The Travellers blog
Guides, tips and inspiration for your next journey — written by people who plan trips for a living.
Travel tipsSmart money: currency and payment tips for travellers abroad
Practical advice on managing money while travelling—cash, cards, rates, and how to avoid expensive mistakes.
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Tourism UpdateSri Lanka tourism growth reaches 106,500 arrivals in March 2022
SLTDA data shows continued momentum with March recording the third consecutive month of growth in tourist arrivals.
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Visa & EntryThailand eases entry requirements: mandatory PCR testing drops from April 1
Thailand removes government-mandated PCR tests for arriving travellers, further easing entry as reopening continues.
ReadNewsSriLankan Airlines supports all-female adventure race across the island
SriLankan Airlines serves as official airline for Raid Amazones Sri Lanka 2022, celebrating adventure and inclusion.
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Visa & EntryVietnam fully reopens borders to international tourists from March 15
Vietnam lifts all pandemic-era restrictions and welcomes international visitors with only basic COVID testing requirements.
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Visa & EntryBali trials quarantine-free entry for vaccinated travellers starting March 7
Indonesian President approves quarantine-free trial for fully vaccinated arrivals to Bali with only PCR testing required.
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Tourism UpdateSri Lanka tourism growth continues: 96,507 arrivals in February 2022
SLTDA reports steady growth in tourist arrivals, with February seeing an increase from January figures.
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AviationSriLankan Airlines updates: vaccinated travellers no longer need pre-departure tests
SriLankan Airlines aligns with new guidelines; vaccinated passengers can board flights to Sri Lanka without COVID-19 tests.
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InspirationPlan ahead: making the most of holiday season travel
Tips and tricks for planning memorable Christmas and New Year trips without the stress.
ReadVisa & EntryBali officially welcomes visitors again with eased quarantine requirements
Bali opens its doors to international arrivals on February 4, 2022, with reduced quarantine for vaccinated tourists.
ReadVisa & EntryThailand's Test & Go scheme returns — what travellers need to know
Thailand reinstates its quarantine-free entry programme for vaccinated travellers starting February 1, 2022.
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Tourism UpdateSri Lanka tourism rebounds: 82,327 arrivals in January as recovery continues
SLTDA data shows steady recovery in tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka as the industry looks ahead.
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