Jeff Greif 
Vilnius Turns Into a Giant Open-Air Gallery Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, has just taken a bold step onto Europe’s street art map. This August, it became the first city in the Baltics to host Meeting of Styles, one of the world’s best known international graffiti and street art festivals. More than … Read more
Academy Award nominee John Malkovich has a new role and this time he is not playing a character. He is playing himself and more specifically himself as a very proud Croatian. In the new cinematic tourism film CROATIA I Hear It Is Beautiful, Malkovich steps into the spotlight to show … Read more
On some of the Greek islands in the Cyclades, the views take your breath away. On others, it is the silence. Traveling through Athens and the Cyclades with artist Pauline Adams in mind, you begin to notice how light, shadow and emptiness can feel as present as people and noise. … Read more
If Portugal is on your radar this year W Algarve deserves a prime spot on your list. Perched on the cliffs of Albufeira on the southern coast this colorful resort is turning food and drink into a full contact sport in the very best way. Instead of just snapping photos … Read more
In less than 30 days, New York Harbor will host the largest gathering of ships and aircraft in American history as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration. On July 4, 2026, the International Parade of Sail will bring 48 tall ships from 20 countries, plus six American tall ships … Read more
From classical mastery to genre spanning festivals, Western Massachusetts is calling music lovers to the Berkshires in 2026. This year the region once again proves why it is one of the Northeast’s most celebrated cultural escapes. The calendar is packed with classical masterworks, bold contemporary sounds, jazz, indie rock and … Read more
Martinique is turning up the volume this summer as the Reggae Therapy Festival returns to Fort de France for its fourth edition on July 11 and 12, 2026. Set in the open-air Stade Louis Achille this two day celebration of music and culture is ready to welcome thousands of visitors … Read more
The internet loves to tell us that one viral reel can sell out an entire city. According to new research from travel booking platform Omio that story is mostly fiction. When it comes to choosing where to go next travelers are still listening to themselves not to the algorithm. In … Read more
Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes is turning up the heat. The legendary Riviera address has announced that a Beefbar brand will open on property in June 2026, adding serious culinary star power to one of France’s most glamorous strips of sand. For travelers who time their getaways around the next … Read more
Planning a spring trip to Miami? Add this to your itinerary immediately: Tequila Town, a limited-time immersive experience that’s redefining what it means to explore agave culture outside of Mexico. From now through May 5th, 2026, Toledo Studios transforms into a 25,000-square-foot portal to Jalisco—and it’s unlike any tequila experience … Read more
In a Caribbean travel landscape crowded with “eco” buzzwords, HADCO Experiences stands out for doing the work on the ground. This Trinidad and Tobago based destination management company isn’t just building boutique eco-lodges; it’s building an evidence-based model for regenerative tourism that’s rooted in science, local culture and long-term conservation. … Read more
In June 2016, Bordeaux’s striking wine museum and cultural center, La Cité du Vin, opened its doors on the banks of the Garonne. Ten years on, more than 3.5 million visitors from around the globe have come to explore the civilizations, cultures, and stories of wine that unfold inside this … Read more
Cape Town is about to become the epicenter of Africa’s travel conversation. From April 13–15, 2026 hosting WTM Africa 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). With just two weeks to go, the call is out for travel professionals, buyers, creators, and tourism insiders to register before … Read more
If Part One of this series was about where paper arrival cards are disappearing, Part Two is about when the real work of travel now happens. Around the world, countries aren’t just moving forms online—they’re shifting critical entry steps into a tight window just before you fly. For many destinations, … Read more
If you’re still expecting a flight attendant to hand you a tiny pencil and a paper arrival card, it’s time to reset your expectations. Around the world, countries are quietly killing off those paper forms and replacing them with digital systems you complete before you ever reach the immigration line. … Read more