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Buenos Aires, with its diversity of European-style architecture, has long been called ‘the Paris of South America’. It was a phrase thought up in the 1930s by a real estate marketing guru....
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If hiking up an active volcano doesn’t quite cut it for the thrill-seeker in you, opt to ride top-load (on its roof as opposed to inside) on the iconic Philippine jeepney. These...
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Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls, the Galápagos Islands – South America is like a greatest-hits compilation of the best sights in the world. And there are many other, less familiar wonders just waiting...
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Visiting Taiwan is a wonderful experience. The scenery is amazing, the food is delicious, and the people are incredibly friendly. However, most tourists encounter one obstacle on their trip to Taiwan –...
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An archipelago with more than 7,000 islands, each spot in the Philippines has salient features that make it a must-see, either for tourists or locals. Whether it’s because of the peaceful ambience,...
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Typically seen as a getaway to other towns around the lake, Como is probably the most underrated of the group. This is indeed where you can catch ferries to various parts of...
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Discover the best of the Italian good life in Milan, where the city’s compact size makes it easy to explore its varied offerings. Whether you want to improve your cooking skills or...
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Often overshadowed by its ever-popular neighbour Salento, sleepy Filandia – despite its colourful architecture, beautiful cafetera views and friendly locals – remains largely undiscovered by tourists. From world-class restaurants to secret waterfalls,...
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Skylodge Adventure Suites, near Cusco in Peru, is offering the experience of a lifetime to travelers searching for something extra special – but a good head for heights is essential. Love reading...
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Heading on holiday to Thailand? We’ve compiled a list of 21 “paa saa Thai” phrases that will help you get around. Learning a bit of the local lingo will not only make...
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Down the chaotic Manila streets, alongside large buses, private cars, and taxi cabs, an eye-catching, anachronistic vehicle carelessly makes its way through. It’s painted with bright colors and adorned with gaudy accessories....
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Albania is one of the most interesting countries in Europe, and one of the friendliest – perhaps in part because it’s so small, with a population of just 2.8 million. It is...
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Slow travel allows us to experience different destinations in a way that is both relaxing and enriching. It’s all about forgoing hectic city itineraries and whistlestop tours of never-seen-before destinations in favour...
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Buenos Aires’ expat scene is just as hedonistic as that of the locals, so there are a multitude of bars that foreigners living in the city frequent during the week and at...
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Foreign-language schools are a traveler’s dream. No matter your level or how much time you have, these programs offer lessons, activities and an immersive experience into a city. Like most travelers, the...
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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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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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Expatriating to Bolivia is no easy feat, with mountains of paperwork, a puzzling new culture, and all the pitfalls of a poverty-stricken country to contend with. Yet those who have lived here...
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Planning on travelling to a Spanish-speaking country soon and want to be able to say more than just ‘la cuenta por favor‘ (check, please)? Learning a new language doesn’t have to involve...
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Ecuador continues to land on International Living’s top ten list for best retirement destinations worldwide. Expats looking for affordable housing, quality medical care, and rich cultural history flock not only to the...
