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Articles in "Travel Guide" under "Travel & Exploration". Total: 75. The Travel & Exploration channel features self-guided travel guides, outdoor gear reviews, food and island travel. We believe travel is a way to understand the world, offering practical, field-tested information from planning to local culture.

Write Personal Information on the Luggage Shell to Avoid Loss and Help Airlines Identify and Locate It
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Write Personal Information on the Luggage Shell to Avoid Loss and Help Airlines Identify and Locate It

Recently, the national carrier "China Airlines" (*China Airlines*) notified travel agencies that, given the shortage of manpower at European and American airports causing a large amount of luggage to be stranded, the airline recommends that passengers affix identification tags to the outside of their luggage, or use name tags with contact phone numbers and addresses written in English.

An Introduction to Japan's JR, Subway, Monorail, Private Railway, Bus, and Tram Travel Passes: Understand How to Choose Among All Kinds of Transportation Tickets at Once
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An Introduction to Japan's JR, Subway, Monorail, Private Railway, Bus, and Tram Travel Passes: Understand How to Choose Among All Kinds of Transportation Tickets at Once

In recent years, traveling to Japan has become a popular itinerary for our country, and Mizuc now has only Shikoku, Tohoku, and the northern Hokkaido region left before having traveled almost all of Japan. From southernmost Okinawa to northernmost Hokkaido, Japan's various rail and bus system travel passes are dazzlingly diverse. This article helps you understand at once the basic concepts and selection logic of JR, subway, monorail, private railway, bus, and tram passes.

Can You Bring a Tripod in Airplane Carry-On? Latest Regulations, Size Limits, and Strategies to Avoid Confiscation for Camera Tripods and Selfie Sticks
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Can You Bring a Tripod in Airplane Carry-On? Latest Regulations, Size Limits, and Strategies to Avoid Confiscation for Camera Tripods and Selfie Sticks

When traveling abroad to take photos, can camera tripods and selfie sticks really be brought on board in carry-on luggage? This article breaks down the Civil Aeronautics Administration's latest 60 cm rule and its difference from the old 25 cm standard, analyzes the transport terms of various airlines, the unwritten double standards of airport security in different countries, and the dilemma of Bluetooth selfie sticks with built-in lithium batteries getting stuck at security checkpoints.

Japan Travel: The Must-Buy ICOCA & Haruka Transport Pass for the Kansai Region (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara)
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Japan Travel: The Must-Buy ICOCA & Haruka Transport Pass for the Kansai Region (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara)

When traveling in Japan's Kansai region, whether in Osaka or Kyoto, Mizuc highly recommends buying the ICOCA & Haruka transport pass. "ICOCA & HARUKA" is a great-value package combining the "ICOCA" IC card, usable on JR, subways, private railways, and buses in the Kansai region or for shopping, with a discounted ticket for the "HARUKA" Kansai Airport Express that connects directly from Kansai Airport to Tennoji, Shin-Osaka, and Kyoto.

Riding Buses in Japan Is an Art: Pay on Boarding, Pay on Alighting, and On-Time Departures Explained
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Riding Buses in Japan Is an Art: Pay on Boarding, Pay on Alighting, and On-Time Departures Explained

When traveling independently in Japan, besides the familiar railways and taxis, buses may be the mode of transport you're least familiar with. Japanese buses have two systems — "pay on boarding" and "pay on alighting" — and with so many coin denominations, travelers are often left dizzy. Mizuc walks you through the rules, payment methods, and riding etiquette of Japanese buses so you won't be an oblivious traveler.

EVA Air Again Wins TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards as One of the World's Top 10 Best Airlines
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EVA Air Again Wins TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards as One of the World's Top 10 Best Airlines

The globally renowned TripAdvisor travel website announced the Travelers' Choice Awards for best airlines on the 27th. The Republic of China national carrier "EVA Air" has once again won recognition from travelers worldwide! It was named among the "World's Top 10 Best Airlines" and won five major awards including "World's Best Business Class," "Best Airline in Asia," "Best Business Class in Asia," and "Best Premium Economy Class in Asia," an outstanding result.

Asking Japanese Hotels to Receive Department Store and Online Purchases: A Complete Guide to Tax-Free Shopping and Parcel Receiving Services
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Asking Japanese Hotels to Receive Department Store and Online Purchases: A Complete Guide to Tax-Free Shopping and Parcel Receiving Services

As the yen weakens, more and more travelers skip travel agencies, buy a cheap airfare online themselves, and skip the checked-baggage add-on for the outbound leg. Then they book a hotel online, pack a small bag, and head to Japan freely. This article explains how to ask Japanese hotels to receive department store and online purchases, plus key notes on tax-free shopping.

Peach Aviation Late-March Flight Suspensions and Route Reductions
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Peach Aviation Late-March Flight Suspensions and Route Reductions

Affected by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19, commonly known as the Wuhan virus) pneumonia outbreak, Japanese low-cost carrier Peach Aviation, considering the recent drop in demand for international routes, has issued its latest notice on suspending some international routes and reducing flights during the peak of the outbreak before the end of March.

Avianca Colombia Worry-Free Ticket Change Fee Waiver Policy
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Avianca Colombia Worry-Free Ticket Change Fee Waiver Policy

In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (commonly called the Wuhan virus pneumonia), Avianca introduced its Worry-Free ticket change fee waiver policy. Anyone who issued an Avianca ticket between March 4 and March 15, 2020, and planned to complete travel before December 31, 2020, could enjoy one completely free ticket change.

MOFA Announcement: Foreign Nationals Who Have Traveled to Mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau Within 14 Days Are Temporarily Barred from Entering the Republic of China 🇹🇼
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MOFA Announcement: Foreign Nationals Who Have Traveled to Mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau Within 14 Days Are Temporarily Barred from Entering the Republic of China 🇹🇼

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today (the 10th) that, effective February 7 of this year (2020), foreign nationals who have entered or resided in mainland China 🇨🇳, Hong Kong 🇭🇰, or Macau 🇲🇴 within the past 14 days are temporarily barred from entering the Republic of China 🇹🇼.