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Oooh, I could live here: It’s a thought that’s crossed many travelers’ minds when abroad. Retirement could be the perfect time to make that passing dream a reality.Every year, publication International Living...
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When we first spoke to Darrell and Amy Bushnell in 2017, they were already 11 years into an early retirement that had taken them from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Nicaragua at the...
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If your idea of a work-life balance involves touring world-famous ruins and monuments between Zoom calls and spending the weekend exploring landscapes ranging from olive groves to wind-shaped volcanic mountains, you’re in...
In this video, follow Video Producer, Jessie Beck, as shares five easy ways to pack less when you travel—whether you’re trying to get from checking bags to traveling carry on only, or...
If you’ve ever dreamed of packing up your laptop and working from Italy, you’re in luck: As of April 4, the Italian government has put into effect a new digital nomad visa,...
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The idea of combining work with travel has changed dramatically over the years, in part thanks to remote work becoming more common. (In 2022, more than a third of U.S. employees did...
Welcome to AFAR Answers: a deep dive into all your unanswered travel questions. First up: Why are there luggage racks in hotel rooms?For years, I had the same packing routine: Pull my...
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A new visa program is making it easier than ever for remote workers to swap their home office for a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, rolling vineyards, subtropical forests, and electric-blue glacial lakes.New...
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As you read this article at your desk in your pajamas (or at your desk in your office, wishing you were still able to work at home in your pjs), you don’t...
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At AFAR, it’s a given that our staff members are all deeply passionate about travel. Whether we’re on a reporting trip or exploring the world on our own PTO, we’ve all packed...
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Attention all chronic overpackers: We hear you and see you, but there’s really no need to pack 20 pairs of underwear for a four-day trip. Let’s face it—some of us have travel...
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Most seasoned travelers develop their own techniques for planning and orchestrating trips that go smoothly. But even for people who travel frequently, parts of taking a trip can still be complicated. Afar...
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In December 2023, Kenya made history by announcing that it would be the first African country to be visa-free for all travelers. “It shall no longer be necessary for any person from...
The new year is almost here, and in addition to sharing inspiration for where to travel in 2024, we also wanted to share our own travel resolutions.At AFAR our whole MO is...
Four years after Brazil waived visa requirements for some travelers, including those from the USA, the South American country announced it is changing course. Starting January 10, 2024, nationals from the United...
As the option to work remotely has become more common, the opportunities for living and working abroad have increased for many U.S. citizens. Add to that fact the growing number of countries...
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Europe is the most visited region in the world and has always been a very popular destination for U.S. travelers. After pandemic travel restrictions were dropped across Europe in 2022 and now...
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Gain fascinating insight into the Indigenous culinary world of Cartagena’s Caribbean coast on an epicurean tour that begins in the town’s labyrinthine central market, Mercado Bazurto. A local chef will help guide...
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The surge in international travel this year is a testament to how much we’ve been craving foreign destinations, along with the diverse mix of people, culture, and cuisine they serve up. And...
I have fond memories of a trip I took to Zanzibar a few years ago. After what felt like a string of activity-packed holidays, I decided to approach this one differently. My...
