Whose World Cup is it?: As visas tighten, prices soar and teams fall away, the ‘global’ game feels increasingly exclusiveThe upcoming FIFA World Cup faces major hurdles. Many popular teams will not participate. Ticket prices have surged dramatically, making at...
04 Apr, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Indian students turn to Europe as US sees 30% drop in 2025 amid visa curbsIndian students are increasingly choosing European Union countries for higher education in 2025, with a significant rise in destinations li...
31 Jan, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Italy's golden visa: Investment routes, tax benefits and residency rules for Indian investorsItaly is among Europe’s most in-demand golden visas, ranking in the top-3 European Union programmes by volume.
22 Dec, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
The art of being a follower — not a tourist — in ItalyThe author reflects on how travel allows us to journey through both space and time, bringing the past alive. Inspired by Edith Templeton’s ...
11 Oct, 2025, 12.19 PM IST
Secret European destinations where rich people are hiding out this summerLuxury travel is shifting from high-profile hotspots to discreet, private getaways. Wealthy travelers now prefer remote destinations like L...
31 Jul, 2025, 12.05 PM IST
10 things not to do as a tourist in ItalyItaly is expecting a record-breaking tourism surge in summer 2025, largely due to the Jubilee Year, a significant Catholic event held once ...
02 Apr, 2025, 12.56 PM IST
Italy to tourists soon: Think your hotel is terrible? Prove itItaly is considering groundbreaking legislation to regulate travel reviews, requiring platforms like Tripadvisor to verify that reviewers h...
16 Jan, 2025, 04.43 PM IST
Italy makes biometric requirement mandatory for long-term visas; international students to be affected mostItaly will require biometric data collection for all long-term Schengen visa applicants from January 2025, necessitating in-person visits f...
07 Jan, 2025, 11.04 AM IST
A trip to Italy in 2025 might not be the brightest ideaItaly’s summer 2025 tourism boom, fueled by the Jubilee Year, anticipates 35 million visitors, nearly tripling 2024's numbers. This sacred ...
22 Dec, 2024, 03.54 PM IST
Italy introduces new visa rules for international students starting in 2025Starting January 10, 2025, applicants for Type D visas, including students on programs longer than 90 days, will be required to schedule in...
11 Dec, 2024, 12.55 PM IST
Global airfares set to rise yet again in 2025North America and Europe will experience modest increases of around 2%, while Asia and Australasia, still recovering from pandemic restrict...
26 Nov, 2024, 10.40 AM IST
This historic Italian city has announced bold new measures to tackle overtourismFlorence is taking steps to combat overtourism with a new 10-point plan aimed at reducing the city's tourist influx, which has become a sou...
14 Nov, 2024, 04.16 PM IST
Italy to offer more migrant work visas to caregivers for old peopleItaly plans to grant 10,000 additional work visas next year for caregivers to address its ageing population and caregiver shortage. This ne...
03 Oct, 2024, 10.05 AM IST
Italy's digital nomad visa is now open for applicants, and you get to bring your familyItaly has rolled out its digital nomad visa for global professionals, requiring specific criteria like income, insurance, and work experien...
12 Apr, 2024, 02.45 PM IST
While European countries shutter Golden Visas, Italy has an easier alternativeWhile it may not be a golden visa, Italy's Representative Office visa provides an appealing alternative for those who want to engage in com...
07 Nov, 2023, 11.40 AM IST
All you need to know to plan a trip to ItalyItaly is at its best in spring and autumn, so visit in May-June or October. The worst time is July-August, when tourist traffic and prices ...
20 May, 2013, 08.59 AM IST
As international tourism proving to be recession-proof, India cannot ignore its potentialIndia should follow the example of Turkey and Egypt that have emerged as among the top tourist attractions in recent years by adopting peop...
20 Sep, 2012, 09.09 AM IST