How to get the highly coveted golden passport

And how to hack your way into business class                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 [Matador Network Homepage]( [so many passports]( The Allure, and Cost, of a Passport That Gets You (Almost) Anywhere Hi , The Matador Network team is dedicated to publishing inspirational, on-the-ground stories and guides about where to travel. But we are equally dedicated to helping you travel better (and fact checking which of those viral travel hacks actually work and which are all hot air). The ultimate golden ticket everyone’s after: a golden passport. Citizenship or residency by investment, often called a “golden visa,” is a program offered by dozens of countries, including Italy, Portugal, Malta, and more. It’s an ideal option for those looking to live abroad or enjoy greater travel freedom. And while you won’t need to buy countless chocolate bars to win, there are a few important steps involved. To dive deeper into the concept of citizenship or residency by investment and the opportunities it offers, we spoke with Elena Ruda, shareholder and business development director at Immigrant Invest to get more details. [Here’s what you need to know.]( [GO FOR GOLD]( Ultimate Travel Hacks Our weekly guide to take the headache out of travel. [Business Class]( How to Hack Your Way Into Business Class Even without top-tier loyalty status. [READ MORE]( [Passengers boarding an Amtrak train]( Freight Trains Caused 1.5 Years of Delay to Amtrak Trains in 2023 Alone Freight trains are required by federal law to give priority to passenger trains, but they entirely disregard this rule. [READ MORE]( [using your phone while traveling]( The One Simple Tool Every Traveler Should Be Using More This feature was added to iPhones in 2024 and it’s super easy to use. [READ MORE]( [Madrid cafe]( The Sunniest European Capital Is the Best Place to Improve Your Mood Your antidote to the bucket-list race, a place that encourages you to slow down, enjoy a sunny day stroll through the park, and connect with locals at a terrace cafe. [READ MORE]( [helicopter flight]( The Best Way to Get From NYC to Atlantic City? A helicopter straight to a luxury casino. [READ MORE]( Gear Up Discover our favorite tech and travel gear essentials. [hiking boots]( [back pack]( EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH MATADOR FOLLOW US HERE [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [tk]( [in]( Move this email to your primary inbox or add Hello@MatadorNetwork.com as a contact so you never miss an email from us. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 Matador Network, all rights reserved PO Box 7775, Suite 40021 San Francisco, California 94120, United States of America [Terms of Service](