The best country to settle down after your active working years are behind

plaza in valencia, spain
A plaza with cafes in the city of Valencia.

If you have spent most of your working years in a country where the climate isn’t as pleasant you might hope, or living costs are higher than you like, you may have been considering moving to another country once you have … Read >

Vacation apartment scammers grab your money, and as a bonus may steal your identity as well

an apartment block in benidorm

Online scammers who are specialized in renting fake or non-existing vacation villas and apartments are prospering. Statistics collected by the Spanish Ministry of Interior indicate that cheating cases concerning accommodation bookings increased 29.7% in 2024 from the year before. Other key findings were that professional criminal groups are taking over … Read >

Have you already visited countries projected to be the most popular destinations of the future?

hochosterwitz castle in central austria. photo by arihak.
Hochosterwitz castle in Austria.

The most visited travel destinations in the world tend to be the same year after year, although changes happen as well. Changes are gradual – it may take 10 years, for instance, for the top 5 most popular countries to be reshuffled. A consultancy of large … Read >

Cyber criminals are targeting Airbnb and Booking.com customers with new tools

booking.com travel safely web page screen shot
Screen capture of Booking.com security advice page. The company acknowledges scams but has done little to protect customers.

If you like to book your travel accommodation on Airbnb or Booking.com, you probably are aware that cyber scammers have had schemes to rip off even internet savvy customers on these platforms. … Read >

The city of Helsinki, Finland named as the world leader of sustainable tourism

sauna complex and market square, Helsinki, Finland. Photograph by arihak.
Swimming pools of a sauna complex in the center of Helsinki.

The consultancy Global Destination Sustainability that publishes an annual tourism sustainability index has awarded the Nordic city of Helsinki leadership title for sustainable travel in 2024. Helsinki’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality and net zero for events it organizes … Read >

If you are planning a long overseas stay, here are the most liveable cities in the world

capital of austria, vienna (wien). photo by aapo haapanen.
The capital of Austria, Vienna (Wien). Photo by Aapo Haapanen.

Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has published its annual index that measures overall conditions for living a good life (something like the quality of life) in cities across the world. Austrian capital Vienna (Wien) claimed the number one position for the … Read >

Airbnb hosts not allowed to have indoor cameras anymore, but will they comply?

North Portugal, office of a digital nomad on kitchen table

Vacation home booking platform Airbnb says over 5 million hosts provide accommodation for travelers across the globe through its online system. Many of these hosts are renting their villas, houses or apartments, and want to protect their properties with security cameras. When visitors find hidden cameras in bedrooms, bathrooms or … Read >