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Japan is Reopening to Tourists Starting June 10, 2022
Japan has been closed to tourists since the beginning of the pandemic, and for a long time, there was no sign of the country reopening for tourism purposes. This left many people frustrated and wondering if they’ll ever be able to travel to Japan again. Fortunately, things seem to be ...
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The CDC Now Recommends Getting Tested As Close to Departure Day As Possible
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending that travelers get tested as close to departure day as possible. The updated guidelines are for both domestic and international travel and suggest that everyone should get tested no more than three days before their trip. If you have ...
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Do Both Parents Have to Be Present for a Child Passport?
Obtaining a passport for your child can be somewhat confusing. The rules and steps that you need to follow are different from getting an adult passport, and it’s important that you’re familiar with these differences in order to avoid any complications down the road. To make the process a little ...
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Airline Bookings Are on the Rise Once Again
The pandemic took a big hit on the travel industry, especially when it came to airline flight bookings. Airline sales were down significantly, and it’s taken a long time for them to ramp back up. But it seems that there may finally be a light at the end of the ...
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Easy-to-Use Apps For Tracking Business Travel Expenses
The last thing you need to worry about while on a business trip is tracking your expenses. It can be time-consuming, and there are a lot of other things that you need to be focusing on. Luckily, there are a lot of apps out there that can help solve this ...
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Carry-On Bag Must-Haves For Travelers
Packing the right items in your carry-on bag can drastically alter your trip. Although, being prepared for your travels is easier said than done. There are a lot of things that you need to take with you, and forgetting even one of those items can make your experience go from ...
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What the SAP Concur Survey Tells Us About the Future of Business Travel
The coronavirus pandemic certainly took a toll on the business travel industry. Businesses either limited sending employees on trips or stopped sending employees altogether. It’s no secret that it’s been a tough few years for business travel, and there’s no telling exactly what the future holds for the industry. Although, ...
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A State Department Passport Fund is Struggling to Recover From COVID
The coronavirus pandemic took a significant toll on the travel industry, and the effects are still lingering today. When the pandemic first began, most people couldn’t travel internationally, meaning there wasn’t a need to obtain new passports or renew existing passports. This wasn’t good news for the State Department’s Bureau ...
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Top Covid Resources For Traveling Abroad
Traveling abroad during COVID can certainly be confusing. There are a number of rules and restrictions in place, and on top of that, those rules and restrictions are constantly changing. It’s understandable if you feel overwhelmed right now, but traveling abroad during COVID doesn’t have to be complicated. Simply having ...
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