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Where can UK passport holders travel to without a visa? See all 153 destinations
Dorset Echo
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It could be one of the countries that require a visa to enter – sometimes visas are needed in order to check and control the flow of visitors in and out of the country or prevent issues like criminal activities from happening. Currently, the UK...
Andorra, where non-Catholic houses of worship are illegal, gets its first full-time rabbi
Forward
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December 2, 2024
The Gran Valira river and Pont de Paris stand at the heart of the tourist hub of Andorra la Vella, Andorra. (Getty Images) By Philissa Cramer December 2, 2024 (JTA) — The last few years have brought a string of Jewish milestones for Andorra, a...
6 million people are expected to visit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup; New report says U.S. travel system is not ready
WFAA 8 - Texas
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February 21, 2025
On Dec. 1, 2024, almost 3.1 million travelers were screened by TSA, the most ever. The report says this will likely be a monthly occurrence during the World Cup. DALLAS — A new report released this week by the U.S. Travel Association, a nonprofit...
US Excludes Nigerians, Ghanaians, Other Africans From 2025 Visa-Free Travel
The Will
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February 25, 2025
February 25, (THEWILL) – The United States has released its list of eligible countries for the 2025 Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), notably excluding Nigeria, Ghana and other African countries. According to the US Bureau of Consular Affairs, the Visa...
US excludes African nations, UK, others from 2025 visa-free travel
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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February 25, 2025
The United States has released its list of eligible countries for the 2025 Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), notably excluding all African nations and the United Kingdom. While the UK remains eligible under specific conditions, countries like Nigeria,...
'I've travelled to 60 countries – there's one place I would never visit again'
Daily Express
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February 20, 2025
After travelling to 60 countries down the years, Geraldine Joaquim has seen some of the most stunning sights the world has to offer, but there is one place that she has vowed never to visit again. Having begun her jet-setting life whilst working...
'I'll never go back to one country after suffering worst travel experience'
The Mirror
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February 20, 2025
Geraldine revealed that there is one place that she will never visit again ( Image: Cover Images) Seasoned globetrotter Geraldine Joaquim has explored a staggering 60 countries, taking in some of the world's most breathtaking sights along the way....
The Porsche 911 Is the Best-Selling Car in the Tiny Principality of Andorra
Gulf Insider
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February 16, 2025
You’ve probably never heard of the Principality of Andorra. It’s a tiny nation tucked in the Pyrenees region between Spain and France, with a footprint of roughly 181 square miles and a population of about 81,000 people. And those people, as it...
International tourism grew strongly in 2024, and experts are optimistic about 2025
ICEF Monitor
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February 13, 2025
The volume of international tourism recovered almost completely in 2024 from the massive downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism. Globally, 1.4 billion international arrivals were...
Andorra, where non-Catholic houses of worship are illegal, gets first full-time rabbi
The Times of Israel
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(JTA) — The last few years have brought a string of Jewish milestones for Andorra, a tiny, landlocked microstate in the Pyrenees where non-Catholic houses of worship are prohibited by law. Last year, a Jewish lawmaker joined the legislature for...
Catalonia broadcaster CCMA proposes to help Andorra return to Eurovision in 2026
wiwibloggs
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February 6, 2025
Andorra’s potential return to Eurovision has sparked recent discussions, especially after years of declining participation since its last appearance in 2009. Now, a new opportunity for Andorra to make a comeback has emerged, tied to the autonomous...
Why International tourist arrivals are expected to grow?
The FINANCIAL
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January 21, 2025
With 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals recorded globally, 2024 marked the recovery of international tourism from the worst crisis in the sector’s history. A majority of destinations welcomed more international tourists in 2024 than they...
$3.5 Million Homes in Andorra
The New York Times
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January 31, 2025
This four-bedroom stone house from 2001 is near the center of Ordino, the northernmost of seven parishes that make up Andorra, the independent principality situated between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. For more than 700 years,...
Andorra Stands Committed To Climate Action And Transparency - Official
MENAFN
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November 19, 2024
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 19. Andorra stands committed to climate action and transparency, the country's Secretary of State for energy Transition, Transport, and Mobility David Massoni said in the national statement at the COP29 summit today,...
Save £35pp with Just Go’s holiday to Andorra, Montserrat and the Pyrenees
Braintree and Witham Times
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Offering something for everyone, Just Go’s getaway to Andorra, Montserrat and the Pyrenees will be simply unforgettable. Marvel at the stunning peaks and plunging valleys and discover the striking mountain range of the Pyrenees for yourself. With...
UN stats show international travel hit 99% of pre-pandemic levels in 2024
TR Business
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January 28, 2025
UN Tourism data showed the Middle East, Europe and Africa saw the strongest results in 2024 relative to 2019. With 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals recorded globally, the latest World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism showed marked...
More than 1.4 billion people travelled internationally in 2024
The Rising Nepal
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By Lilit Marcus, Jan 26: Feel like airport security lines keep getting longer, or that you’re booking hotel reservations way further in advance than you used to? It’s true. The UN’s World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has just released its 2024...
Travel agencies ramp up preparations for tourism products after China announces visa-free treatment for 9 more countries
Global Times
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A tourist from Pakistan take a selfie at Hongyadong scenic area in Yuzhong district, in southwest China's Chongqing, July 8, 2024. Chongqing has handled more than 150,000 inbound and outbound foreign passengers in the first half of this year, 4.9...
Travel writing
Norfolk Daily News - Nebraska
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Something that I love to do, aside from writing and reading, is traveling. When I travel, I write about it in my various travel journals and on my travel blog; and when I can’t travel, I read about other people’s travels. I think my deep interest...
Azerbaijan's Baku To Host Meeting Of UN Regional Commission For Tourism In Europe
MENAFN
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January 24, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 24. The Azerbaijani delegation headed by Chairman of the State tourism Agency Fuad Naghiyev visited Spain within the framework of the international tourism exhibition“FITUR” in Madrid, Trend...