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Travel Daily Podcast — January 11, 2026
Welcome back to Travel Daily. Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a mix of destination insights, travel industry developments, and practical tips to help you plan smarter and travel better.
Teneriffa, Lanzarote, Italien und Frankreich: Warum Experten die Orte auf der "No Travel List" platzieren
Travel experts are urging visitors to rethink trips to overtouristed hotspots like Tenerife, Lanzarote, and popular areas of Italy and France amid protests, rising rents, and strained infrastructure. Fragile nature destinations such as Antarctica and the U.S. Glacier National Park are also flagged for pressure from growing visitor numbers. The recommendation: choose lesser-known alternatives or travel off-season to ease local and environmental impacts.
I fell in love with Taiwan on a layover. Six years later, I moved there.
After a 24-hour layover sparked a deep connection, Dom Jones ultimately relocated to Taipei, drawn by a rare blend of peace, safety, strong infrastructure, affordability, and accessible healthcare. The piece highlights everyday ease—from late-night transit to premium medical coverage—and how a centrally located three-bedroom in Taipei can still be attainable for under $2,000. It’s a story about intentionally choosing a different way of living, not escaping the U.S., and why Taiwan resonates with long-term movers.
Market Insight: How Luxury Real Estate is Supporting High-Value Tourism in Greece
Greece’s luxury residential market is quietly powering high-value tourism by enabling extended stays, digital nomad lifestyles, and repeat visitation. Branded residences and hospitality-style services blur lines between homes and hotels, while professional management and predictable costs encourage loyalty. The result supports Greece’s premium positioning with a more resilient, lifestyle-driven tourism model.
Ireland recalls almost 13,000 passports over missing 'IRL' code
A software update led to a printing defect that likely affected the machine-readable zone, prompting a recall of 12,904 Irish passports issued between December 23 and January 6. The flaw could cause failures at eGates and border control systems worldwide; replacements are being issued free within roughly 10 working days. Travelers with imminent trips are advised to contact the Passport Office for assistance.
El pueblo de montaña que parece sacado de un cuento de Disney y que es perfecto para desconectar del mundo este invierno
Taüll, in the Catalan Pyrenees, offers a storybook winter escape with stone houses, snowy rooftops, and near-silence. Its UNESCO-listed Romanesque treasures—Sant Climent and Santa Maria—anchor a serene landscape near Aigüestortes National Park. It’s a perfect pick for travelers seeking calm, heritage, and mountain beauty in the colder months.
The digital reset your life’s been asking for
This guide breaks down a practical digital declutter—from quick phone wins and simpler folders to taming photos and aiming for “inbox calm.” The payoff: less attention residue, stronger focus, and better boundaries with tech. A weekly 10-minute cleanup and one-in/one-out rule help the reset stick long after the new-year motivation fades.
Viajar reduz o risco de Alzheimer? A ciência começa a responder
Emerging research suggests seniors who engage in tourism activities show slower cognitive decline compared to non-travelers, though travel isn’t a cure. Novelty, planning, social contact, movement, and learning all stimulate the brain and may build cognitive reserve. The takeaway: travel can complement healthy habits to support active aging.
'Our 6-day honeymoon turned into a 14-day trip': A week after Venezuela strikes caused travel chaos, some vacationers are still stranded
After U.S. strikes prompted a roughly 24-hour Caribbean airspace closure, nearly 1,000 flights were canceled, with ripple effects lasting a week or more. Travelers describe mounting costs, scarce accommodation, and limited rerouting options as airlines add extra flights and refunds lag. It’s a stark reminder to build buffers into itineraries and review coverage for disruptions.
