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A composite image showing photos of a Sydney ferry, bus, light rail, and train in counter clockwise order from top left to bottom left, with a black adult and green child Opal card in the middle.

Had an Opal card when you were in Sydney with unused balance? Withdraw it before the government gets it.

Posted by By Travel Maker October 22, 2025
Have you visited Sydney Australia and the surrounding areas and bought an Opal card to use on the public transport system in the last 5 years? Did you have balance…
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A screenshot of the Taiwan Arrival Card website

Taiwan Arrival Card to go online – Paper version phased out from October 1, 2025

Posted by By Travel Maker September 18, 2025
Up till now, Taiwan required foreign visitors to fill out an arrival card on paper when they arrive. From October 1st 2025, the paper version will be phased out, and…
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Day trips from Hamburg: Lübeck | All seasons + winter itinerary suggestions how to see it on the cheap

Day trips from Hamburg: Lübeck | All seasons + winter itinerary suggestions how to see it on the cheap

Posted by By Travel Maker December 26, 2024
Lübeck is a perfect place for a day trip from Hamburg. Check out this list of things to do in Lübeck for all seasons.
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Christmas in Lübeck, Germany: Medieval Christmas market and how to get discounted Christmas chocolate + photos

Christmas in Lübeck, Germany: Medieval Christmas market and how to get discounted Christmas chocolate + photos

Posted by By Travel Maker December 26, 2024
An overview of the Lübeck Christmas market, what Lübeck looks like in winter, beautiful photos, and how you can save money on Christmas chocolate (spoiler alert: go after December 25th).
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3 things to see at Christmas time in Hamburg, Germany

3 things to see at Christmas time in Hamburg, Germany

Posted by By Travel Maker December 22, 2024
Check out these 3 things you can do in Hamburg at Christmas
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Your practical guide to German Christmas markets: What to see, do, buy, and eat

Posted by By Travel Maker December 21, 2024
Check out my practical guide for visitors about Christmas markets in Germany plus what to see, buy, and eat.
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China gives 30-day visa-free entry to these 38 countries (Full List)

China gives 30-day visa-free entry to these 38 countries (Full List)

Posted by By Travel Maker November 29, 2024
On November 22nd 2024, China's Foreign minister has announced that in a trial to run from November 30th 2024 to December 31st 2025, China will double the 15-day visa free…
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Quick guide to 4 architectural attractions in Barcelona you can see on a budget

Quick guide to 4 architectural attractions in Barcelona you can see on a budget

Posted by By Travel Maker November 5, 2024
If you don't have time or want to pay to see Barcelona's architectural attractions, here is how you can see some of them on the cheap.
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CONFRIMED: Entering Europe won’t be free anymore for visa-free travellers

Posted by By Travel Maker August 24, 2024
The European Union has announced on August 1 that the delayed ETIAS program will finally be in place in the first half of 2025, affecting all travellers including tourists and…
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Green northern lights in the night sky

The aurora borealis (northern lights): what it is, how to increase your chances of seeing them, and the *best* time to see them in Reykjavik, Iceland

Posted by By Travel Maker August 4, 2024
Want to see the northern lights in Iceland but hate the cold? Here is my guide on seeing the northern lights in Reykjavik and some tips on improving the experience.
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