Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Green Travel: High-Speed Train From Paris To Madrid

Over the last decade and before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, air travel in Europe expanded at a much faster pace than rail travel.  Airline travel took off due to the rise of low-cost carriers and the popularity of leisure trips. This has essentially widened the gap between air and rail transport. As the…
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Christmas Travel To Switzerland: What To Expect

This holiday season is the first one since 2020 with no travel restrictions or any other health-related rules. There had been talks at the beginning of the fall that Covid may re-emerge when the weather becomes colder but so far, the number of reported infections has been stable. So no new Covid measures are planned…
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EU Travel: EU Recommends To Remove All Covid Restrictions

In a statement, the Council of the European Union calls on member states to remove any restrictions on travel on the grounds of public health and enable the full freedom of movement within the bloc. Spain was the final EU country to drop its COVID entry requirements in October. While no restrictions remain, this ensures…
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5 European Christmas Markets To Visit In 2022

With twinkling lights, brightly coloured ornaments and fantastic food, Christmas markets are brimming with yuletide cheer. Christmas markets originated in Germany in the late middle ages and are now a staple in many European cities. Now, no matter where you’re travelling this holiday season you are bound to see Christmas markets across Europe. After two…
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Hong Kong Ends Contact Tracing

After more than two years of strict pandemic rules, arrivals to Hong Kong will be allowed to move around the city freely if they test negative for coronavirus. Hong Kong has announced it will scrap some remaining restrictions on travellers and end contact tracing after Beijing shifted away from its rigid zero-Covid stance. Previously, travellers…
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