Category: Travel & Lifestyle

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Government Advises Caution Over Thailand-Cambodia Conflict

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for Southeast Asia following deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along the disputed border areas. Tensions flared again on 24 July 2025, when gunfire broke out near ancient temples along the two countries’ shared frontier. According to Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, 14 civilians and one…
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One Visa for Six Gulf Nations Is on the Way

Visiting several Gulf nations will soon be easier than before. A new Schengen-style tourist visa – called the GCC Grand Tours Visa or Unified Tourist Visa – will soon let you explore Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates using just one permit. Instead of applying for separate visas for each…
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UK Holiday Drivers in Europe Could Soon Be Fined at Home

British holidaymakers driving in Europe could soon find speeding tickets and other road fines following them home again, thanks to a new UK-EU agreement. Since Brexit, many British drivers caught committing minor traffic offences on European roads—like speeding or using a mobile phone while driving—have largely escaped penalties. That’s because European police have been unable…
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UK’s Latest Travel Warnings to Turkey

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Turkey, one of the most visited destinations by British travellers, urging extra caution for those planning trips in the coming months. Turkey is one of the most popular holiday destinations for UK holidaymakers. With its combination of sun-soaked beaches, ancient ruins, and bustling cities like…
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SWISS Flight Cancellations: Routes Affected and Passenger Rights

Summer travel plans are being thrown into disarray after SWISS International Air Lines, one of Europe’s most reputable carriers, announced the cancellation of more than 1,400 flights due to ongoing pilot and aircraft shortages.  The disruption is expected to last until at least October 2025. The cancellations are affecting major UK airports, including London Heathrow,…
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