Tag: Relaxation
Russia lifts travel ban on Turkey
July 2 (TravelAndy): Russia has lifted a
ban on its citizens from travelling to Turkey following an apology by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for shooting down a Russian warplane last November.
After the apology was made official, Russia lifted restrictions imposed on charter flights between the two countries and also eased travel advisories for Russian tourists travelling to Turkey.
However, considering the terror attacks in Istanbul, the government of Russia has asked the Turkey government to ensure safety of their citizens visiting Turkey during the upcoming holiday season. Continue reading Russia lifts travel ban on Turkey
Ladakh more accessible to foreign tourists
June 18 (TravelAndy): India has made the beautiful Ladakh region of its Jammu and Kashmir state more accessible to foreign tourists.
According to reports, the government has eased the process of seeking protected area and restricted area permits.
Now, both solo foreigner visitors and groups can get protected area permits in just 10 days, instead of the earlier situation when it took a month. Continue reading Ladakh more accessible to foreign tourists