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  • Eurostar passengers can now avoid UK border checks by having their face scanned – The Points Guy

    Eurostar passengers can now avoid UK border checks by having their face scanned – The Points Guy

    Some Eurostar passengers passing through London’s St. Pancras International Station will now be able to use a facial verification system instead of manual ticket and passport checks. The new technology, called SmartCheck, aims to reduce passport and ticket check lines at St. Pancras and is currently being tested for Business Premier and Carte Blanche customers.…

  • Avelo adds a new state to its route map – The Points Guy

    Avelo adds a new state to its route map – The Points Guy

    Avelo is adding a new state to its map: Wisconsin. The startup carrier announced Wednesday that it will operate flights between Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) near Wausau and its base at Orlando International Airport (MCO). With that, CWA will become Avelo’s 46th destination — and give the airline a presence in its 25th state. Avelo…

  • 10 Best House Sitting Websites in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    10 Best House Sitting Websites in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    House sitting is one of the greatest ways for travelers and digital nomads to explore the world on a budget. But, before you head out on the adventure of a lifetime, you first need to find the perfect house sitting job on one of the best house sitting websites. I’ve been house sitting for years…

  • 15 Must-Try Foods in France in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    15 Must-Try Foods in France in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    I absolutely love the food in France! I’ve visited France several times each year for as long as I can remember, and one of my favorite things about this amazing country is how easy it is to find incredible food there. From traditional dishes like boeuf bourguignon and onion soup to modern twists on French…

  • 15 Best Restaurants in Limassol, Cyprus, in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    15 Best Restaurants in Limassol, Cyprus, in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    What’s great about the best restaurants in Limassol is that you have lots of different cuisines to choose from. While some of the best food in Limassol is the local cuisine, there are also some fantastic Asian and Italian restaurants too. It’s a foodie’s heaven. I spent three months based in this beautiful coastal city and…

  • A Guide to Zante Town: Zakynthos Travel Guide for 2023 – Goats On The Road

    A Guide to Zante Town: Zakynthos Travel Guide for 2023 – Goats On The Road

    Zante Town is the capital and the commercial hub for the entire island of Zakynthos (aka Zante). While it’s a popular destination for visitors staying on the island of the same name, it’s not a beach destination, but instead, a bustling port city, so many people opt for the more sand and sea Mediterranean holiday…

  • Breeze Airways targets Florida with big 11-route expansion – The Points Guy

    Breeze Airways targets Florida with big 11-route expansion – The Points Guy

    Ultra-low-cost carrier Breeze Airways is turning to Florida for its latest big expansion. The startup carrier announced 11 new routes to the Sunshine State on Tuesday, looking to lure sun-seeking leisure travelers as it grows its route map. Breeze’s biggest expansion push comes in Fort Myers along Florida’s southern Gulf coast. The carrier is adding…

  • 10 Blog Ideas That Make the Most Money in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    10 Blog Ideas That Make the Most Money in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    There are so many niches out there that it can be hard to come up with blog ideas that make money. If you know that you eventually want to monetize your blog and make some money off all your hard work, then considering your niche before you start is pertinent. I started my current blog…

  • 15 Best Things to Do in Saranda, Albania, in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    15 Best Things to Do in Saranda, Albania, in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    There are so many great things to do in Saranda. It’s the perfect place for exploring the best of the Albanian Riviera.  Saranda is not only within a stone’s throw of the Greek island of Corfu, but it’s surrounded by some of the best attractions, beaches, and nature that Southern Albania has to offer.   I…

  • Gatwick Airport: 1,000 workers to strike at the end of July – The Points Guy

    Gatwick Airport: 1,000 workers to strike at the end of July – The Points Guy

    Travelers passing through London Gatwick Airport (LGW) have been told to brace for delays and cancellations ahead of ground handler strikes in the coming weeks. Around 1,000 staff members at the busy United Kingdom hub will stage walkouts from July 28 to Aug. 1, and then again from Aug. 4 to Aug. 8. The strikes…