Travellers leaving Japan by plane or ship will have to pay 1,000 yen (US$9.30) in departure tax effective January 7, 2019, the first permanent levy to be introduced since the land value tax was established in 1992, according to the Japan Times. The new levy, coined the “sayonara tax”, will apply to all travellers, both […]
AirAsia is waiving flight change fees for bookings where the travel date falls on May 9, polling day for the 14th general election. The airline offer only applies to Malaysian citizens and must be done within 10 days of April 10, when the Electoral Commission announced the polling day. It ticket holders may choose one […]
MANILA: The Philippines is closing its best-known holiday island Boracay to tourists for up to six months over concerns that the once idyllic white-sand resort has become a “cesspool” tainted by dumped sewage, authorities said on Thursday. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the shutdown to start on April 26 for a maximum period of […]
It’s always important to take care of your health, but there are additional concerns to keep in mind when you’re travelling. Whether you’re taking a quick trip with your family or studying abroad for several months, it’s easier to get sick when you’re in a new place because your body hasn’t had a chance to […]
Travel insurance is highly beneficial to cover you for any unfortunate situations that may occur during your overseas vacations. While you might not want to give it much thought, the best way to protect yourself against emergencies or accidents when traveling anywhere is to have the right travel insurance. There are no guarantees in life, […]
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