The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has confirmed that its advisory against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates remains current as of 11 May 2026. The guidance—originally upgraded in February at the height of the Iran conflict—was reviewed again last night and still urges British nationals to defer non-critical

Just a short travel note here on travel to and from Hong Kong International Airport. As tempting as it is to use Uber or taxi, if you’re willing to step on a bus you can get to your destination in Kowloon for almost as fast and a fraction of the price via CityFlyer. I was

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) reiterated on 9 May 2026 that it continues to advise against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates, citing the risk of renewed Iranian strikes on civilian infrastructure. The travel-advice page, reviewed on 10 May, reminds British nationals that travel within or out of

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has refreshed its India travel advice, recording that paper versions of the new e-Arrival Card are no longer accepted at Indian airports. The page—dated 10 May 2026—now directs British nationals to submit the electronic form online within 72 hours of departure and to carry the QR-code

Hong Kong cemented its ambition to become the “world’s mediation capital” as more than 400 lawmakers, corporate counsel and dispute-resolution specialists from 48 jurisdictions gathered at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 8 May for the inaugural Global Mediation Summit. The event was the first major conference hosted by the International Organization for

A London jury on 8 May convicted Bill Yuen Chung-biu, office manager of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (ETO), and private-security consultant Peter Wai Chi-leung of assisting a foreign intelligence service by surveilling exiled Hong Kong activists in Britain. Beijing denounced the ruling as a “political stunt”, while the Hong Kong SAR Government

Philippines AirAsia has quietly amended its summer schedule, re-routing flight Z2 1264 (Manila → Hong Kong) to land at Macau International Airport (MFM) instead of Hong Kong International (HKG) from 9 May through 24 October 2026. The carrier’s travel-notice page lists the service as “Re-route to MFM”, while advising ticket-holders to use the Ask Bo

As is customary during NFL Schedule Release Week, various early leaks of specific matchups hit the sports media space for public consumption. This year is no different, as the first official leak involves the Houston Texans and an early trip across the pond to Wembley Stadium in London, England. According to an independent report published

PP Libeesh Kumar Last Updated: 10 May 2026, 08:59 AM IST At present, there has been a rise in passengers carrying puppies and kittens in general coaches. Representational Image Travelling with pets such as cats and dogs on trains without proper documents can lead to legal issues, and such cases have been increasing recently. Railway

The event introduced the airline’s upcoming direct route between Hong Kong and Phu Quoc, scheduled to launch on May 22. Sun PhuQuoc Airways will operate five weekly flights on the route as part of its broader international expansion strategy following market growth in Taiwan, mainland China, and South Korea. The airline also appointed OpenSky as

London Heathrow—Europe’s busiest hub for corporate travel—warned passengers on Friday, 8 May, that a “small number” of flights have been cancelled or delayed after several Gulf states again closed segments of their airspace in response to regional tensions. For mobility managers needing emergency visa extensions or alternative entry documentation, VisaHQ can streamline applications with its

No matter where I go, I always get the same things. I may be a huge fan of travel and adventure. Trying new things, doing things I am afraid of. There is an excitement in that. However, when it comes to food and drink, I am a man of routine. I love red meat and

Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA The recent reopening of Cathay Pacific’s The Wing First Class lounge in Hong Kong might look like a simple refurbishment story, but it’s the latest salvo in a global airline-lounge race. The details in The

With its South Parade Piers, rows of colourful beach huts and cobbled streets, Southsea brims with British retro seaside charm. But, to be worthy of a place on Time Out’s list of the UK’s best seaside towns to visit, it needs a little more to it than that. Sure enough, Southsea has also got fascinating historical landmarks,

You’ve done everything you possibly can to ensure your trip goes smoothly – booked your train to arrive at the airport hours ahead of boarding, put all your documents in separate pouch, arranged pick-up on the other side. Then, at the final hurdle, you hear that your flight has been delayed and all of your meticulous planning

The Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone took a decisive step toward a paper-less border on 7 May when authorities activated facial-recognition-based “Smart Immigration Clearance” at all one-stop joint-service vehicle lanes in Hengqin Port. The system, jointly developed by Macao’s Public Security Police Force, Zhuhai border inspectors and the Hengqin economic bureau, allows pre-registered drivers and passengers

A London jury on 7 May convicted Peter Wai, a UK Border Force officer, and Bill Yuen, a former Hong Kong policeman, of helping China’s Ministry of State Security monitor Hong Kong pro-democracy activists in Britain. Prosecutors described the pair’s activities—surveillance, harassment and data gathering on exiled campaigners—as an unprecedented case of “transnational repression” involving

From American car icons like the Corvette and Cobra, to the most famous oval in the racing world and Art Deco beauties, to the early days of mass motorization in the USA – America’s premier automobile museums have something to offer for every enthusiast. Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, Auburn, Indiana For anyone who loves

Australians love a road trip almost as much as we love our furry friends. They’re considered part of the family, and few want to leave them behind while on a holiday. But in Australia, the two don’t always co-exist well. Between long stretches of road without a suitable place for pups to stretch their legs