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View AllEU Launches Visa Strategy to Attract Global Talent
Brussels, Belgium — The European Commission unveils its first comprehensive visa framework, targeting faster processing, enhanced screening, and 30% growth in issuance by 2030.
By Jeff Colhoun
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Canada Blocks Russian Tourist Visas Amid Rising Tensions
MOSCOW, Russia — Russian nationals now face expensive trips to Armenia, Georgia, or Kazakhstan to collect Canadian visas as Ottawa closes document processing in Russia.
By Jeff Colhoun
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Top 4 Backpacks That Fit Under Any Airline Seat
NATIONWIDE — New backpack recommendations help travelers avoid surprise gate fees on Spirit, Frontier, and major carriers by fitting under-seat dimensions.
By Dana Lockwood
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Tourist defies Cuba travel ban to share reality
HAVANA, Cuba — An Argentine backpacker posted a candid TikTok about her Cuba trip after Buenos Aires urged citizens to avoid the island amid fuel shortages and 20-hour blackouts.
By Mariana Torres
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Multi-Country Visas Beyond Schengen Now Open to Indians
NEW DELHI, India — Multi-destination visas are cutting costs and paperwork for Indian travelers, with Brazil extending bilateral visas to 10 years and the Gulf preparing a regional visa launch.
By Andy Wang
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6 min read
Alaskan Dream Cruises Permanently Ends All Sailings
SITKA, Alaska — After 15 years offering intimate expedition cruises through Alaska's Inside Passage, Alaskan Dream Cruises has shut down effective immediately, citing strategic realignment.
By Bob Vidra
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My favorite products to take on intrepid travels
Whether I'm on the lookout for jungle wildlife or the Northern lights, these are the hero products I never fail to bring on my trips around the world. Tried and tested, they have saved the day on coun
Travel Accessories
Best Travel Gear of 2026: 26 Expert-Tested Essentials
I took a whopping total of 81 flights in 2025. That officially makes me a travel professional, and I have it down to a science. I am always on the hunt for the tools to make trips as painless as possi
Snorkeling & Diving
Ocean Reef Aria QR+
An innovative snorkeling mask that offers a panoramic view of the underwater world
★ 4.5/5