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Greece: Inside one of Europe’s last golden visa programmes and what’s set to change
24.02.2024
Greece: Inside one of Europe’s last golden visa programmes and what’s set to change
Greece is one of the last remaining countries in Europe to offer golden visas. The controversial ‘residency by investment’ schemes…
Barcelona, Venice, Bali: How hotspot destinations are spending millions in tourist tax revenue
21.02.2024
Barcelona, Venice, Bali: How hotspot destinations are spending millions in tourist tax revenue
In mid-February, Indonesia introduced a tourist tax on the popular island of Bali. Foreign visitors now have to pay 150,000…
Back-up plans and good governance make tourism more resilient
21.02.2024
Back-up plans and good governance make tourism more resilient
Nearly four years after the devastating effects of COVID-19, the tourism industry is out of intensive care and approaching a…
‘A small price to pay to preserve paradise’: Hawaii wants to charge tourists a €23 climate fee
20.02.2024
‘A small price to pay to preserve paradise’: Hawaii wants to charge tourists a €23 climate fee
Hawaii has long been a ‘bucket list’ destination for travellers the world over — but it’s also well known for…
Good Night Train: Visit seven of Europe’s top cities on this new sleeper route
20.02.2024
Good Night Train: Visit seven of Europe’s top cities on this new sleeper route
If you’re keen to add some of Europe’s most exciting destinations to your list this year but would rather not…
Amalfi Coast: One of Italy’s most popular destinations is getting its own airport this summer
19.02.2024
Amalfi Coast: One of Italy’s most popular destinations is getting its own airport this summer
The pastel-painted villages and cliffs terraced with lemon groves of Italy’s Amalfi Coast attract some five million tourists a year.…
Lufthansa strike: 200,000 passengers to be hit by walkouts on Tuesday and Wednesday
19.02.2024
Lufthansa strike: 200,000 passengers to be hit by walkouts on Tuesday and Wednesday
Flights to and from Germany will be grounded tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday, with 200,000 passengers likely to be affected. From…
What is France’s ‘talent passport’? Everything you need to about the four-year visa
19.02.2024
What is France’s ‘talent passport’? Everything you need to about the four-year visa
Want to start a new life in France? The country’s ‘talent passport’ could be just the ticket. Intended to boost…
Want to maximise your annual leave? Here’s how to use public holidays to your advantage
18.02.2024
Want to maximise your annual leave? Here’s how to use public holidays to your advantage
In the EU, all employees are entitled to a minimum of four weeks’ paid holiday per year. Some countries set…
I tried skiing for the first time in my 30s. After two days on the slopes my fear turned to joy
17.02.2024
I tried skiing for the first time in my 30s. After two days on the slopes my fear turned to joy
I’m not sporty. I hate the cold. And risk-taking isn’t my idea of fun. So switching my usual sunny beach…