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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Malaysian state of Sabah has shut down its border with Tawi-Tawi province in southern Philippines following the spate of daring kidnappings by the jihadist group Abu Sayyaf inside its...
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he government has issued a travel warning for Indonesian citizens planning to visit Belgium amid the tense security situation in Brussels following bomb attacks in the country’s capital.“We have issued a travel...
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In Cusco, Peru, you can rent a comfortable apartment with incredible views of the Andes for only $200 a month."I can easily afford to indulge myself whenever I want,” says expat Rob...
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For those of you who have Tinder'd and Grindr'd your way across the globe, and still haven't found what you're looking for when it comes to love, there may be hope out...
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Over the last few years Mexico has emerged as a major hub of in-migration for professionals from the U.S., the U.K., Spain, India, and China. According to HSBC's 2015 Expat Survey, Mexico...
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Travel agents in Guernsey are advising people who have holidays booked at popular destinations such as Bali to check the latest advice being offered before they set off.Yesterday a series of explosions...
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The rising popularity of Switzerland may be put to test this year as Asian currencies weaken Two major developments – Asian currency depreciation, which continues to slow travel from South-east Asia, and...
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There's a new way to make money while traveling (or from home) and it's taking the world of learning English by storm: online English classes.I first heard about teaching English online from...
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The 25-year-old documentary and travel photographer is currently residing in Phnom Penh, Cambodia but frequently travels to Manila to go back to her roots. She is represented by National Geographic Creative and...
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Expats often struggle to learn a new language when they move to a new country, but research shows how important English is wherever you are based.Non English speaking people in Latin America...
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22 July 2015By Mark Johanson, Features correspondentPhotos by Mark JohansonEnvision the architecture and cafe culture of Paris, the cuisine and fashion sense of Milan and the dusk to dawn nightlife of Madrid, and you’ll...
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Housing affordability continues to be an issue of importance to voters, with a recent Fairfax-Ipsos poll showing 69% of Australian capital city residents disagree that housing is affordable for prospective first home...
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Back Once strictly off-limits for all but the most essential travel, Colombia is now enjoying something of a renaissance. As the drug-related violence and crime has dropped away due to government initiatives,...
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For those with dreams of living in a foreign land, retiring abroad may be just the ticket. But it's essential to prepare for financial challenges before you step off American soil.To manage...
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11 May 2015By Alina Dizik, Features correspondentRoss WilliamsIf the kids are happy, mum and dad are, too. That’s why when it comes to moving abroad, expat families say a welcoming environment for their children...
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This week's winning entry Gili Islands, Indonesia Walking on the pristine beaches of the Gili Islands, Indonesia, one could be forgiven for mistaking their surroundings for the set of the film “Cast...
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I gave up seeking meaning or reason in travel long ago — work, play, adventure, hardship, escape, the sacred, the divine, enlightenment, hedonism, the profane…most good trips are a mix of all...
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If you are interested in backpacking and aren’t lucky enough to have a trust fund, firstly: join the club.Secondly, don't fret. There are a few ways to fund your long-term travel. 1....