Japan, which has been very cautious throughout the pandemic, is again barring all nonresident foreigners. There is an economic and human cost.
Tag: Travel and Vacations
Meet the Beauty Queens of Al Dhafra
Camel beauty contests take center stage at a celebration of Bedouin culture, held annually in the United Arab Emirates.
Omicron Variant Prompts More Countries to Restrict Travel from Southern Africa
Australia, Canada and Thailand are among the latest countries to restrict travelers from the region over concerns about the Omicron variant.
South Africa Feels Punished for Alerting World to New Variant
Hours after South African scientists announced the existence of a troublesome new variant, Britain banned travelers from southern Africa. The United States and other nations quickly followed suit.
In Buffalo, Waiting for the Canadians
So far, relaxed travel restrictions between the United States and Canada have not led to a big influx of tourists on either side of the New York-Ontario border. Both sides are waiting, not so patiently.
New Zealand Plans to Reopen to International Visitors
Emerging from one of the world’s longest lockdowns, the country plans to admit most fully vaccinated travelers by the end of April without a mandatory hotel quarantine.
As Virus Cases Rise in Europe, an Economic Toll Returns
A series of restrictions, including a lockdown in Austria, is expected to put a brake on economic growth.
It’s Never Too Late to Pick Up Your Life and Move to Italy
Holly Herrmann vowed to move to Italy when she was 20. Her dream came true 38 years later.
Cambodia Reopens for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
Tourism-dependent businesses have struggled to make ends meet without visitors.