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Person taking out a laptop at airport security. Photographer: Sedat Suna

Faster security checks coming for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Posted by By Travel Maker October 28, 2025
Going through the security check at Sydney airport is about to become much faster than before. The Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in Australia is removing the need to take…
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First test landing at the new Western Sydney International Airport

Posted by By Travel Maker October 28, 2025
The first jet plane just landed in Sydney's new international airport in Australia, one year before it is due to open in 2026.
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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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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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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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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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China now offers 15-day visa-free entry to holders of passports from these three countries

China now offers 15-day visa-free entry to holders of passports from these three countries

Posted by By Travel Maker July 16, 2024
If you hold a passport from these countries, you can visit China without a visa for tourism, business and visitation purposes. Find out how in this article.
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People outside during the day at a ferry ticket booth in Venice, Italy.

Venice starts trial period of charging entry fees to day visitors

Posted by By Travel Maker April 26, 2024
On April 25th 2024, Venice (Italy) started charging day visitors to the Venetian historical lagoon town 5€ per person, per day, in a trial run to discourage day trip visitors…
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