The Mexican Government has confirmed this week its ambitious Mayan Train project will be going ahead as planned, with a final launch date set for 2023. Despite some major setbacks recently, including the temporary suspension of construction in key sections, Cancun will soon be connected by rail to numerous other hotspots in the Yucatan Peninsula. …
After months of being placed on hold following its introduction, Costa Rica’s Digital Nomad visa is finally being enshrined into law this week. Surprisingly, the visa process turned out to be much simpler than initially proposed, without all the bureaucratic hurdles that would have kept nomads from applying. Costa Rica is one of the trendiest …
Now that the pandemic has changed the way we perceived the world, and even our travel behaviors, some unexpected trends are gaining traction. Solo travel is undeniably one of them, with individual bookings leading industry sales as more people feel encouraged to explore new destinations by themselves (and create their own memories). For years, Europe …
Although hopes were high for the first restriction-free travel season, the current chaos seen at airports is making two years of Covid look more and more like a mild disturbance. Flight delays, cancellations, lost luggage reports and emergency re-routing due to air traffic congestion are now widespread across the industry. No matter how seasoned a …
If you’re desperate to scratch that travel itch now that Covid has finally retreated, and a majority of countries have reopened, you probably noticed that the current travel landscape is looking dramatically different from the pre-pandemic years – and we’re not talking about health regulations or reinforced personal hygiene inside the aircraft. All around the …
One of the airlines most heavily affected by the 2022 aviation crisis, Delta is reportedly resorting to more radical measures to ensure operations run as smoothly as possible, going as far as offering passengers on an overbooked flight 10,000 dollars to peacefully leave the aircraft. You know what they say… Every cloud has a silver …
Ever since the world reopened and countries started dropping their once-harsh entry regimes, travel demand has soared, with numerous territories reporting passenger numbers equal to, or even higher than the pre-pandemic years. That is the case with tourism giants like Mexico, where 40 million tourists are expected this year alone. Sadly, Mexico’s stellar comeback has …
Some big changes are coming to Croatia next year that will directly impact tourists visiting the Mediterranean country. If you’re one of those dreaming of a Dalmatian summer in 2023, especially now that all Covid entry requirements have been dropped, be warned: new visa regimes changes and a new, stronger currency are being introduced. After …
Remote workers based in the United States, rejoice! Yet another country has embraced the Digital Nomad trend and will start issuing residence visas for eligible foreign nationals, including Americans. If you’ve never heard of this Eastern European country before, allow us to introduce you to the wonders of the fascinating Latvia: One of the most …
International travel is back with a vengeance now that Covid is yesterday’s news – and a number of airlines are out here offering pretty irresistible flight deals. Whether it’s stopovers in amazing cities with no extra fees, free tickets to some of the world’s top rated attractions or even hotel stays, their customers will be …
In another chapter of the ongoing 2022 aviation crisis, American Airlines has just announced it will temporarily pause ticket sales on flights departing Amsterdam Schiphol, at the airport’s own request. The move follows four other suspensions Stateside and the axing of multiple long-haul routes. Europe is arguably undergoing its bumpiest travel season yet, and this …
With a new wave of Covid on the horizon, a number of countries are preparing to bring back dreaded pandemic mandates once more, including hugely popular tourist destinations like Germany and Ireland. In these European nations, mandatory mask usage may again be enforced starting this fall, should infection trends continue rising. Even though a majority …