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Canada Plans To Cap The Number Of International Students

As Canada‘s housing situation worsens, the country is considering limiting the number of overseas students. Immigration Minister Marc Miller raised concerns over the current volume of international students in the country. In an interview with CTV News, Miller did not indicate how big the reduction would be if implemented but added there was a need…
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Bulgaria and Romania Partially Joining Schengen Area: What It Means For Travellers

Romania and Bulgaria, both of which joined the European Union in 2007 and have been attempting for more than a decade to join the Schengen Area, will enter the border-free zone in stages, beginning with air and sea travel on March 31.  This border-free zone, designed to facilitate seamless travel between participating countries, currently grants…
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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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Borderless Journeys: Top Passport Rankings for 2024

A significant shift has occurred in the realm of passports.  Singapore and Japan held the title for the most powerful travel documents in the last five years, providing their citizens with unparalleled visa-free access, this year marks a change. The latest ranking of the world’s most powerful passports for 2024 has shown a rather unexpected…
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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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