Tag: Travel Tips
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Japan Triples Departure Tax as Overtourism Grows
Travelling to Japan just became a little more expensive. As of 1 July 2026, Japan has increased its International Tourist Tax, commonly known as the departure tax, from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 per traveller. The fee applies to everyone leaving Japan, including foreign visitors and Japanese citizens, and is typically included in the price of airline…
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Why Direct Flights Are Usually More Expensive
You’ve probably seen it before while searching for flights. A direct flight costs €900.The exact same route with a six-hour layover somewhere costs €550. Even stranger: sometimes the connecting flight is physically much longer. More fuel, more airports, more flying — yet somehow cheaper. It feels backwards, but airline pricing has never really been about…