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UK holidaymakers face major change as new EU passport rules confirmed
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 30, 2025
The UK Government today announced that the European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin in October. The EES is a digital border control platform that will replace manual passport stamping for non-EU nationals entering the Schengen...
Escape the Crowds: The 12 Best August Travel Spots You Haven’t Thought Of
Travelbinger
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July 28, 2025
August is travel’s ultimate paradox. It’s when you have vacation time but everywhere you want to go is packed with everyone else who also has vacation time. It’s when the weather is perfect for travel but the prices are perfect for bankrupting...
Want to know a secret for a budget holiday? Try the Switzerland of Latvia
The Herald (Scotland)
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July 29, 2025
However, it’s more than possible that you haven't heard of Sigulda, a mere €3 and 50-minute bus trip from Riga, because it’s a well-kept local secret. Often known as the Switzerland of Latvia, it’s hugely popular with domestic and neighbouring...
Blue Badge holders may be able to use it on holiday
Euro Weekly News
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July 29, 2025
Blue Badge holders may be able to use their Badges on holiday. Photo Credit: Leicestershire County Council Blue Badge holders that will be going on holiday abroad, including to Spain, this year will be glad to be made aware of this little-known...
Holidaymakers in France could be turned away at the border for five reasons
The Mirror
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July 25, 2025
Brits planning to jet off to France, Spain and other popular holiday spots could soon be turned away at the border if they don't have a travel permit. Post-Brexit rules mean that anyone travelling on a British passport will need this document...
Russian Tourists Get a Nightmare New Vacation Destination as Flight Choices Dwindle
The Daily Beast
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July 28, 2025
Russian tourists can look forward to easier North Korean vacations following the introduction of direct flights between the two countries. Visits to Europe have become increasingly challenging for Russians following their country’s invasion of...
Kazakhstan Opens Visa-Free Travel To 56 Countries
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Kazakhstan is preparing to ease its border controls by expanding visa-free access to citizens of 56 countries, according to a recent announcement from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The move is part of a...
European Geographical Centre, Lithuania
The Architects’ Journal
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July 28, 2025
The competition will select a team to create a new scientific facility serving students and tourists visiting the site which is located 26km north of Vilnius and has been recognised as the centre of the European subcontinent since 1989. The new...
Giffgaff UK Launches New Travel Data Add Ons for Mobile Roaming
ISP Review
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July 28, 2025
Mobile network provider giffgaff, which is owned by Telefónica and harnesses O2’s virtual operator (MVNO) platform in the UK, has today launched a new range of travel data (4G/5G mobile broadband) add-ons that will be available to customers who...
IShowSpeed’s Vilnius visit sparks fan frenzy and tourism boost
The New Zealand Herald
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July 27, 2025
Lately his real star power has come from his international tours, during which he blitzes into foreign countries to see the sights while surrounded by screaming teenagers, all of it live-streamed. Speed’s TikTok-era travelogues often descend into...
Canadian passport vs US passport: Which one lets you travel more and has fewer restrictions?
The Times of India
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It is an age-old debate of Canadian passport vs. US passport—which one actually unlocks more travel freedom around the world? If you’ve ever wondered whether a Canadian or US passport gives you more travel freedom, you’re not alone. It’s a hot...
Travellers with Blue Badge may be able to use it abroad on holiday this summer
The Mirror
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July 23, 2025
If you're living with a physical disability, health condition that affects your ability to walk safely, or a hidden illness such as dementia, autism or Parkinson's, you might be eligible for a Blue Badge. This badge allows you to park closer to...
The 12 summer holiday mistakes nearly all families make – that risk fungal infections and eye-bleeding diseases
The Sun
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July 27, 2025
SUMMER holiday season is finally upon us. Whether you’re going camping in the UK or jetting off for an all-inclusive break abroad, there’s a lot to consider before you travel. 5 Heading on holiday this summer? Don't make these mistakesCredit:...
‘Postcard-perfect’ holiday destination with unspoilt beaches not heaving with tourists
Daily Express
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July 27, 2025
With popular holiday destinations like Spain, Greece, and Portugal dealing with scorching temperatures and wildfire warnings over the summer months, Lithuania has emerged as the perfect alternative destination. With unspoilt beaches, vast pine...
Passport rules for 29 EU countries as UK tourists warned to make checks
Chronicle Live
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July 26, 2025
Holidaymakers are being urged to check their passports to make sure they can enter EU countries this summer. If you don't meet certain criteria when travelling to one of 29 countries, you could find yourself turned away. The UK Foreign Office has...
I lived a ‘nomadic life’ in a car and traveled Asia – 4 apples were $25 but my ‘expat’ tip saved me so much money
The U.S. Sun
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July 26, 2025
AN avid traveler has ditched his life in the Netherlands to take on an exciting nomadic lifestyle with his wife, son, and two cats, moving around from country to country. The family has settled in a number of countries, including China, Iraq, and...
Nik Rabinowitz's best holiday ever? His entire life before kids
Times LIVE
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July 26, 2025
Favourite hotel? The Drake, Toronto. Cool vibe. Theatre. And every room has a book titled God is Very Disappointed in You. Inspirational. What I think when I see South Africans abroad? “I hope they talk smack about me in Afrikaans.” Bucket-list...
The Etias scheme is coming and UK travellers will have to pay €20 visit Europe
The Travel Magazine
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July 26, 2025
15 The new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias) visa-waiver system for British travellers (and other nationals of third countries) wishing to visit Europe is due to be rolled out in the last quarter of 2026. The cost of the...
UK tourists issued blue and burgundy passport warning for 29 countries
Birmingham Live
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July 26, 2025
Brits who fail to ensure their passport requirements match the European Union destinations they're flying to could see themselves turned away. British tourists are being warned over travelling to 29 countries with their burgundy or blue passports....
Latest UK passport rules for all travel to the EU
Liverpool Echo
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July 26, 2025
Sophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer 07:00, 26 Jul 2025 If you are heading on holiday soon - or travelling for business - you will need to sure you can legally travel to one of 29 countries. Whilst UK passport holders may have a passport to...