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Raw natural magnetism, historic sites and amazing beaches: Lombok is ready to steal the spotlight as Indonesia’s next island darling. Previously recognised simply as Bali’s sister island, Lombok is now a full-grown...
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Taking in the scenery in Portugal, one of the top places for expats to live affordably. (Photo... courtesy of Shutterstock) More Americans than ever are quitting their jobs and moving abroad or retiring overseas — 8.7...
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For many, Seville (in Spanish, Sevilla) is the romantic, passionate heart of Andalucía, the large Autonomous Community that covers much of southern Spain. A city of nearly infinite charm, Seville (population about...
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Palau may be (vaguely) remembered for being the setting of the tenth season of American CBS competitive reality television series Survivor. Yet, most would probably have never considered a trip there. This...
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Share The Article Leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and snow will blanket much of the U.S. before we know it. The good news is that there are still plenty of places...
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MOUNT Agung volcano in Bali erupted again, stranding thousands of tourists and forcing villagers to flee the Indonesian island's "danger zone" but the international airport has now reopened.Months after an earlier series...
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Things could have panned out very differently for Isla Espíritu Santo in Mexico. Developers were poised to move in the 90s, but conservationists stepped in, it was declared a Unesco Biosphere Reserve,...
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Most travelers skim Java, seeing the usual temples and volcanoes, instead of discovering the beauty and distinctive culture of the island. Nomad Kirsten shares her tips for exploring Java beyond the tourist...
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Castello Il Borgo Banfi at sunset. Lauren Mowery This article is part two of a three-part feature on traveling slowly across Tuscany. Read Part 1 on Maremma. While Italians might balk at...
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25 February 2022By Lindsey Galloway,Features correspondentJane Sweeney/Getty ImagesIn these five spots, expats will likely be greeted with a warm welcome, a helping hand and a friendly smile.For many expats, finding new friends...
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Getty ImagesFollowing this summer's heated protests against overtourism, there's some good news. For every overcrowded tourist spot in Europe, there are plenty of places around the world that need more visitors.St Mark's...
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Travel 16 trips everyone should take in Asia in 2017 Sarah Schmalbruch and Sophie-Claire Hoeller 2016-12-13T16:59:25Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy Link lighning bolt...
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Dateline: Kotor, Montenegro We’ve talked before about the various ways to live as Nomad Capitalist. It’s all about living where you want, but there are also different styles and ways of living....
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Located in the middle of Colombia, tucked into a valley surrounded by the Andes Mountains is Medellín, Colombia's second-largest city. Known as the City of Flowers, Medellín is attracting more and more...
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This week's winning entry Gili Islands, Indonesia Walking on the pristine beaches of the Gili Islands, Indonesia, one could be forgiven for mistaking their surroundings for the set of the film “Cast...
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Colombian Village An Expat Paradise In the lap of the Andes, Colombia's Villa de Leyva is poised to be the next Antigua, Guatemala, attracting travelers from Latin America, Europe, and, most recently,...
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When you hear “Argentina”, many things may come to mind. You may think of Buenos Aires, picture gauchos (skilled horsemen) on the plains herding cattle, or hear a song from Evita! echoing...
By Gael Hilotin for Yahoo! TravelFor most beaches I know, a thing is true in daylight but at the end of the day it becomes a lie, except for one island... Apo...
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The Chilean port city of Valparaíso was a correct answer in this year’s big GeoBee competition and, back in 2009, it showed up twice in our November/December issue: We ranked it respectably...