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The Only Way to See Peru's Giant Desert Drawings is From a Plane – Here's What You Need to Know
Peru’s Nazca Desert draws 300,000 visitors annually to witness monumental geoglyphs that remain invisible from ground level. This peculiarity transforms an arid plateau in southern Peru into a playground for Cessnas and wild theories. The figures span 174 square miles between the towns of Nazca and Palpa, 250 miles south of Lima. UNESCO classified the site in 1994, but protection remains challenging against urban development and occasional looters. The Nazca people carved these lines between 500 BC and 500 AD, never able to admire their work in its entirety. An irony that still fuels debate. Flight Tours: The Only Way ...
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Europe's New Digital Border System: What International Travelers Need to Know Before October 12
The European Union is rolling out a major change to how it manages border crossings, and if you’re planning a European vacation, you’ll want to know about it. While EU citizens and long-term visa holders won’t be affected, anyone visiting Europe for stays under three months will encounter a new system. Called the EES (Entry/Exit System), it’s finally launching on October 12 after several delays. Here’s what you need to know. The End of Passport Stamps Until now, border control officers across Europe have manually stamped passports of non-EU travelers. That’s about to become a thing of the past. The ...
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The ideal destination for swimming at the end of October, less than 3 hours by plane from European capitals
Late October in most European capitals means 10-15°C and frequent rain. The idea of swimming in warm-enough water while it’s still possible becomes obsessive. Problem: most European seas are already cold. Spain shows 18°C, Greece 20°C, Malta barely 19°C. To find genuinely swimmable water without flying for five hours, one option remains: Tunisia. Under 3 hours flight from most European capitals, with sea temperatures between 22 and 24°C and reasonable prices. Tunisia: Europe’s last warm swimming spot in late October In October, when most Mediterranean destinations shut down, Tunisia holds steady. Water hovers between 23 and 24°C in Djerba, 21 ...
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Corsica's Bold Move: Subsidizing 250,000 Tourist Seats to Combat Overtourism
It’s not every day that a destination pays to bring in more tourists—especially when fighting overtourism. Yet that’s exactly what Corsica is doing. The Corsican authorities have announced plans to subsidize 250,000 airline seats annually to the Mediterranean island, but there’s a catch: they’re only doing it during the off-season. The goal? Spread visitor numbers throughout the year rather than cramming everyone into the peak summer months, while filling the genuinely quiet periods when hotels and restaurants struggle. 12 Flight Routes Targeted This innovative scheme, which could set a precedent across Europe, will launch in the coming months. Corsican authorities ...
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5 Essential Tips to Survive Long-Haul Flights
Swimming in the ocean, lake or river, forest walks, mountain hikes, bike rides, but also long car journeys or flights – vacations are ultimately a combination of activities and situations we’re not necessarily used to. And these might require some advice, often simple and even common sense, to ensure everything goes smoothly each time. Today, let’s focus on something relevant for those who have or will have a long flight ahead – transatlantic or even longer. Five tips to physically prepare yourself for such journeys. Creating your own environment 1- Adjust your sleep schedule: long-haul flights mean, unless you’re flying ...
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Could a "Golden Passport" Be Your Ticket to Living Abroad?
…assuming, of course, you have the financial means. Long established and widely practiced, the “golden passport” system allows people to relocate abroad relatively easily, bypassing many of the usual hurdles that others face when making such a move. Here’s what you need to know… What exactly is a “Golden Passport”? A “golden passport” refers to a special program that allows you to reside in—and even relatively easily obtain citizenship of—a country through investment alone. Often you can retain your original nationality too, if you wish. There’s also a similar option called a “Golden Visa,” which grants long-term residence permits, with ...
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US Government Shutdown: What American Travelers Need to Know Right Now
Sure, it’s not the first time this has happened, but still. It matters because what Americans call a “shutdown” – beyond its implications for the country and its citizens – can also affect tourists visiting or planning to visit the US. And since October 1st, the United States has once again entered a shutdown period. What exactly is a shutdown? A shutdown, in its political and economic definition as used in the USA, refers to the immediate closure of government services and the furloughing without pay of all non-essential federal employees – tens of thousands of people critical to the ...
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FOUR SEASONS!
WHERE TO GO IN WINTER?
In Europe, the cold, the rain, the low temperatures and short sunny periods do not encourage travelling. The better destinations include the ski resorts in the Alps and the Pyrenees (France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Spain) or for those who feel the cold more Andalusia still has reasonable sunshine.
In Asia the season is still favourable for visitors! Thailand, Vietnam, southern China (the north however can still be icy at this time), Burma and India are still sunny with reasonable temperatures and less tourists during this time.
In Africa the north is still cool, good for discovering the Sahara but not recommended for those wishing to visit the beaches.
Towards the south, in Kenya, Tanzania or South Africa, the high season is starting but with a risk of excessive heat on the east coast.
In America, we would suggest Central America, South America and the Caribbean (for example: Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina and Chile). The U.S. deserts are still pleasant at this time before the scorching summer heat arrives.
Our choice
For skiers, the French and Spanish Pyrenees have plenty of small family ski resorts with good snow and reasonable prices even during the festive season.
Southern Australia will certainly satisfy those with a taste for adventure down under as it's entering its summer season. The ideal time for surfing, swimming and meeting the koalas, emus and opossums, not forgetting the famous laughing kookaburra.
