The controversial policing legislation currently making its way through the UK Parliament has caused controversy due to its draconian plans for expanding police powers and curbing protests. With the criminalization of trespass, this bill will have a negative impact on Gypsy families and Travellers. Part four of the bill, in its current form, changes the act of trespassing to a criminal offense […]
Travel agency advertisements have increased in frequency recently despite the fact that significant restrictions remain. According to the report, bookings for holidays have once again risen as people are looking beyond the lockdowns. COVID-19 will affect travel for a long time to come. This could include measures such as requiring people to be vaccinated. It is feared that those without the […]
The best of both worlds. It’s a great way to use their vacation time and give back to others who are less fortunate than they are. Travel philanthropy can be seen as the best form of direct assistance to those less fortunate than themselves. As Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai said at a 2008 conference in Tanzania: Travel philanthropy is a result of […]
At any one time, about a million people are working and living overseas. In 2019, a record 11.3 million Australians went on short-term travel, which is double the number of ten years ago. COVID-19, however, has changed the way we travel and live overseas. Will we be able to travel as easily and freely again? You may not have all the rights you thought […]
The Canadian response to restricting entry to the country for non-citizens changed quickly since the COVID-19 outbreak. Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister, announced that the border between Canada and the United States would be closed to “non essential travel” while still allowing medical supplies, food, and goods to pass. Trudeau announced two days ago that Canada would only allow Americans to […]
Watson Harrop Jr., a Gypsy from County Durham in the UK and a professional harness racer, started a viral social media challenge while out shopping last month with his daughter. Harrop, a Gypsy and professional harness racer from County Durham, UK, filmed himself in his local supermarket donating groceries to a charity and nominated family members and friends within 48 hours. […]
Watson Harrop Jr., a Gypsy from County Durham in the UK and a professional harness racer, started a viral social media challenge while out shopping last month with his daughter. Harrop, a Gypsy and professional harness racer from County Durham, UK, filmed himself in his local supermarket donating groceries to a charity and nominated family members and friends within 48 hours. […]
You will need local currency when you travel abroad, like euros in Europe, rubles in Russia, or yens in Japan. In the past, travelers would usually withdraw the money they needed from an ATM located in the country that they were visiting or use their credit card. Their bank would then calculate the cost of the transaction in their currency at the […]
The coronavirus pandemic has changed how we live, where we go, and who we spend time with. These changes are shaped by government policies that have evolved as the pandemic continues. And when we get used to new policies and procedures, they change again in response to shifting circumstances and further information. Perhaps the most talked about recent policy changes are the […]
They have done it. They’ve done it. The UK-EU withdrawal deal is still mired in controversy. However, this shouldn’t detract from the important steps being taken to create the Common Travel Area for the UK and Republic of Ireland. All citizens are allowed to travel visa-free between the UK and Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. In addition, to […]