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Travel warning for travel to the United States

A growing number or countries have issued travel warnings to the USA. Stricter border enforcement has recently led to the detention of tourists and an increasing number of foreign visitors facing challenges as a visa or entry waiver does not guarantee entry and you may be detained. The list of countries who have issued travel […]

Tipping Culture: How to tip around the world

Tipping culture varies widely around the world. In some countries, tipping is expected and even essential, while in others it is considered rude or unnecessary.

Resort Fees are wrong

Resort fees are a type of additional charge that hotels impose on guests in addition to the advertised room rate. These fees can cover a variety of amenities, such as Wi-Fi, fitness centre access, and local phone calls. However, they are often not clearly disclosed to guests until after they have booked their stay. Resort […]

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Eternal Heritage in the Middle East

A collaborative project from Observatory Patrimoine d’Orient and UNESCO features JOEJOURNEYS content of historic Jerash. An awareness-raising campaign promoting heritage preservation among young people on social media platforms through a number of videos. It aims at raising awareness of the value of heritage in civil society, develop a stronger sense of belonging among young people with respect to their heritage, disseminate knowledge of the […]

Travel in a pandemic – to go or not to go?

The year 2020 will be remembered as the year of COVID-19 that resulted in national lockdowns, closed borders, travel restrictions and what was to become, the new normal. Our lives changed instantly. Fear at the start of the pandemic, panic buying, isolation, stay at home rules, masks and face coverings, social distancing, wash your hands, […]

Visa information for travel based on your Passport

A visa is a conditional authorization granted by territory to a foreigner, allowing them to enter, remain within, or to leave. A visa is subject to entry permission by an immigration official at the time of actual entry and can be revoked at any time. A visa most commonly takes the form of a sticker endorsed in the applicant’s passport or […]

5 Tips To Avoid Forgetting Things Before You Travel

This is not tea – no alcohol on Poya day in Sri Lanka

This is not tea. It is prohibited to sell alcohol on religious days in Sri Lanka . My beer is delivered discretely I wasn’t aware when I entered the restaurant and my driver informed me that it would be unlikely I would get a beer on this particular day. Despite my protest, the waiter made […]

Science proves happiness is traveling

Science proves happiness is travelling and not buying material goods. Research published in the Journal of Positive Psychology ‘says instant gratification generated by acquiring objects such as clothing, shoes or expensive jewellery is only temporary. A study of the (United States) San Francisco State University has found that the key to happiness is to generate […]

Jordan questions my return

Jordan questions my return. Not so welcome return. After paying for my visa my passport was taken and asked to go back and sit on a chair while they inspected my passport. It was taken away and an officer returned asking to see my ID card, which I did not travel with. After more waiting, my […]

100 Facts From Around The World – Etihad Airways

The fastest growing airline Etihad Airways took delivery of its 100th aircraft, and to mark the occasion they have created “100 facts from around the world” infographic to highlight the amazing destinations that are available through Etihad Airways. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, last week celebrated a major milestone as […]

What does Adventure mean?

Adventure is about finding the unusual and exciting or daring experiences. Have you ever been at a train station or stood near a passing train and heard and felt the rushing roar like thunder? Its that power and rush feeling, a glimpse and trembling vibration from the ground up through your entire being. This is the […]

Banned items in Jordan

Phone Booth Book Exchange

The Phone Booth Book Exchange is a disused red telephone box converted into a community micro-library. There was something new that appeared on Lewisham Way in south London, a unique utilisation of a telephone box which was converted into a book sharing box, open to the community with only a request to take a book and leave […]

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S.O.S. Venezuela rally in London

The rally, called S.O.S. Venezuela, was in support of students and protesters in Venezuela who are standing up against President Nicolas Maduro’s regime. A group of Venezuelan expatriates held a rally on Saturday February 22 in London at the Venezuelan Embassy to show support for friends, family and countrymen as Venezuela has been rocked by […]

BA Tripseeker puts Malta in Montana

British Airways has placed the island of Malta in the state of Montana, according to its online Tripseeker map. Yep, while researching possible places for 2014 I discovered the error while using its Tripseeker tool, to find that Malta was incorrectly placed in the United States. Though not a bad fare of £108 return, considering […]