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Full list of Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and laws
12:32, 07 Jul 2025 Spain is a top holiday destination globally, boasting a Mediterranean climate, delectable cuisine and historical sites. Compared to other tourist hotspots, Spain is often seen as a cost-effective choice. The European nation is...

Poland's new border checks: The beginning of the end of free travel in Europe?
When Poland introduced border checks with Germany and Lithuania this week, it wasn't the first time that a Schengen country took such a step. These measures are typically justified as necessary to curb irregular migration, combat human smuggling,...

Collavini Winery In Friuli: Experience Soulful Wines And Slow Tourism
Ribolla Gialla white grapes Collavini The Collavini family considers Collio Bianco Broy DOC white wines an expression of the winery’s “soul.” The name Broy harkens back to the Collavini’s early agricultural roots. The name was inspired by the...

Travelogue: A short two months in Greece, part 5
The islands, the sea, those colors… “The sea … islands bathed in light, … the immortal nakedness of Greece. Happy is the man, I thought, who, before dying, has the good fortune to sail the Aegean Sea” – Nikos Kazantzakis, Zorba the Greek. (All...

Tourists reveal the underrated European country that's so beautiful it blew them away
Tourists have revealed the surprising hidden gem destinations that unexpectedly blew them away - and one lesser-known European country has emerged as a standout favourite. A Reddit user recently prompted a discussion in the popular subreddit...

Travelogue: A short two months in Greece, part 4
This is the fourth installment of Edmonds resident Nathaniel Brown’s recent travels to Greece. You can read part 1 here, part 2 here and part 3 here. Athens I’ve written about Athens before – teeming, dirty and sparkling, exhilarating, old, often...
Most Slovenians to holiday in Croatia this summer
Ljubljana, 6 July - A survey carried out by Mediana suggests that 71% of Slovenians plan to vacation this summer, more than half of them in Croatia. Slovenia ranks second as their most favourite holiday destination. The rest of this news item is...

Canada Issues Travel Warning For Popular South American Capital Amid 'State of Emergency'
Canada just released a new travel advisory for Peru, after the local government declared a state of emergency for the provinces of Lima, where the capital is located, and Callao. The state of emergency is only in effect in specific districts and...

Slovenia to Launch Digital Nomad Visa in November 2025 — A New Opportunity for Remote Workers
Slovenia is set to attract remote workers worldwide with the launch of its new digital nomad visa, expected to go live on November 21, 2025. This initiative aims to boost the country’s appeal as a vibrant destination for foreigners seeking a...

Travelogue: A short two months in Greece, part 3
The Altis, ruins of the palestra, or training ground. (All photos by Nathaniel Brown unless otherwise noted.) This is the third installment of Edmonds resident Nathaniel Brown’s recent travels to Greece. You can read part 1 here and part 2 here....

Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and legal rules
Millions of people are set to travel to Spain this summer - here is everything you need to know for your next holiday to Spain... Spain ranks among the world's most popular holiday destinations. The country is known for its Mediterranean climate...

Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and laws
Millions of people travel to Spain every month Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. The country can boast a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine, as well as delicious cuisine and historical sites. In...

Slovenia: New visa lets you work remotely for a year
Work a year — but not more The visa is valid for one year, and unlike some other programmes, it’s non-renewable back-to-back. That means if you want to stay on, you’ll need to spend six months outside the country before reapplying. But one year is...

Slovenia Is Launching a Digital Nomad Visa This Fall
Remote workers interested in living among Central Europe's glacial lakes, pristine mountains, and scenic medieval towns can soon do so using a new digital nomad visa. Slovenia has just announced that this fall, it will be launching a digital nomad...

Travelogue: A short two months in Greece, part 2
Crossing over the gulph of Patras to Patras and the Peloponnese. (Photos by Nathaniel Brown unless otherwise noted) This is the second installment of Edmonds resident Nathaniel Brown’s recent travels to Greece. You can read part 1 here. Patra My...

Slovenia to Launch Digital Nomad Visa in November 2025
In an attempt to attract new talent and make the country a more sought-after destination for foreigners, Slovenia is set to launch a digital nomad visa in the last quarter of this year. As explained, the Slovenian authorities are getting ready to...

Korčula Sees Summer Sparkle: Tourist Arrivals Up 10% in June
According to data from the eVisitor system, the city of Korčula recorded an increase in tourist traffic in June. Between June 1 and June 30, a total of 17,957 tourist arrivals and 64,768 overnight stays were recorded, representing a 10% increase...

OFIS architects renovates boathouse in slovenia with rooftop garden that filters lake water
OFIS Architects crowns timber structure with filtration garden Along the western edge of Slovenia’s Lake Bled, OFIS Architects revitalizes Boathouse Zaka, a 25.5-square-meter timber-clad structure. While its humble exterior reflects the vernacular...

Social Media and Tourism: The New Follower Magnet
In today’s digital world, social media and tourism content have become “partners in crime” across platforms. Fashion comes and goes, memes flash briefly, and tech reviews grow stale in an instant, but something is always enticingly out there: the...

Los Angeles Lakers Go Global to Keep Luka Doncic Happy, Sending Assistant Coach to Slovenia to Support the Superstar
Luka Doncic (Image Source - Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers have taken extraordinary steps to ensure their superstar Luka Doncic feels valued and supported—efforts that recently included a coach traveling halfway around the world to make him...