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Middle East Tourism Faces 27% Drop

Victoria Udrea

Tourism in the Middle East could fall by up to 27% in 2026 as conflict disrupts air travel and weakens travel confidence.

African Development Bank Group and African Union Push for Visa Free Travel

Argophilia Travel News

Participants concluded that achieving a visa-free Africa will require aligning migration policies, digital identity systems, and border infrastructure, alongside sustained political commitment. ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 26, 2026/ — African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s […]

Unverified Reports of “Respectful” Chupacabra Surface in Chile

Phil Butler

COQUIMBO REGION, Chile — Local farmer Hernán Vásquez reported an unusual encounter late last month: a tall, red-eyed creature that he believes may be the legendary chupacabra, though he emphasized the animal was “surprisingly tidy and respectful” in its alleged goat-visiting activities. This is not the first time the region has played host to such […]

Why Chile This Year Instead of Europe?

Phil Butler

You can feel the fatigue in the bones of Europe these days, a weariness that goes beyond the usual summer crowds. The narrow streets of Dubrovnik are choked with cruise-ship day-trippers, the “no vacancy” signs in Santorini have been permanent since 2019, and the local tavernas in Crete are increasingly replaced by Instagram cafés serving […]

What to Pack for a Mediterranean Cruise or City Break

Lydia Colman

A Mediterranean trip sounds effortless. Blue water, warm evenings, walkable cities, long lunches, sea air. But packing for it is a little trickier than it looks. One day you are exploring ancient streets under the sun, the next you are boarding a boat, dressing for dinner, or hopping on a train to a nearby town. […]

Study Reveals Top Cities Where Business Trips Feel Like Getaways

Kostas Raptis

A recent study by BCS Bus, a business transportation provider, analyzed business infrastructure and leisure conditions across 94 European cities and 30 countries to determine where business trips feel most like vacations. The report reveals Barcelona as the city with the highest score, at 79.5 on the Bleisure Index. Barcelona topped the list for several reasons. For most business travelers […]