Between those two destinations we find Senegal; a stopover warmed as much by the weather as the smiles and sunny dispositions of the people.
WHERE TO GO IN SPRING?
In Europe, the weather is becoming favourable for travelling: The amount of sunshine is increasing steadily throughout the continent; the Mediterranean coast is starting to benefit from warm temperatures and the sea is becoming pleasant for swimming. For certain countries in the south, such as Spain and Greece, spring is the best time to visit: Neither too hot or too crowded with tourists. Andalusia, Crete, Malta and the south of Italy are good choices right now. Northern countries are becoming appealing although still a little cool. The Scandinavian countries boast endless days and holidays without nights right now!
In Asia, the weather is becoming far less agreeable: Heat waves are starting to be experienced in numerous countries. India, Thailand and Burma are extremely hot right now, enough to cause hundreds of deaths each year. China and Japan are more welcoming even if conditions are still a little trying at times. The monsoon season will settle in towards the end of spring across this area with the exception of only a few areas such as Indonesia or Tamil Nadu in India. It's a great season for visiting Australia or the southern islands of Indonesia.
In Africa, this season is ideal for the countries of the Maghreb which are experiencing sunny weather with pleasant temperatures, like all the Mediterranean countries.
In the extreme south, daylight hours are starting to diminish although the weather is still pleasant.
In America, we would suggest North America or Central America down to northern Brazil, basking in warm sunshine at present at the beginning of a pleasant climatic period. California, Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala and Venezuela are definitely worth considering at this time. The further south you go the more the season tends towards southern winter, often very humid.
Our choice
If you wish to visit Europe, go to Portugal and enjoy summertime temperatures with a refreshing Atlantic breeze, or visit Scotland which is rarely as beautiful and warm as it is during spring in the month of May.
If you dream of tropical destinations then Reunion should satisfy your desires for summer weather and exoticism.
A little closer to Europe but also somewhat different in character, it is a great time to venture inland near the deserts at Tozeur in Tunisia or visit the Jordan valley just before the scorching heat of summer, it is currently experiencing warm sunshine with noticeably absent rain.
WHERE TO GO IN SUMMER?
In Europe, it's the height of the peak season! Millions of holidaymakers from around the world invade the beaches and countryside of Southern Europe. The climate is great for travel for just about the whole of the continent with just a few areas effected by extreme heat (Andalusia, Southern Italy, Greece etc..)
The north of Europe is lovely, summer is the ideal time to visit those countries that are generally considered a little cold and damp such as Ireland, Scotland or Holland.
In Asia, this season is considered the least favourable: The monsoon season is at its height over the majority of this area with the exception of only a few countries (Kerala or Tamil Nadu in India, Bali and the southern islands of Indonesia, the north of Australia etc...). Everywhere else a hot, moist and very humid climate prevails.
In Africa, the Maghreb countries are invaded by tourists, the climate is hot (sometimes extremely hot close to the desert) and dry, the Atlantic coast of Morocco is pleasant thanks to the ocean influence.
Further to the south it is the rainy season and it is only along the latitudes of Kenya and Tanzania that the climate becomes favourable to visitors.
In America, the north is generally hot and dry (sometimes extremely hot in the deserts towards the west of the USA). Central America experiences a short rainy season at this time but towards the south the conditions are more favourable.
For all the continents, September is generally the best choice: The end of the monsoons, no more heat waves, less tourists and lower prices. Don't hesitate to take your holidays in September when there are only advantages.
Our choice
Corsica is perfect right now for those looking for paradisiacal beaches with turquoise water, although close to mainland Europe it will feel like you are on the other side of the globe!
It is a great time to discover northern Europe, particularly somewhere such as Iceland where the sun does not set during this period.
For those wishing to go down under, Australia is great right now. The sea may be a little cool for swimming but the weather is still very pleasant and you could even go skiing in the south where it is right in the middle of its winter season!
WHERE TO GO IN AUTUMN?
In Europe, during the beginning of autumn, Mediterranean destinations are still pleasant: The south coast of Turkey, southern Italy and Spain as well as the southern Mediterranean islands (Cyprus, Crete and certain Greek islands). Towards the end of autumn it will be more difficult to find sunny destinations in Europe.
In Asia, the best season is just starting! From the month of October, Thailand, Vietnam and the south of China or India will be very welcoming with a climate that is once again very pleasant now the monsoon period is easing.
In Africa, the north is also very enjoyable with temperatures easing after the summer heat waves. The inland towns of Morocco, the Tunisian desert and Egypt are seeing a lessening in the number of tourists and a pleasant but not overwhelming heat.
More towards the south, Senegal, Madagascar and South Africa are entering a sunny period.
In America, we would recommend Central America, South America and the Caribbean where the rainy season is coming to a close (for example; Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina and Chile). The end of autumn is also a great time to visit Death Valley and the deserts of the United States.
Our choice
Turkey is a very pleasant destination at this time of the year after the high temperatures of summer, especially if you wish to visit other areas than the coast.
Cyprus with its Mediterranean climate offers you warm temperatures even in October.
If you would prefer visiting some Asian countries then India is entering into its tourist season, Mumbai and Calcutta have excellent climatic conditions right now.
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