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From January 2025, you will need to buy a property worth at least €375,000 or rent one for over €14,000 per year, and pay a government contribution of €30,000.Allow €50,000 for government...
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“As soon as they close the door on the plane, I set my watch for where we’re flying to,” he tells me, describing the ways in which he combats sleep deprivation. And...
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Accommodation For my three nights in Pristina, I was able to afford a stay in the city’s best hotel, the aptly named Hotel Pristina. It is in the city centre, with excellent views,...
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As the original Van Golu Express runs only twice a week in each direction (and without the longer stops afforded by its touristic counterpart), alighting in Elazig meant I’d need to stay...
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Famed for their unwavering appreciation for the good life, the Spanish have perfected the art of enjoying the moment. In Spain, pleasure is derived from long, lazy lunches on sun-dappled verandas. Market-fresh...
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Sarah Gordon Travel writer 09 September 2024 11:02am Save Comment speech bubble icon Share icon Famed for their unwavering appreciation for the good life, the Spanish have perfected the art of enjoying...
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A “digital nomad” brings to mind a young person tapping away at a laptop in the sun, beer in hand, earning enough money to travel to the next palm-fringed hammock.And as remote...
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There are, I suppose, simpler ways to reach Slovenia from London than the overland route I have chosen. I reflect on this as a boy from the raucous football team sharing our...
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Many of us have fantasised about living in our favourite holiday destination, swapping a dull commute for a walk along the beach, or the confines of the office for a poolside villa....
All travellers like trains. European travellers love them. An InterRail trip is a rite of passage that stays in the memory. The Eurostar is to millennials what boat trains were for Gen...
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Japan has joined the growing list of countries aiming to attract digital nomads to its shores, with The Japan Times reporting that the country will start issuing special visas to travellers who...
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For me being an expat was always about finding somewhere to call home, that elusive thing I lost when my mother died. This was compounded when dad – who remarried a few...
With its hot weather, sandy beaches and high chances of a barbecue, Australia has long been a favourite for Britons searching for a sunny retirement. The tax advantages of living down under only...
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With its warm climate, affordable cost of living and rich culture, Thailand could be a tempting retirement choice for those who want to live somewhere warm that offers something a little different...
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Portugal is the ultimate mainland European destination for sun-seeking pensioners who want to minimise their taxes – yet it hasn’t always been the most popular choice. Only 11,000 British pensioners lived in Portugal...
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Thousands of British retirees have flocked to the shores of the Algarve, nestled in Portugal’s “golden triangle” of resort towns, golf courses and pristine coastline.The lure is plain to see: why not...
As idle as a painted ship upon a painted ocean, Sea Cloud Spirit lolled in the Pacific – its 32 magnificent sails untroubled by the slightest breath of air. We were becalmed.Unlike...
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Sunny Spain is the dream retirement destination for thousands of us – golden coasts, delicious food and a rich culture are hard to resist. It is little wonder that more than 100,000...
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I’ve been using apps to date in London for nearly a decade – but last month I went on a ski trip and met more eligible single men than ever before. The...
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Typically, we don’t like slow. Slow-witted is stupid. Slow service irks. Slow movies are dull. Slow clocks are wrong. And slow runners don’t win actual races (only allegorical tortoises do that). Then...
