritius has a variety of landscapes the envy of countries several times its size.

Experiences

6 extraordinary holiday rentals for history lovers in the UK

Whether you want to lock yourself up in a former jail cell, or watch birds swoop over the Atlantic from the top of an observation tower, there’s something for every history lover here.

Travel News

Vaccinated foreign students and workers to return to Australia in 2022

The country is lifting quarantine restrictions for students and workers from December.

Travel News

5-year-olds must be fully vaccinated to set sail on this cruise

This cruise line is the first to state that 5-year-olds must be fully vaccinated if they want to travel aboard their ships.

Experiences

Electric vehicles replace horses in Jordan's ancient city of Petra

This ancient capital is looking to modern technology to improve animal welfare, increase accessibility and prevent the World Heritage Site from being damaged.

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Moscow for everyone: Here's how to enjoy the Russian capital whatever your passion

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Flanked by the imposing buildings of the Kremlin, the stepped granite blocks of Lenin’s Mausoleum and the fanciful onion domes of St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow's Red Square is nothing short of legendary, but only a taste of what the Russian capital has to offer.

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Dubai Expo 2020 welcomes visitors at the largest cultural gathering in the world

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For six months, Dubai Expo 2020 will offer visitors thousands of events and exploratory experiences at the 4 square km site. The different districts such as the Sustainability Pavilion, the Mobility, and Opportunity districts promise to inspire visitors to preserve and protect the planet.

Explore

Benicassim's cultural scene goes beyond music festivals — here's how

In partnership with Region of Valencia

We show you around the municipality's top spots.

Lithuania

Delegate's 2,500-km land trip to COP26 didn't go well. He'll fly home

Marijus Gailius' 2,500km trip from Vilnius to Glasgow by land and sea was expensive, exhausting and didn't even help save the world.

Destinations

Visit Transnistria: The breakaway state that's in the Champions League

If you’re looking to visit somewhere really off-the-beaten-track, the self-declared independent state of Transnistria should have you fumbling for your passport.

Destinations

Why you should visit 'the city with 320 days of sunshine' in 2022

South Africa’s second largest city, Durban, is famous for its beaches, bunny chows and rich cultural history.

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Theatre season in Saint Petersburg lights up autumn nights

In partnership with Committee for Tourism Development of Saint Petersburg

Late autumn in Saint Petersburg is a special time, the city is an inviting place for leisurely walks. There's also a huge choice of classic and original tourist routes and theatre season is in full swing.