Whiteout-level snow, 50 mph gusts and multi-foot drifts are hammering Washington and Oregon’s Cascade passes, prompting urgent winter storm warnings, chain controls and calls to delay all nonessential mountain travel.
Oceania Cruises is going adults-only for new bookings from January 7, 2026, promising quieter, kid-free sailings focused on culinary excellence, destination immersion, and a serene luxury atmosphere at sea.
Italy flights face a perfect storm of Arctic weather, Etna ash and coordinated strikes, with Milan, Venice and Sicily travelers warned to expect major delays, cancellations and shifting schedules in early January.
Bulgaria’s new digital nomad visa, Schengen membership and fresh euro adoption combine in 2026 to create one of Europe’s most accessible and affordable bases for non EU remote workers.
Venezuela’s sudden political crisis is rippling across Caribbean cruise routes, causing airspace closures, stranded tourists and emergency itinerary changes from Puerto Rico to Barbados, with long term fallout for regional tourism.
