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Invasive e-Visa
Adventure Awaits, But First…
Here’s some of the latest
You just want me for my money! The Brazilian government has released new information regarding the impending 2025 visa requirement for US, Canadian, and Australian citizens. Among other requirements, visa applicant will have to show proof of income. This could be either in the form of bank statements or your last six pay slips. Travelers will have to have on average, $2,000 in their bank account. Other information that will need to be provided includes a letter of intent detailing trip dates and purpose, accommodations, proof of residence, and return flight.
Mount Everest Clean up Crew - Climbing Everest has become a controversial adventure destination in recent years with overcrowding and pollution. This year, the Nepali military will continue efforts to clean up the mountain sending 12 military members accompanied by 18 sherpas to conduct cleanup. This program started in 2019 and has collected 110 tons of waste since then. This year the goal is to collect 10 tons of garbage along with five dead bodies.
Tulum getaways just got easier - Tulum’s brand new airport has just opened its runways to international flights and US airlines are all in. American Airlines, Delta Air lines, JetBlue, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines have all installed or plan to install flights directly to Felipe Carrilo Puerto International Airport.
Global Trivia!
Which Country has the Most Time Zones?
A) Russia
B) France
C) China
D) United States
Try this, Not that
Overtourism is really becoming a problem for many sites around the world. Here are some suggestions for sites that I think are worth visiting so we can give their counterpart a break
Barcelona
Photo by DaYsO on Unsplash València
Who doesn’t want to visit Barcelona? Turns out it’s not many and in recent years the city has faced massive crowds. In response, the city closed its northern port terminal and increased its “city surcharge” fees in 2023.
Shoulder season here is generally fall and spring but there are also plenty of other Spanish destinations worth visiting. This includes València or Málaga.
Most Popular Names from Around the Globe
Throughout most cultures our name is one of our main identifiers. It’s a crucial part of being you and being a part of society. So what are some of the most popular names from country to country?
Chile - Mateo and Agustina
United Kingdom - Oliver and Olivia
Saudi Arabia - Mohammad and Sara
Poland - Antoni and Zuzanna
Travel Trends
79% of US and Canadian survey respondents stated they generally travel as cheaply as possible.
The average budget for Safaris is between USD 5,500 and 6,500.
Travel Agents are back! 50% of people stated they were looking to leverage the services of a travel agent.
Trivia Answer:
B) France - Surprising except when you take into account just how expansive the French Empire was. You will find that many islands around the globe are in fact under French rule.