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Cyprus combines year-round sunshine, English-speaking communities, and tax treatment that allows pension income to stretch 40-60% further than in northern Europe. This guide explains how to secure permanent residence, access quality healthcare, and structure your retirement finances to maximize the Mediterranean advantage.
The Camino de Santiago has long been associated with simplicity and physical challenge. Today, a growing number of walkers choose a luxury Camino experience to focus on the walk itself, without unnecessary logistical strain.
With 1.52 billion international tourist arrivals recorded in 2025, global tourism has confirmed its return to a growth trajectory close to pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest data released by UN Tourism, the 4% year-on-year increase in arrivals is being driven by strong demand, the gradual recovery of the Asia-Pacific region, and a more favorable operating environment for international travel.
Just over four months before kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, U.S. authorities, in coordination with FIFA, are today launching an unprecedented priority appointment system for visa applications. Known as FIFA PASS, the program is designed to facilitate entry into the United States for international ticket-holding fans, while fully maintaining standard screening and security procedures.
Henley & Partners has released its 2026 Henley Passport Index, confirming Singapore’s dominance at the top of the ranking of the world’s “most powerful” passports and highlighting a growing divide between citizens with high mobility and those increasingly confined within their borders.
Electronic travel authorization here, extended visa-free access there, increasingly widespread digital arrival cards… In 2026, many destinations will update their travel entry requirements. Nothing insurmountable, but several new elements to factor in before packing your bags. Here’s an overview of the main changes ahead.
A major technical outage at Cloudflare, a key player in Internet infrastructure, has triggered a wave of unavailability across the global Web. The direct and critical consequence: numerous official electronic visa (e-Visa) application portals, including those for Saudi Arabia, Kenya, and Thailand, are currently inaccessible or displaying error messages. This incident is paralyzing the administrative procedures for thousands of travelers.
Announced jointly by Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino, the “FIFA PASS” promises expedited visa interview appointments at U.S. consulates for holders of 2026 World Cup tickets.
As 2026 unfolds, the legal landscape for Ukrainians living in the European Union under Temporary Protection continues to evolve. While the right to live and work is established, a critical and costly issue has emerged for millions: the legal status of their Ukrainian-plated (UA) vehicles. Many individuals who entered the
Portugal is closing the “fast track” to a European passport. In October 2025, the country’s parliament approved an increase in the residency requirement for citizenship from five to ten years — meaning applicants will now have to live twice as long before becoming citizens. Earlier, the government had already ended
Henley & Partners has just released the latest edition of its Henley Passport Index. This authoritative ranking, based on the travel freedom each passport provides, confirms the continued dominance of Asian and European countries, while the United States continues its downward slide.
For the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, CAF is banking on ‘Yalla,’ an app that combines Fan ID and e-Visa. Designed to manage stadium access and simplify procedures for international visitors, it is set to become the central tool of the fan experience during the tournament.
Flying out of Rome for a sunny getaway on the French Riviera, two young American tourists somehow ended up… in Tunisia. A simple mix-up between “to Nice” and “Tunis” sent them more than 680 miles (1,100 km) off course. Their travel nightmare, documented live on TikTok, quickly went viral.
A couple thought they had all the travel info they needed thanks to ChatGPT. But one incomplete answer about a visa was enough to derail their entire trip… Mery Caldass, a Spanish influencer and content creator with thousands of followers, was planning a romantic trip to Puerto Rico with her
Missing visa, expired passport… and a vacation at all costs. At the Barcelona airport, a couple headed abroad left their 10-year-old son behind. The story might be amusing if it weren’t so disturbing… At Barcelona-El Prat airport, a couple made a decision that was as swift as it was incomprehensible:
