Applying for a Schengen visa: documents, fees and timing
Where to apply, when, what to bring, what it costs and how long it takes: the Schengen short-stay visa explained from the EU Visa Code, with tips for a stronger file.
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Travellers' diarrhoea: prevention, treatment and when to see a doctor
The most common travel illness, explained from CDC and NHS guidance: safer food and water choices, what helps when it starts, and the warning signs that need a doctor.
Tbilisi and Georgia: entry rules, insurance and trip ideas
Who can visit Georgia visa-free for a full year, the insurance every tourist has needed since January 2026, getting around Tbilisi and the best day trips.
Your first international trip: an 8-week countdown
A week-by-week plan for your first trip abroad: passport, visas, health, insurance, money and packing, with the official deadlines that matter.
Your pre-travel health checklist
When to see a travel health professional, which vaccines to ask about, how to carry medicines across borders, and what to pack, based on CDC, NHS and WHO guidance.