Algeria condemns France over canceled visa exemption for diplomats
France’s abrupt termination of visa exemptions for Algerian diplomats has drastically strained relations. Algeria vows reciprocal restrictions. The…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Laos tops list of cheapest international travel destinations for 2025
Affordable travel in 2025 highlights Laos and Kazakhstan, where daily expenses average under $20. Other budget-friendly international destinations…
Americans Face New Hurdles in Bid for European Residency
Americans face more restrictions obtaining European residency as countries tighten Golden Visa and non-investment routes. Updated costs, ETIAS…
Thailand Digital Arrival Card required for all travelers from May 2025
Thailand imposes the digital TDAC for all foreign arrivals from May 2025. Tourist visa applicants must again show…
Japan JESTA Explained: Online Travel Approval for Visa-Free Visitors
U.S. immigration tightens in April 2026 with slow Visa Bulletin dates, expanded social media vetting, and processing pauses…
Ireland Embassy mistake on visa type can lead to travel disruption
Getting the wrong visa from the Irish embassy can disrupt your travel, cause entry denial, and financial loss.…
Schengen visa applications rise in 2024 but remain below 2019 levels
Schengen visa demand surged to 11.7 million in 2024, as France, Spain, and Germany dominate applications. Approval rates…
Spain orders Airbnb to pull 65,000 short-term rentals over rule breaches
Spain blocked 65,000 Airbnb listings after updating regulations in 2025 to combat overtourism and a housing crisis. These…
Philippines pushes Unified ASEAN Visa to boost Southeast Asia tourism
The Philippines leads in proposing a Unified ASEAN Visa to streamline travel across Southeast Asia, allowing tourists to…