Life & Health

Life & Health

Syria: Canada amends economic sanctions — 24 entities removed from list

Bahrain travel warning upgraded by UK FCDO — heightened regional tensions cited

East Timor: New 2026 flight routes improve access from North America

South Korea extends K-ETA visa waiver for Australians and Kiwis — until December 31, 2026

Cambodia-Thailand Border Travel — Avoid All Travel Advisories Issued

Palau: Digital entry form with QR code now mandatory for all arrivals

Nepal flights: Book now for April and May treks before post-election demand rises

Papua New Guinea: Air Niugini cancels Boeing 787 order — shifts to A220s for regional expansion

Japan’s departure tax triples in July 2026 — adds $55 per family

Mongolia extends visa-free travel for Australians and Kiwis — through 2026

Bhutan implements 5% GST on all tour packages effective January 2026

Tuvalu: Inaugural national cultural festival in May 2026 — high demand expected

Thailand extends visa-free entry to 60 days for Australians and New Zealanders

GCC ‘Schengen-style’ single tourist visa on track for 2026 — simplifies multi-country travel

Indonesia volcano alerts updated February 2026 — check exclusion zones

Jordan: Ramadan impacts travel from February 28 to March 29, 2026

Taiwan: Starlux launches first European route to Prague in August 2026 — new premium option

Israel: Mandatory ETA-IL travel authorization required for 2026 travel — adds $8 USD per application

China: Australian government warns of new embassy phone scams

Kiribati entry simplified — health form scrapped as of January 2026