Barbados has declared singer Rihanna a national hero. The singer was honored during a ceremony marking the country’s new status as a republic in Bridgetown. President-elect Dame Sandra Mason becomes the new head of state after the country announced last year it would abolish its ties to the British monarchy. Rihanna, who was previously named ambassador to Barbados in 2018,...

There are certain things that often hold us back (besides from money, of course)from visiting various parts of the world when we want to. Usually, if funds are not the issue, the visa application process can cut short dreams of laying on a beach beneath the blue skies somewhere or hiking in the mountains. However, there are certain places you...