Slovakia is another European Union country that has suffered relatively little from coronavirus. The authorities' swift action as the pandemic spread in other European countries effectively contained its spread. With hygiene and social distancing measures similar to any European Union country, Slovakia has moved forward and is already preparing to welcome travellers.
The proximity of the countries of South-East Asia to the first epicentre of the pandemic in China led to the early adoption of measures and the closure of borders of all neighbouring countries. For Cambodia confirmed cases of coronavirus are rare, and daily life in the country is currently completely normal.
The Cambodian authorities maintain some health measures and recommendations, which do not affect the smooth running of our trips in the country.
On 25 May, the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Dusko Markovic, stated that there had been no new coronavirus cases in the country for 20 days. To underline the point, he removed his protective mask before the press conference.
Montenegro opens its borders to tourists from countries with low levels of coronavirus infection.
The Prime Minister of Montenegro said on Monday (25/05) that the borders open from 1 June for citizens of countries that meet the entry criteria of the Montenegrin health authorities: have at present up to 25 patients with covid-19 per 100,000 people.
The pandemic situation in Slovenia is under control and we are following it closely. We can change the itinerary at the last minute if necessary.
On 14 May, just over two months after recording its first case Covid-19, Slovenia declared that the pandemic was under control within its territory. According to the government, this means that the borders will be reopened, non-essential services will be resumed and citizens will be able to leave social isolation.
Slovenia currently has the best clinical situation in Europe, allowing us to bring the pandemic to an end,” said Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa.
With the desire to travel in summer, Slovenia is the perfect country for a holiday without crowds and in nature. In addition, the epidemic has long been under control, with no new cases of Covid-19 for weeks, so Slovenia is Europe’s first ‘Coronafree’ country. As a result, everyday life, shops, hotels and restaurants have already returned to normal, while complying with hygiene regulations.
An active cultural journey through the three Baltic countries, discovering their cultural heritage and capitals and exploring their main national parks. Travelling from south to north, we will discover ruined medieval fortresses hidden in dense forests, walk through the dunes of the Curonian Spit and visit a former secret Soviet military base. We will explore national parks and their ecosystems on trails equipped with wooden boardwalks and observation towers.
While the debate on tourist travel across Europe continues, the local press reports that Estonia will open its borders to Finns and citizens of other Schengen countries from Next Monday, June 1st.
‘From Monday (02/06), Finns may enter Estonia without restriction. They are allowed to travel to Estonia for any reason and will not be quarantined," Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu said, adding that citizens of countries that still have a high level of infections will be required to go into quarantine for the time being before entering Estonia.
The pressure to allow tourists to return to Estonia has gradually increased in recent weeks as local media have published a series of reports on the devastating impact that the lack of tourists is having on the hotel industry.
Locosporviajar.org, a solidarity initiative launched by 22 travel agencies that sell their own medium- and long-haul trips.
We have come together to give a voice to the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which threatens our economic survival, and to build a community with those travellers who are eagerly awaiting the reopening of borders so they can choose a destination and travel again.
The pandemic situation is under control and we are following it closely. We can change the itinerary at the last minute if necessary, and the health situation demands it.
Croatia has begun easing the social distancing measures introduced to limit the spread of COVID-19. The cautious reopening of borders is aimed at facilitating economic activity, investment and reviving the tourism industry which is an important source of income for the country.
Italy's tourism industry can breathe again this week. Italy is stepping up efforts to restore the normality lost in early March, when it imposed a nationwide lockdown. This week, the Council of Ministers decided that regions whose data show the situation is under control may allow people to enter and leave from other European countries from 3 June. The decree stresses that travel from abroad will be limited only by measures imposed by other countries and “with compliance with restrictions arising from the regulation of the European Union and international obligations”.
As of June 3, the Italian government will reopen its borders to European Union travellers, cancelling the 14-day mandatory quarantine for foreign visitors.
After a wave of infections, South Korea was able to significantly reduce the number of new cases of Covid-19, while maintaining a relatively low mortality rate. The country has attracted attention for a strategy combining public information, community participation and a mass testing campaign.
South Korea carried out more tests than any other country, allowing it to tackle outbreaks very early
In the same spirit of public participation, everyone arriving in South Korea, regardless of where they come from, will be subject to “special procedures” (quarantine).
The government of Iceland announced that it reopens the country to international tourism. This is the first country to officially announce that it is opening its borders to travellers. The reason is simple; today there are only 15 active cases, they have been without new cases for several days, and they have proven to be able to handle this crisis with excellent results.
What better way to remember moments from a trip than through the photos and videos we take?
We've been confined to our homes for weeks because of Covid19. Weeks in which, who more than anyone else, has dreamed of being able to travel again. And in recent weeks, we have learnt that something as simple as getting into the car for a weekend away, boarding a plane to explore another country, or heading off on a photographic safari is a luxury suddenly beyond our reach.