EU Border Chaos for Summer Travelers: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is triggering reports of hours-long airport lines, with some travelers warned of waits up to six hours at popular destinations including Italy, Portugal and Spain—raising fresh concerns for anyone planning a summer trip. World Cup Viewing in Italy’s Orbit: With FIFA World Cup 2026 underway across the US, Canada and Mexico, fans are hunting for match-day plans and guides; one roundup highlights Toronto’s fan zones and schedules, while another offers a beginner’s guide to how the tournament works. Italian Food & Travel Inspiration: A new cookbook, Lido: Recipes and Stories from Italy’s Beach Clubs, shares coastal Italian recipes for home—perfect for travelers dreaming of seaside aperitivo season. Palermo Wedding Fallout: Reports say pop star Dua Lipa made a goodwill payment of €5,000 to Palermo residents after wedding-related road closures and restrictions sparked local complaints. Cinque Terre Spotlight: Monterosso al Mare gets the travel spotlight as the “Pearl of Cinque Terre,” with tips on reaching it by train or ferry and what to do in its Old Town and Fegina areas.