Category: Travel

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Foreign Office Issues Urgent Travel Warning For British Nationals In Middle East

The Foreign Office has issued updates for travellers to 18 countries in the Middle East following air strikes in the region by the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK). The US and UK launched strikes on Houthi rebel targets overnight on 12 January in a bid to stop the Houthis from continuing to…
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UK FCDO Travel Warning: Spain Reintroduces Face Mask Rules

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a travel warning for British nationals heading to Spain due to a surge in flu and COVID-19 cases, prompting the Spanish government to reintroduce face mask rules.  Spain has become the first European country to reinstate face mask requirements in certain settings like hospitals and…
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EU Destinations With Tourist Taxes In 2024

If you’re planning a trip in 2024, brace yourself for additional expenses. A growing number of tourist locations throughout the world are implementing tourist taxes, either integrated into accommodation costs or collected upon arrival. The concept of a tourist tax is not new. While not universal, several destinations will begin charging them in 2024 to…
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Spain Recognises Kosovo Passports, Allowing Visa-Free Travel for Citizens

In a significant development for citizens of Kosovo, Spain has officially recognised passports issued by the Republic of Kosovo, enabling Kosovars to travel visa-free to the country.  This decision comes shortly after Kosovo citizens were granted visa-free access within the European Union’s Schengen zone. Deputy Prime Minister Besnik Bislimi expressed his satisfaction on social media,…
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Travel Chaos: London Underground Faces Week-Long Strikes

Londoners are bracing for a week of severe disruptions on the London Underground as a labour dispute escalates, threatening to halt services for the majority of the upcoming week. Strikes by London Underground workers will go ahead from January 5 to 12 after last-ditch talks failed to resolve a pay dispute. Members of the Rail,…
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