Malaysia’s state of Penang has established itself as one of the most popular weekend getaways in South-East Asia. With direct flights from the UAE coming in at just more than seven hours,...
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The 12-carriage La Dolce Vita Orient Express transports up to 62 passengers for one, two or three nights around Italy. Photo: La Dolce Vita Orient ExpressThe 12-carriage La Dolce Vita Orient Express...
Travellers will increasingly seek out some of nature's greatest shows this year, industry insiders predict. Photo: Juan Maria Coy VergaraTravellers will increasingly seek out some of nature's greatest shows this year, industry...
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US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to abolish double tax rules for American citizens living abroad. APUS President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to abolish double tax rules for American citizens living abroad....
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The UAE has been ranked the 10th-best destination for expatriates to live and work, based on the high quality of life it offers and job opportunities, according to a report by global...
My journey from the bustling Belgian capital of Brussels across to the ancient Flemish city of Ghent traverses bucolic countryside marked by traditional windmills and ecological wind turbines, and taking just 30...
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Retaining foreign workers into retirement is a major opportunity for emerging and established expatriate destinations, with global competition for “silver dollars” set to increase rapidly in the next decade, HR consulting company...
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I love Japan. If I had to move anywhere in the world, there would be very little hesitation; I would be there before you could say “konnichiwa”.Having been there twice, once in...
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South Korea is ramping up its bid to attract more tourists by making it easier for people to visit.The country is getting ready to expand visa benefits for tour groups as well...
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Sun, sea, surf and serenity are only a few of the things associated with Bali, Indonesia's touristic haven and coveted second-home destination.While hordes of expatriates and digital nomads have relocated to the...
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While jet setters flying into the glamorous beaches of the French Riviera inevitably leave a deep carbon footprint, I decide to try a surprising slow alternative on a much lower carbon journey...
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ESSENTIALSThe flights Emirates flies direct from Dubai to Rio de Janeiro from Dh7,000 return including taxes. Avianca fliles from Rio to Cusco via Lima from $399 (Dhxx) return including taxes. The trip...
