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Hong Kong Airport To Tsim Sha Tsui Via A25 Bus (1/10 The Price Of Uber, Almost As Fast)

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 […]

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UK FCDO re-issues ‘all but essential travel’ warning for UAE, urging travellers to confirm flights before heading to airports

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

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paper forms dropped as e-Arrival Card becomes sole entry document

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

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Global Mediation Summit Draws 400 Delegates to Hong Kong, Bolstering Legal-Services Mobility

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

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UK Spy Verdict Puts Hong Kong Trade Offices Under Scrutiny, Raises Diplomatic Travel Risks

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

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AirAsia Diverts Manila-Hong Kong Flights to Macau from 9 May, Forcing Travellers to Rethink HK Access

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

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Texans’ schedule leak reveals early AFC South showdown in the United Kingdom

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

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Dogs and Cats on trains? Here’s what Indian Railways allows

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

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways accelerates presence in Hong Kong

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

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Holiday consumption surges – Chinadaily.com.cn

Tourists buy duty-free goods at a store in Haikou, Hainan province, during the May Day holiday. SU BIKUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China”s consumption vitality burst during the recently concluded May Day holiday, with the sales revenue of related sectors growing by 14.3 percent year-on-year, indicating a further release of consumption potential, according to value-added tax invoice

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Middle East airspace closures trigger flight cancellations and Tube disruption this weekend

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

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The Old-School Resort with a Cool Indie Streak and Fascinating Naval History That Is One of the UK’s Best Seaside Towns to Visit

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,

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What Was The Worst UK Airport for Delays in 2025? The Answer Won’t Surprise You

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

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Hengqin Port rolls out ‘Smart Immigration Clearance’, promising friction-free travel for Hong Kong–Macao commuters

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

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Ex-Hong Kong police officer and UK border agent jailed for ‘shadow policing’ dissidents

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

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