January 2026

Airlines suspend flights to Dubai and the Middle East: the latest updates for travellers

Several international airlines have temporarily suspended or adjusted flights to parts of the Middle East, amid rising geopolitical risk and updated airspace safety guidance. The move follows reports of a large US naval deployment moving towards the Gulf and intensifying rhetoric between…

Despite All Odds, Beirut’s Jazz Scene Persists

TRAVEL WELL by info@wheretoaround.com January 28, 2026

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Despite All Odds, Beirut’s Jazz Scene Persists

It is not just the flurry of new events and venues that is driving jazz forward in Lebanon, it is also a shift in the approach to the musical style. “After the Civil War, there was a rigidity in the scene, a…

FIFA Pass 2026: How World Cup Ticket-Holders Can Get a US Visa

TRAVEL TIPS by info@wheretoaround.com January 28, 2026

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FIFA Pass 2026: How World Cup Ticket-Holders Can Get a US Visa

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in North America, it will be one of the largest travel moments in modern history. The expanded 48-team tournament will bring matches to cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—and with them, millions of…

Americans No Longer Need a Visa to Visit These Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations in Europe and South America

GOLD LIST 2025 by info@wheretoaround.com January 28, 2026

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Americans No Longer Need a Visa to Visit These Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations in Europe and South America

Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni salt flat and Uzbekistan’s Silk Road may not have much in common. But in 2026, the home countries of these two trending travel destinations now share a significant distinction: visa-free entry for Americans. On December 1, 2025, Bolivia…

The UAE Is Launching Its First Rail Network This Year—Here’s What to Know

SHOPPING by info@wheretoaround.com January 28, 2026

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The UAE Is Launching Its First Rail Network This Year—Here’s What to Know

Passengers can expect long desert stretches across Al Dhafra, where flat sand plains open out towards the western coastline, followed by low-lying salt flats and industrial zones near Ruwais. As the route moves east, the landscape begins to shift—date farms, wadis, and…

Beyond Venice’s most famous tourist attractions, a ‘small village’ of locals call this city home

NORTH AMERICA by info@wheretoaround.com January 28, 2026

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Beyond Venice’s most famous tourist attractions, a ‘small village’ of locals call this city home

Intrepid Urban Adventures guide Camilla reveals the secret life of Venetian locals and how you can sidestep the crowds to join them yourself. Venice has made headlines as tourism surges in the floating city. It’s no secret that well-known spots, like Saint…

INSPIRATION by info@wheretoaround.com January 28, 2026

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The cheapest nicest hotels in Vienna

For a ‘wow, I’m in Vienna’ moment, this pair of boutique stunners strike gold. You’re right in Vienna’s historic heart here, with horse-drawn carriages clip-clopping by and Gothic St Stephen’s cathedral so close you can practically touch its spire. The Hofburg, Vienna’s…

If you have exactly 24 hours and no plan, go here (Western Cape edition)

AFRICA by info@wheretoaround.com January 28, 2026

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If you have exactly 24 hours and no plan, go here (Western Cape edition)

There’s something quietly thrilling about having a single free day and absolutely no plan, writes Zoë Erasmus. Angelique Neethling / Unsplash No bookings, no colour-coded Google Maps, no pressure to “make the most of it.” Just 24 open hours and the question:…

24 Best Tokyo Sakura Spots: Cherry Blossom Mega Guide

ASIA by info@wheretoaround.com January 28, 2026

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24 Best Tokyo Sakura Spots: Cherry Blossom Mega Guide

It will soon be sakura season, so pack a picnic and park yourself under the falling petals. Read on for a list of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo. We’ve divided our picks into the most popular parks and…

10 Best Spanx Petite-friendly Travel Pants

NORTH AMERICA by info@wheretoaround.com January 28, 2026

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10 Best Spanx Petite-friendly Travel Pants

Up until recently, I never wore pants while traveling. Hyperbolic as that may sound, I had my reasons—namely that I do not possess the patience or the funds to tailor every pair to fit my curvy, five-foot-two frame. Discovering Spanx’s petite-friendly pants…

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