US Disney resorts have removed their mask mandates nationwide for vaccinated guests. From now on, mask usage will be an individual choice for anyone who’s fully vaccinated.  Disney made masks mandatory at US Disney resorts in 2020. They removed mandatory masks in June 2021 after COVID-19 cases decreased, but they brought the mask mandate back …

Finland has become the latest European country to remove testing requirements for fully vaccinated tourists. Finland has been one of Europe’s most restricted nations through the pandemic, and they’ve often closed the border to non-citizens since March 2020. However, the new entry requirements starting from February 14 make it easier for U.S, U.K, and Canadian …

India has announced it will drop quarantine and testing on arrival for travelers. India’s Ministry of Health revised guidelines for international passengers entering India from February 14.  India reopened for tourism in 2021; however, the Omicron variant led to India placing a mandatory 7-day quarantine and testing on arrival for all international travelers. Subsequently, very …

The CDC has extended its warning against all cruise travel for U.S. citizens. The CDC first warned against all cruise travel by raising cruises to Level 4: COVID-19 Very High-Risk on December 30, 2021. However, the CDC has extended that warning—despite anger and frustration from the cruise industry. The Cruise Lines International Trade group said: …

Malaysia Edges Closer To Fully Reopening Malaysia—one of the last Asian nations that’s yet to reopen its borders—is preparing to reopen its borders in March. Malaysia’s coronavirus recovery panel has recommended a full reopening of its borders as early as March 1 without mandatory quarantine for travelers.  The reopening is part of a plan to …

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added an extra seven destinations to its “Level 4: COVID-19 Very High Risk”. The list now includes almost 135 countries; this makes it the longest list of high-risk countries ever. As a result, the CDC recommends against all non-essential travel to these nations. Last week, the …

Bali—a hugely popular destination for backpackers, digital nomads, and tourists before the pandemic—reopened to all international tourists last week.  However, Bali still isn’t getting international visitors. Only 45 (yes 45) international visitors entered Bali in 2021, despite the island’s partial reopening in October 2021. And, sadly, tourism represents 60% of Bali’s economy. So why aren’t …

The Nations Returning To Full Normality After two years of travel nightmare, various countries have dropped all internal COVID-19 restrictions. That means no social distancing, no mask mandates, no limits on gatherings, and all indoor and outdoor entertainment and venues open without restrictions and curfews. Therefore, these destinations are perfect for travelers in 2022: (We will …

Portugal has become the latest European nation to scrap testing requirements for fully vaccinated tourists. Portugal’s decision to remove testing for vaccinated travelers is in line with the European Union’s recommendation to scrap testing for vaccinated travelers, which came into effect this week.  The EU promises: “The EU promises: “A coordinated approach to facilitate safe …

More Countries Offer Visas To Digital Nomads Digital nomad visas are becoming commonplace worldwide. Various countries have introduced them, and more countries are proposing them. This week, Hungary and Romania started their digital nomad visas to attract remote workers to live within the country.  Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have dreamt about working from …

Indonesia will reopen Bali to all international visitors on February 4. However, travelers will have to undergo a short quarantine period as the nation seeks to revive tourism on the island. The news comes after Indonesia removed its ban on foreign arrivals on January 18.  Despite Bali technically reopening in 2021, only a handful of …

The Philippines Finally Reopens The Philippines is officially reopening for tourism from February 10th for citizens from 150 countries—including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The Southeast Asia nation had planned to reopen in December 2021, but the Omicron variant pushed things back.  Tourism Secretary, Berna Romulo-Puyat, said in a statement: …