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The 9–11 October race has 7–13 October road restrictions. Extended rail helps, but airport connections and date-specific road-access windows still need checking.
5 min read · Updated 25 September 2026EXPERIENCES · SOUTH KOREAAndong's mask festival is a possible day trip. The evening program changes the calculation.5 min read · Updated 24 September 2026SCREEN TRAVEL · JAPANGifu's VIVANT filming location is open. The temporary exhibition ends 4 October.4 min read · Updated 23 September 2026DESTINATIONS · SOUTH KOREASouth Korea has two 2026 foliage forecasts. Plan a window, not a single peak day.4 min read · Updated 22 September 2026
5 min read · Updated 21 September 2026TRAVELER INTELLIGENCE · SINGAPORESingapore will move foreign-vehicle fine checks before the border. What drivers need to clear by 2 November
5 min read · Updated 19 September 2026TRAVELER INTELLIGENCE · THAILANDThailand's digital arrival card is free. The timing and repeat-entry rule still catch travellers out.
3 min read · Updated 18 September 2026TRAVELER INTELLIGENCE · INDIAIndia now has two online arrival steps. Neither one is your visa.
5 min read · Updated 13 September 20264 min read · Updated 22 September 2026DESTINATIONS · TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK, NEW ZEALANDTongariro’s Great Walk is coming back in 2026/27. The route and hut dates still decide the trip.
5 min read · Updated 15 September 2026DESTINATIONS · DENALI, ALASKADenali’s road still stops at Mile 43. Is the park worth visiting before the 2026 season ends?
6 min read · Updated 12 September 2026DESTINATIONS · PARISEiffel Tower group-ticket rules change on 29 September. The line that matters is who is organising the visit
6 min read · Updated 11 September 2026Official sources establish rules. Repeated traveler reports reveal friction. Our analysis connects them without turning assumption into fact.
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