Croatia gets a New Bridge; Bosnia gets a New Eyesore
Since the fall of Yugoslavia around 30 years ago, there has existed an unusual border between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. While many of us know that Croatia is famed for its enchanting…
Breeze Adding Two New Routes from San Francisco Next Month
Breeze Airways, the 3-year old U.S.-based carrier founded by serial airline entrepreneur David Neeleman, will start two new flights out of San Francisco next month. On 4 August, inaugural flight MX603 will…
Saudi Arabia’s Flynas Will Fly from Riyadh to Podgorica, Montenegro
Starting 28 July — this week — you will be able to fly from to That’s right, Saudi Arabia‘s flynas is launching seasonal once-a-week flights between the Saudi capital Riyadh (RUH) and Podgorica, Montenegro (TGD).…
Tengak-Tengok! Bike Vendors in Jakarta
Tengak-tengok signifies “looking around repeatedly” in Indonesian. There are many bicyclists cruising the streets and cul-de-sacs (culs-de-sac? ehh) of Jakarta, hawking various foods, wares and services; much of the goods…
Vanuatu Reopens Its Borders
Vanuatu, the South Pacific country long-closed due to COVID-19, as of 1 July, has seen its borders reopening to international travel. Many countries in Melanesia and Micronesia weren’t taking any chances as soon…
Setting a Precedent? Venice, Italy’s Plans for a Tourist Entry Tax
If you plan on visiting Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge next year, among countless other Venetian hotspots, be forewarned. According to CNN, starting on 16 January, 2023, Venice, Italy…