It’s true travelers can get scammed everywhere, even in Europe and other traditionally safe destinations, especially when it’s their first time going abroad and they haven’t quite got the hang of it yet. Nevertheless, there are five specific destinations where the risk of being deceived is higher, and more caution is thus advised. Going abroad …
Two more new non-stop flights are set to leave the United States bound for Turkey, as the ambitious Turkish Airlines looks to build on its route offerings both for the United States and to several other destinations around the world. The latest announcements come just a few months since the airline’s previous expansion into North …
We all love a Mediterranean vacay. Especially now that most countries in the basin have dropped all entry requirements, Europe’s favorite sunny destination is more accessible than ever. One major downside? Overtourism is back, and you don’t want to be fighting for a beach spot in jam-packed Santorini or Ibiza. But don’t worry: we are …
Antalya isn’t just a city – it’s a region along most of Turkey’s Mediterranean coast that is quickly becoming everyone’s favorite playground. For starters, the region’s seaside location makes for mild winters (but expect lots of rain) and warm, balmy summers. With Antalya’s (relatively) lower cost of living and lots to see and do, now …
Being the first collective of nations to bar tourism in the wake of Covid, Europe is ironically paving the way for the reinstatement of international travel and pushing for pre-pandemic normality. More than half of the continent has dropped Covid entry requirements, and along its Eastern front, the Balkans have become the most-restriction free area …
After months of imposing stricter entry rules in response to Covid, Turkey is finally removing all health requirements for international arrivals. This means that, starting June 1, tourists will no longer be expected to present Covid certificates arriving at Turkey’s borders, as pandemic-related measures have been officially nullified. The cross-continental nation, which hosts Europe’s largest …
After a two-year pandemic, you may be wondering what the perfect summer destination for 2022 is, especially now that more countries are finally dropping their Covid restrictions. While there is certainly a myriad of options to choose from, we are here to tell you 5 reasons why the Eastern Mediterranean city of Antalya should rank …
The UK Post Office has published its annual Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer, which lists popular destinations offering the best value for money in 2022. Calculating daily costs for eight items tourists are most likely to buy, they have identified the Top 5 Most Affordable Summer Destinations in Europe for 2022. 36 destinations have been surveyed …
In its latest round of travel advisory updates, the US has added four more countries to its ‘Do Not Travel’ list as part of its ongoing efforts to keep its citizens safe and secure when traveling abroad. The update to its travel advisories came yesterday, and also saw several other countries reclassified into less severe …
Entry into Turkey just became much easier starting June 1, 2021, as the government of Turkey removes the need for PCR testing for those who can show proof of being fully vaccinated. Essentially all countries can visit Turkey for non-essential travel and tourism, but since late-2020, all passengers have been required to bring a negative …
Home to delicious treats such as baklava, must-see cities such as Istanbul and a rich, interesting history, Turkey is the sixth most-visited country in the world, with more than 50 million travelers making their way to the enchanting nation in 2019. However, whilst 2020’s numbers have dropped significantly due to the pandemic, 2021 is likely …
Turkey is seeing a number of new lockdown rules, curfews and other regulations as the nation deals with a second wave of cases throughout the country. While Turkey’s rules are not as heavy-handed as some in the area, like Greece for example that requires a text message to be sent to authorities before leaving the …