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Karen LeBlancMay 23, 2025 at 9:57 AMXantana/Istockphoto7 Best Places in Northern Italy To VisitLocated between the towering peaks of the Italian Alps and the azure waters of the Mediterranean, Northern Italy beckons travelers with...
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Sarah KhanUpdated May 15, 2025 at 8:14 PMIt's been 12 months since Sarah Khan and her husband became digital nomads. Bali was her favorite place to work.Sarah KhanLast year, Sarah Khan, 33,...
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Jordan OMalleyApril 23, 2025 at 9:24 AMRetiring overseas doesn’t have to mean giving up comfort or security. Many international spots offer everything from decent health care to vibrant communities, without draining your...
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Courtney CiandellaUpdated April 16, 2025 at 5:00 AMImage Credit: Shutterstock.Many people became digital nomads during the coronavirus pandemic — a term that once described mainly Gen Z and Millennials itching to escape...
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Edward ClarkApril 2, 2025 at 9:55 AMEver had that sinking feeling when you realize you need to book a flight ASAP—only to see sky-high prices staring back at you? We’ve all been...
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Gabrielle OlyaApril 5, 2025 at 5:03 AMLuis Fonseca / Getty Images/iStockphotoMany of us dream of retiring abroad in Europe, but might feel like it’s simply unaffordable for us. However, there are several...
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Kasia DietzUpdated March 28, 2025 at 10:15 AMDuring my year of solo travel, I fell in love with the world — and, it turns out, my soulmate was waiting for me back...
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Clara HoganMarch 21, 2025 at 4:13 AMMoving to Italy has changed the way we live for the better.Courtesy of Clara HoganMoving to Italy from the Bay Area helped me become a calmer,...
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Travel + Leisure EditorsMarch 18, 2025 at 7:48 AMCourtesy of Sandals Foundation The Sandals Foundation partners with Dutch soccer club AFC Ajax on the Future Goals project. Working with local partners such...
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Ash JurbergMarch 11, 2025 at 10:02 AMMy passport got water-damaged twice while I was on vacation because of one mistake I could've easily avoided. Ash JurbergWhile hiking in Colombia, I ruined my...
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John SeetooFebruary 22, 2025 at 12:11 PMRed (2010) and Red 2 (2013) were a pair of action comedies starring Bruce Wilis, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren and John Malkovich as a team of...
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Alison Van GladMarch 25, 2025 at 8:59 AMI've been traveling solo for years, and I pack a few essentials on every trip that I wish I'd known about sooner.Alison Van GladI've spent...
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Gabrielle OlyaJanuary 28, 2025 at 5:01 AMGatsi / Getty Images/iStockphotoIf you’re looking to retire abroad, you may want to consider locations that are not super popular yet, as this can often translate...
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Benjamin Parker and Annabel GrossmanJanuary 4, 2025 at 5:00 AMTravelSmart visits one of Independent Travel’s favourite destinations, Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast.Travel editors Ben Parker and Annabel Grossman give you their tips for...
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Angela MaeDecember 21, 2024 at 5:01 AMChrisHepburn / Getty Images/iStockphotoAccording to the Association of Americans Resident Overseas, an estimated 5.4 million Americans live abroad. While the numbers are a bit skewed as...
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Jacqueline (Jack) PerezDecember 7, 2024 at 6:31 PMAlxeyPnferov / istockphotoBreaking Bread and Boundaries: A Solo Traveler’s TaleThis last week I spent solo traveling in Stockholm, Sweden.In full transparency, this place never quite...
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Crystal MayerOctober 22, 2024 at 9:00 AMnarvikk / Getty Images/iStockphotoWith the cost of living in the United States soaring, many people are setting their sights on an international destination that won’t break...
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Priyanka RajputOctober 11, 2024 at 7:31 AMGoogle Flights says the best time to book Christmas flights is 54 days before travel.Steve Parsons/PA Images/Getty ImagesGoogle Flights recently shared its 2024 travel trends report.According...
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SmartAsset TeamOctober 17, 2024 at 11:29 AMA business woman looking up Roth IRA rules for living abroad.Americans living abroad can still benefit from a Roth IRA for retirement savings, just like those...
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Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNNNovember 25, 2024 at 6:43 AMAfter spending several years building a life he loved in San Francisco, Jason Bennett, originally from the Bay Area, had every intention of remaining in...
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