After around two years of being closed for tourism – due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic – the Philippines is now the easiest country in Southeast Asia for tourists to enter. With the likes of Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia – taking steps to lessen the travel requirements for visitors, the Philippines will be hoping …
Four of Southeast Asia’s most popular tourist destinations – Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam – have begun to relax entry requirements for tourists. And, the news will certainly come as ‘music to the ears’ of those who are looking to enjoy the stunning nature, beautiful white-sand beaches, delicious food, and much much more that these …
Malaysia Edges Closer To Fully Reopening Malaysia—one of the last Asian nations that’s yet to reopen its borders—is preparing to reopen its borders in March. Malaysia’s coronavirus recovery panel has recommended a full reopening of its borders as early as March 1 without mandatory quarantine for travelers. The reopening is part of a plan to …
Bali—a hugely popular destination for backpackers, digital nomads, and tourists before the pandemic—reopened to all international tourists last week. However, Bali still isn’t getting international visitors. Only 45 (yes 45) international visitors entered Bali in 2021, despite the island’s partial reopening in October 2021. And, sadly, tourism represents 60% of Bali’s economy. So why aren’t …
Indonesia will reopen Bali to all international visitors on February 4. However, travelers will have to undergo a short quarantine period as the nation seeks to revive tourism on the island. The news comes after Indonesia removed its ban on foreign arrivals on January 18. Despite Bali technically reopening in 2021, only a handful of …
Cambodia will drop quarantine on arrival for all fully vaccinated tourists from November 15 after 20 months of COVID-19 entry restrictions. Cambodia’s Prime Minister, Hun Sen, made the announcement on social media, ending the lengthy quarantine period in place from March 2020. “After seeing that people have two doses and a negative COVID test, they …
Malaysia’s National Recovery Council announced on Thursday that the country will reopen its borders to international travelers by January 1st at the latest in an effort to revive the economy. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, travel and tourism accounted for 15% of jobs in Malaysia in 2019. Langkawi Reopening This Month To …
Plans for the reopening of Cambodia for tourism are officially under way. Officials in the Kingdom of Cambodia announced earlier this week that the country will begin a partial reopening for fully vaccinated international travelers starting November 30, as reported by the Associated Press. What Are The Details Of Cambodia’s Reopening? Cambodia’s reopening process will …