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Even as life begins to go back to ‘normal’, there are still some ways to go when it comes to travelling abroad. The WHO advises against vaccine passports and flight prices showing a trend in steeper fees.

Interstate travel permits for work purposes will be disallowed to urge the public to celebrate Eid al-Adha at home and some travel destinations to cure travel itch.

Plastic pollution in the tourism sector remains a problem. And COVID-19 is only exacerbating it. The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) gathers tourism organisations to work towards environmental sustainability, specifically eradicating plastic pollution caused by tourism.

Silversea Fleet cruise to many parts of the world and already getting demands from emerging countries including Malaysia whereas one of the top visited travel destinations in the world, Venice disallows large cruise ships.

The government is considering relaxing movement restrictions that will benefit anyone fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes possibly allowing them to travel and dine-in at restaurants.

Malaysia moves up a spot, becoming one of the most powerful passports in the world despite the pandemic. But a lack of tourists is seeing the local arts industries potentially becoming extinct.

The airline industry has taken the need for evolution in stride. As can be seen in this list of the 20 safest airlines for 2021 and the launch of Malaysia Aviation Group’s Journify.

Malaysia’s COVID-19 vaccination rate ranks among the best per capita in the world, turning our luck around as authorities begin discussing the possible ease of restrictions for fully vaccinated people

ll the vaccine highlights over the weekend right here! Sarawak aiming to achieve herd immunity in mid-August. Meanwhile, in Selangor, residents can apply for RM20 worth of Grab rebates for rides to PPVs.

It turns out that you really can have a hot vaxx summer – as long as your vaccine is approved under the WHO’s Emergency Use Listing.

The Tokyo Olympics is set to continue with limited spectators. But that may change to no spectators at all due an increase of COVID-19 cases in Japan. That and restrictions that are unlikely to lift soon.

Same formula, different regulations. The barring of AstraZeneca vaccines produced outside of Europe is frustrating millions of international travellers who’ve been fully inoculated against COVID-19.

That long-overdue local getaway can finally be realised as Langkawi is expected to reopen to vacationers this September. The only condition: you need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Malaysians are struggling to survive the FMCO. While we fight COVID-19, let’s also fight the urge to give up. Whether it’s for food or diapers, here’s where to go to look for help or to help others.

Only china-made vaccines are accepted in China, while Sinovac’s not accepted in most countries. Meanwhile, researchers are contemplating mixing and matching COVID-19 jabs. Things are getting messy with the vaccine wars, so we’ve simplified it for you.

The current COVID state in Malaysia isn’t looking too well whereas Singapore is taking on a new approach while other countries are experiencing a mixture of progress and regress.

You’ve been to the Gaudi museums and gardens all around beautiful Barcelona, but thanks to Airbnb, you’ll be able to stay in one of Gaudi’s architectural masterpieces this autumn.

There’s no better place than the edge of outer space if you’re looking to go on a holiday that’s guaranteed to be free of COVID-19.

Are you a young traveller itching to explore the world again? Well, the Contiki Travel Lounge has something tailor-made just for you – mystery trips with unreal discounts!

We’re hopeful for a smooth road to recovery for Malaysia – especially when it comes to travel. Here’s what we have to say and our take on enjoying a hot vaxxed summer.

The government is considering relaxing travel restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated and introducing the use of vaccine passports once herd immunity is achieved.

Langkawi’s Kunang Kunang Heritage Villas scored top ratings amongst guests and nabbed an award while they were at it earlier this month.

Tourism is slowly making a comeback with top destinations such as Phuket reopening in July, and now Bali announcing plans to reopen borders next month. Here’s exactly what’s going on.

Those who have been administered with vaccines produced in Russia, India, and China may not be allowed to enter Europe.