This article has been reviewed by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Long congested lines of passengers at the baggage counter. A crazy dash for tickets. Impromptu tours. The oh-so-familiar hubbub of thousands flocking at... Read More
This article is reviewed regularly (on a monthly basis) by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Despite the constant stream of news discussing border reopening, progress on vaccine, and other uplifting information during this... Read More
DUBAI - Places To Visit & Things To Do A gleaming testament to futuristic vision and untamed ambition, Dubai is truly a sight to behold. Culturally open and true to ancient traditions, the city’s reverence for profound traditions and ancient practices is matched with... Read More
MENA Key Highlights MENA search activity has been flat in July plateauing at approximately a third of the activity in 2019 Despite muted recovery so far, Bahrain in GCC, North Africa and Turkey provide positive stories Recovery curves look very different market to... Read More
The outbreak of coronavirus has rendered traveling and vacationing somewhat problematic for travelers to say the least. Following the enactment of regional quarantine and travel restrictions, both domestically and internationally, recreational options have inevitably... Read More
The unprecedented onslaught of COVID-19 outbreak has rendered the traveling and tourism industry in a state of disarray. With borders closing and reopening seemingly on a daily basis, staying current amongst the relentless wave of uncertainty and confusion has proven... Read More
MENA Key Highlights – MENA search activity has plateaued at approximately a third of the activity that we saw in 2019 – Despite muted recovery, some positive stories are starting to emerge: UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Turkey – Recovery curves look very... Read More
This article is reviewed regularly by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Updated 11 February 2021 For some, a spell in the local pool will do. For others, nothing can replace the smell of the ocean and a full-blown tropical... Read More
This article is reviewed regularly (on a monthly basis) by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Last updated December 2020 How long has it been since we last find ourselves relishing in white sandy beaches? When was the last... Read More
This article is reviewed regularly by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Updated January 2022 The origin of the travel bubble The advent of coronavirus has brought forth an unprecedented and multifaceted crisis, as the... Read More
On World Oceans Day, as we celebrate the beautiful oceans of our planet, we should bring our attention to responsible travel. The ocean forms about 70 percent of our planet’s surface, and it is a gift of nature that we cherish. Divided into five oceans, namely the... Read More
This article is reviewed several times a week by Wego’s editorial team to ensure it’s up to date and accurate. Last updated October 2020 With the continuous rise of cases daily and existing restrictions worldwide, it may seem like there’s no end to the travel... Read More
This article is reviewed regularly (on a monthly basis) by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Updated 15 April 2021 With vaccine drives being rolled out in a number of countries worldwide, many are understandably hoping that... Read More
Diving is an unparalleled experience that lets you enter into a world that is so surreal it often surpasses even our wildest imaginations. Diving deep into the underwater world, swimming alongside fishes, and pretending to be one of them and getting more than just a... Read More
Passenger safety is the most important issue, and for that all the airlines have worked with all their potential. Very specific guidelines have been directed by the Government, which needs to be followed from now on, along with the protective measures taken up by the... Read More
In this issue of the ‘Wego Travel Pulse’, we analyze travel search patterns by Wego users living in the APAC region focusing on the period since the beginning of 2020. We explore the impact of Covid-19 travel restrictions and the gradual recovery of markets as they... Read More
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” — John Burroughs Nature is extraordinary; it calms the mind, invigorates the soul and puts everything in perspective. The best form of therapy is to go out and take a... Read More
As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps throughout the world and prompting lockdowns everywhere, tough times are in store for pretty much all of us. But if you happened to be a dromomaniac, things can get significantly tougher. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, Wikipedia... Read More
If we asked you to close your eyes and conjure up your happy place, odds are you’d see your toes in the sand of some hidden-away beach, or your ski tips pointed down a freshly powdered slope—or maybe your favorite sundowner in hand on the twilit savanna. The... Read More
Last updated 1 July 2021 Several months into the year 2021, most governments are still discouraging travel with ever-expanding travel bans, the travel industry—and everyone, basically—are hoping that soon, there would be a semblance of normalcy returning into the... Read More
This article is reviewed regularly (on a monthly basis) by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. When a semblance of normalcy is finally upon us and we’re once again convinced that staying in hotels and lodgings is a viable... Read More
India is the land of festivals. Festivals of all faiths are celebrated in all pomp and show. Ramadan or Ramazan (the ninth month of the Islamic calendar) is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, remembrance, and community. Ramadan is perhaps the... Read More
Author Bryant H McGill once said that the realities of the world seldom measure up to the sublime designs of human imagination. Sometimes, what we imagine is more adventurous and fun than the real deal. So all those people who have had their bookings cancelled and... Read More
To a certain extent, one can argue that being under lockdown pretty much means severing all ties with the outside world, which is why some people are understandably starting to feel a bit antsy and/or fidgety — not being able to go places tends to do that to people.... Read More
The Chinese Diaspora refers to the phenomenon of Chinese migration that resulted in close to 50 million ethnic Chinese living outside of our homelands of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, and are referred to as 華僑 (huáqiáo) or 華裔 (huáyì) and overseas Chinese in... Read More
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar began last week for Muslims everywhere. A time for spiritual reflection, Ramadan would usually have brought the 1.8 billion strong community together, but 2020 has proven to be a tough year for all. From the Middle East and... Read More
Let’s face it, quarantine’s no fun. Between the decimation of our normal routines, the mandatory isolation and the canceled trips, people are struggling to adjust to this new lifestyle in a variety of ways. One of the ways people do to maintain their sanity is by... Read More
The right book can change our lives forever. It’s a secret weapon that we carry with us, especially as we travel and discover not only the world we live in but explore who we are as human beings. The sheer distances they take our imaginations, and the miles they... Read More
