Ryanair’s dispute with the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) over slot allocations has quickly turned into a test of credibility, and the Irish carrier is losing. After warning that it would cancel its entire Israel schedule unless its “historic” slots at Ben Gurion were restored, Ryanair now finds itself exposed as a bully with limited leverage. The IAA has held firm, enforcing … [Read more...] about Ryanair’s Empty Threats and Wizz Air’s Gain
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Playing Volleyball on the Shoreline
There is something timeless about the sight of people gathering on a sandy beach to play a spirited game of volleyball. The photograph captures this perfectly: two players in the foreground, bodies bent low, muscles tensed, eyes fixed forward in anticipation of the next serve. Their posture is one of readiness, that universal stance of athletes bracing for impact and movement. … [Read more...] about Playing Volleyball on the Shoreline
Improving Your Travel Photos: Lessons from the Temple of Debod
Travel photography has a way of blending people and places into one memory, and sometimes the simplest scene—a few friends at a monument—carries more meaning than a thousand carefully staged shots. At Madrid’s Temple of Debod, an ancient Egyptian structure gifted to Spain and reconstructed stone by stone in the heart of the city, the story of travel becomes as much about … [Read more...] about Improving Your Travel Photos: Lessons from the Temple of Debod
Walking Gran Vía: Where Madrid Never Pauses
There are certain streets in a city that feel like its pulse, and for Madrid, Gran Vía is one of them. Stepping onto this broad, bustling avenue, I was immediately swept into its rhythm—cars weaving through traffic lights, buses gliding past with their advertisements, and clusters of people moving in every direction, each with their own purpose. The noise, the color, the sheer … [Read more...] about Walking Gran Vía: Where Madrid Never Pauses
Travel-Ready Trade-Down: Why a Canon R100 with RF 18–150mm Beats Heavy Pro Glass on the Road
The photo shows two travelers huddled over the rear screen of a Canon EOS 5DS wearing a Canon EF 24–70mm f/2.8L II USM, its red ring catching the sun as a palm frond paints the background with warm, coastal color. One woman in black with chunky earrings and wrap-around sunglasses steadies the body in her palms; the other, brimmed hat and pearl strand, leans in with curious … [Read more...] about Travel-Ready Trade-Down: Why a Canon R100 with RF 18–150mm Beats Heavy Pro Glass on the Road
AVA Resort Cancun Winter Festival, December 15, 2025 – January 12, 2026, Cancun, Mexico
The end of the year will take on a new sparkle at AVA Resort Cancun, one of Mexico’s most exciting luxury destinations, as it launches its first-ever Winter Festival. This all-inclusive, family-friendly event runs from December 15, 2025, through January 12, 2026, offering guests a season of vibrant celebrations framed by the turquoise waters and white sands of the Caribbean. … [Read more...] about AVA Resort Cancun Winter Festival, December 15, 2025 – January 12, 2026, Cancun, Mexico
Travelport and Farenexus Partner to Integrate nexusCMT into Travelport+
Travelport has announced a strategic partnership with Farenexus to integrate the company’s advanced contract management solution, nexusCMT, into the Travelport+ platform. This collaboration aims to transform how travel agencies and travel management companies (TMCs) manage commissions, streamline bookings, and increase profitability by reducing complexity and errors at the … [Read more...] about Travelport and Farenexus Partner to Integrate nexusCMT into Travelport+
Beach, Yaffo, Tel Aviv
The beaches of Tel Aviv have a way of drawing you in long before you even set foot on the sand. The rhythm of the Mediterranean is steady and insistent, its blue expanse stretching out endlessly while the city behind you hums with energy. From the promenade you catch sight of colorful umbrellas planted firmly in the sand, families gathering under their shade, and groups of … [Read more...] about Beach, Yaffo, Tel Aviv
Spain’s Hostile Turn: How Sánchez’s Radical Left Appeasement Is Driving Tourists Away
There is growing sentiment that Spain under Pedro Sánchez’s government has become less welcoming to foreign visitors, particularly British, Israeli, and American tourists. While tourism remains a cornerstone of the Spanish economy, political choices and rhetoric at the national level are shaping perceptions abroad. The Sánchez government, relying heavily on alliances with … [Read more...] about Spain’s Hostile Turn: How Sánchez’s Radical Left Appeasement Is Driving Tourists Away
The arrival of “Taiwan Plus” in Osaka marks a powerful moment in the ongoing cultural exchange between Taiwan and Japan
Organized by the Taiwan General Association of Chinese Culture (GACC) and supported by the Ministry of Culture’s “We TAIWAN” cultural program for Expo 2025 Osaka, the festival brought a vivid sense of Taiwan’s creativity and diversity to Japanese audiences. The event transformed the city into a meeting ground of traditions, innovations, and shared experiences, offering an … [Read more...] about The arrival of “Taiwan Plus” in Osaka marks a powerful moment in the ongoing cultural exchange between Taiwan and Japan