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Living costs remain a significant concern for many individuals and families worldwide. With inflation, housing prices, and everyday expenses rising, finding a place to live that is affordable and offers a high...
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In a world where the cost of living seems to be constantly on the rise, the dream of living comfortably on a modest budget may seem out of reach. But what if...
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May is an oh-so-lovely time to be hiking, sightseeing, or simply people-watching at an outdoor café in many destinations. Below are some of your smartest May trip options. (For other months of...
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Simplified regulations have not spurred significant growth in foreign interest in Jakarta’s apartment market.The Head of Research at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Indonesia, Yunus Karim, highlighted this trend in the Jakarta Property...
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), has unveiled the #MyRailJourney E-Guidebook, a pioneering digital guide for rail tourism. Launched with flagship routes of...
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According to the Social Security Administration, in 2024, nearly 68 million Americans received a Social Security benefit each and every month, totaling roughly $1.5 trillion in benefits paid during the year. While...
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When considering which digital nomad visa to apply for, there are more than just the eligibility requirements you have to be concerned with. You also have to consider how long it takes...
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Like them or loathe them, Delta SkyMiles can be unpredictable. Award rates swing up and down wildly with cash prices, deeply discounted SkyMiles flash sales pop up and disappear, and business class...
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The best cruise lines for solo travelersNorwegian Cruise Line has been a pioneer in the solo cruise space, offering private rooms since 2010—i.e. before it was cool. Earlier this year, the cruise...
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Gone are the days when dining alone felt awkward. These days, more and more travelers are embracing solo travel. In Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report, over 50 percent of respondents reported that they...
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Norman Bour nearly lost everything during the 2008 recession when he was living in California.Bour, now 70, and his wife worried about affording retirement in the US and moved abroad in 2019.They...
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Your support helps us to tell the storyThis election is still a dead heat, according to most polls. In a fight with such wafer-thin margins, we need reporters on the ground talking...
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In a strategic move to further cement its position as a premier destination in Southeast Asia, Thailand has extended its e-Visa services to 16 additional countries, surprisingly absent from the previous exclusive...
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For millions of Americans, the ultimate dream is to strike out and build a new life abroad. And as shown by the best countries for Americans to move to—laid out below—there’s plenty...
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Norman Bour nearly lost everything during the 2008 recession when he was living in California.Bour, now 70, and his wife worried about affording retirement in the US and moved abroad in 2019.They...
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Travel I couldn't afford US retirement on $3,000 a month, so I moved abroad. I've since visited 43 countries and am happier. As told to Alcynna Lloyd 2024-10-21T15:24:16Z Share icon Share Facebook...
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If you’re reading this article in English, lucky you. You can travel the world and still be understood by many people because 20 percent of the world also speaks English. Sorta. Damian...
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In the rush of day-to-day life, we don’t always have the opportunity to slow down and move at our own pace. Even on vacation, there’s an urge to visit, do and taste...
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Known as the ‘Jewel of the Andaman Sea’, Phuket has long been one of Thailand’s most desired destinations. Devastated by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that claimed 225,000 lives across Southeast Asia, Phuket...
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On August 26, an unusual rail journey set out from Vancouver, British Columbia, with an itinerary stringing together seven pre-existing luxury train lines across four continents, starting in North America, zigzagging through...
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