Grabbing a SIM card in a foreign country isn’t always an easy task. Depending on the nation, they might ask for a temporary address, a copy of your passport or other bureaucratic hoops to jump through. Thankfully, Croatia is not one of those countries. Getting a tourist SIM in Croatia is so easy, I wondered …

The Republic of North Macedonia has officially reopened for international tourism July 1, 2020 and is now allowing tourists from all countries to visit, restriction free. All throughout 2020 and 2021, North Macedonia has stayed wide open for tourism with very little rules.  However, in August 2021, North Macedonia added testing and/or vaccination requirements after …

The United Kingdom is set to change its travel restrictions on August 25th.  Although the U.K has removed almost all COVID-19 restrictions within the country, the British Government still runs a traffic light system. The UK assigns all countries in the world on a green, amber, or red list.  For fully vaccinated people, there is …

More than 2,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires rip through the Greek island of Evia, a large island to the north and east of Athens. Greece has been battling destructive fires for over two weeks as the country suffers its worst heatwave in decades, with record-breaking temperatures exceeding 45C (113F). Greece Authorities Are Battling …

As of late June 2021, the Czech Republic has finally started allowing tourism to return. In summer 2020 Czechia reopened for tourism for EU nations, but went into a lockdown lasting far into 2021. They have created new green, orange, red, lists of countries that can visit, along with who needs to bring a PCR …

Do you dream of a Mediterranean island paradise surrounded by enticing warm seas, with cloudless azure skies, and the gentle caress of sun on your bare shoulders? Me too! Here are six Greek idylls that’ll have you rooting for your passport. Crete The largest of the Greek Islands, Crete is awash with stunning historical landmarks, …

Portugal’s historic capital city enjoys a wonderfully scenic location on the banks of the vast River Tagus. With a balmy climate, fabulous food and stunning architecture, it’s time you paid a visit. Wander the ancient streets of Alfama Put on comfy shoes and wander Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhood. This maze of narrow, steep alleyways and squares …

Weeks after the EU and the United Kingdom opened to U.S based travelers, Bloomberg reports that the EU is considering reimposing restrictions on US travelers in a move that will anger the travel industry.  One of the main criteria for being on the safe list is a nation having fewer than 75 COVID-19 cases per …

The United States government is considering opening its borders for non-essential travel after almost 18 months of closure to tourists. According to reports from the White House, the Biden Administration is drawing up plans to allow all foreign nationals to enter the United States if they can prove that they’ve received full vaccination.  However, the …

Ireland is known for its vast Celtic mythology, folk music, rugged landscapes, and lofty castles. Although it might be tempting to stay in the pub sipping a Guinness beside a peat fire, the Irish countryside has much more to offer than just kissing the Blarney stone. So grab your camera and head out the door, …

After finally opening up to millions of international tourists without the need to quarantine if you’re fully vaccinated, the British government was considering changing its entry restrictions today. However, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a U-turn on his pledge to introduce an amber waitlist. The quick u-turn comes after an outcry in the …

On June 15, 2020 Belgium officially reopened its borders to tourists, first allowing select countries to visit. Then on January 27, 2021 Belgium shut its borders again for non-essential travel. Now as of mid-2021, Belgium is once again allowing EU+ residents to visit, along with some third-party tourists. Belgium was just celebrating a record year …