China extends visa-free entry for 45 countries, including Australia
The extension, which is until the end of 2026, covers 32 European countries as well as Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and several nations in South America and the Gulf region.
#TourismandLeisureIndustry #TravelandTourism #TravelPreparation
US drops out of world's most powerful passport top 10 list for the first time
By Hanan Dervisevic
The US passport has fallen to 12th place, a five-spot decline from its previous ranking, tying with Malaysia.
#TourismandLeisureIndustry #TravelandTourism #TravelPreparation #ForeignAffairs #HananDervisevic
Travelling to Europe soon? You will be fingerprinted on arrival https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-12/european-union-new-biometric-checks-schengen-area/105868148 #TravelPreparation #NationalSecurity #TravelandTourism #Travel #Tourism
Travelling to Europe soon? You will be fingerprinted on arrival
By Lewis Wiseman
A new entry/exit system will require all non-European Union citizens to register their personal details, including fingerprints and facial images.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-12/european-union-new-biometric-checks-schengen-area/105868148
#NationalSecurity #TravelandTourism #Immigration #TravelPreparation #LewisWiseman
Packing smart is an art, especially when you're managing a chronic illness! š Beyond the usual clothes, think about comfort essentials that truly support you. We're talking comfortable footwear š, your favorite travel pillow, and any health aids like braces or portable oxygen.
Find out š¼ join us at breathebloom.com
#PackSmart #TravelEssentials #ChronicIllnessGear #ComfortFirst #HealthAids #TravelPreparation #StressLessTravel #PackingList #WellbeingJourney #breathebloom
Tell us if you have lost money to a third-party travel agent
Online travel agency Traveldream has gone into administration, leaving many customers out of pocket. We want to know if you have been impacted or have had a similar experience with a third-party travel agency.
Weāre leaving for Florida a day and a half from now. What do we need to do before we leave?
Tonight weāre packing. I did all of the laundry in the house over the last couple of days. We need to sort, fold, and put away what isnāt going with us, and pack what is.
We need to pack toiletries. Everything that is coming along that isnāt going to be needed tonight or tomorrow needs to be packed.
On Friday morning before work I need to go to the grocery store and pick up some stuff. Bottles of water, maybe some Gatorade, and ice for the coolerā¦ assuming weāre taking the cooler. Maybe we shouldnāt. Itās going to eat up a lot of room. I might be changing my mind on that one. I also need to pack up a ton of protein bars and sugar free snacks. I also, also need to figure out how to keep that stuff from melting in the car. Maybe the cooler is coming after all. I have an insulated lunch bag that I can throw an ice pack into that should work on a day to day basis, but weāre talking about a multiple day drive. I will also need to bring a stash of stomach safe foods to the parks each day, and I will need to have some for the drive home. Thatās a lot of protein bars. I donāt know. I need to think about this.
What else? Chargers for our iPhones, Apple Watches, Air Pods, and laptops. All that needs to be packed. I also need to figure out exactly what my camera needs will be. One digital (my Nikon Z5) and one film (my Nikon FG-20, I think). Do I bring two lenses for the Z5? How much film should I bring for the FG-20? I also need a back pack to hold all of this stuff while I journey through the parks each day. I think I know what to do about all of this. I just have to pack it up.
Should we get an audio book for the long drive there and back? Weāve done that before. What book though? Do you think Jen will be down to listen to Isaac Azimovās Foundation? Am I down to listen to that? Probably not. Thereās a new Stephen King short story collection coming. Is that out yet? Maybe just go with the old standard and listen to a Harry Potter novel? I would be fine with any of them, but 3, 4, and 7 are my favs.
This seems like a lot of things to take care of before we go, but itās really not. Weāll have everything set long before we load up the car and head out on Friday. The only real question I have is, will this place be open when we drive by?
https://robertjames1971.blog/2024/05/22/things-we-need-to-do/
#iphoneography #packing #photography #preparation #roadTrip #roadTripPlans #theGreat2024FloridaRoadTrip #thingsToDoBeforeOurRoadTrip #toDoList #Travel #travelPlans #travelPreparation
https://ukvisa.blog/2022/04/16/uk-visa-fees-2022/
Get the latest on UK visa fees with our updated 2024 guide. Whether you're visiting, studying, or moving for work, we provide the essential fee breakdown to help you budget for your application. From visitor visas to skilled worker permits, our infographic has the figures you need. šāļø #UKVisaCosts #TravelPreparation #VisaFeeUpdate #VisaFee #UKVisaFee #UKVisaFees #VisaFees
