Prevention is better than cure. Regardless if something goes wrong, preparation is the lifeline. Going out and exploring the world alone can be daunting but unavoidable. Whether it’s having your child on a play date, a camping trip, or yourself heading for a solo...
Top 5 Destinations to Visit During Winter
“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” –Aristotle Planning where to travel this winter? Winters are especially magical because time appears to stand still. Want to relish chilly winds, starry nights, and some hot...
A Surge in Violence and Organized Crime – Ecuador
Ecuador has been witnessing a disturbing surge in violence marked by an increase in drug-related activities and violent killings since late 2020. Attacks on political candidates and leaders by criminal groups are on the rise. Politicians are increasingly being...
Travelling With Your Pet? Here is What You Need to Know.
Exploring the world or visiting another location while leaving your furry friend behind at home is not easy for a pet parent. However, taking them along comes with its measures. One must ensure having the right equipment to assist their pet and track their health and...
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Military Coup d’état in Niger
What is a coup? A coup, or "coup d'état," is a sudden, illegal, and often violent overthrow of a government or ruling authority by a group of individuals, typically within the same country's military, government, or other state institutions. A coup aims to replace the...
Lockdown to Liftoff: A Critical Case of Travel Rebound
by Muazzam Khursheed The recent passport rankings published by Henley Passport Index ranked Singapore as having the world’s strongest passport, displacing Japan from the top spot, a position it held for five years. With visa-free access to 190 locations, Germany,...
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Our experts agree it’s crucial not only to thoroughly research your destination beforehand but to keep abreast of any happenings while you’re there. By monitoring international news and social media, the Sitata app sends out alerts about things like travel disruptions, disease outbreaks, extreme weather, protests and violence so you can make any necessary arrangements.
Australia on High Alert due to Bushfires
Australia is on high alert due to multiple active wildfires across the country. Bushfires continue to burn in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and the Northern Territory. Bushfires in Australia are often due to extremely high temperatures, low relative...
Pakistan International Airlines: A Crisis-Hit Flag Carrier
History Launched as Orient Air by private investors, Pakistan's government established the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation through the merger of Orient Airways during the 1950s. It became one of the best airlines in the region, and the largest in the...