Europe

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.

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.

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

Travel news you may have missed this week. Read up on this out-of-this-world dating idea, hear calls for a quicker vaccine rollout, and find out why holidays in Australia remain no bueno.

These may not be the shots to sing about, but they’re definitely a travel necessity.

Little do people know that the Balkans is home to outstanding untamed nature, otherworldly landscapes, picturesque mountains, scenic views, crystalline lakes and rivers, and numerous national parks.

While there are many locations to choose from for a day trip, Den Haag and Rotterdam are the most frequented due to distance.

Exploring the pancake trail last year was the trip of a lifetime for me, so I decided to relive the experience by backpacking through Europe. Here's how the experiences compare:

Whilst backpacking solo through Europe, I randomly chose to visit Slovenia. To be honest, I’d barely even researched Slovenia before visiting the country, but because of that, I was more than pleasantly surprised upon arriving.

When visiting Italy, exploring Venice becomes a must for so many reasons. If you’re short on time, or on a layover, just know that you can appreciate Venice even in just five hours!

I spent a month exploring the wonders of Croatia and there's no denying the Balkan nation’s beauty. It will captivate tourists of all kinds.

Travelling with the people we love allows us to create more memories with them and to learn new things about them. This Mother’s Day, #teamZafigo shares destinations that we’d love to travel to with our mothers.