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A growing number of nations have warned their citizens against traveling to the UK, due to ongoing anti-immigrant protests following the stabbing and murder of three little girls and the attempted murder...
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Travel is designed to relax us, but it can also boost our stress levels—especially where car rentals are involved. I recently survived a trip to Sicily. As someone who has been a...
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Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials...
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I was recently speaking with a couple about what they imagine their retirement would look like. “We’d love to purchase a property in Italy and retire there,” they said. More and more,...
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Ongoing protests and riots have prompted several countries to issue safety warnings to citizens travelling to the UK.Violence broke out in several towns and cities in England and Northern Ireland following the...
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Countries that have issued advice include Australia, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Malaysia.The Nigerian government advised its citizens to avoid “political processions and protests, rallies or marches”, avoid crowded areas, and be vigilant and...
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Travel The top hidden-gem destinations to visit alone, according to a full-time solo traveler who's been to 43 countries Joey Hadden 2024-08-04T10:28:02Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email icon Email Twitter...
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In the heart of South America, Bolivia is home to some of the most dramatic landscapes on the continent.From pristine rainforests and high-altitude salt flats to cities rich with cultural diversity, there’s...
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Getting across town isn’t always easy. Even cities with extensive public transportation networks can be difficult to navigate. Maybe there are linguistic barriers to taking metros and buses. Maybe the maps are...
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Whether you are on a journey of self-discovery, or just need some vacation time to yourself, solo travel can afford the most rewarding adventures. If you've never traveled alone before, the thought...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinIt’s that time of year when pundits release their “best of” lists, rounding up their predictions of what will be popular in the year to come....
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Have you heard of my WOW Moments project? “Wendy’s WOW Moments” are surprise insider experiences that help make a trip extraordinary. WOW List travelers earn them by submitting reviews of their trips....
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Travel I spent 3 nights in Asia's least visited country. It also turned out to be the most expensive. Marielle Descalsota 2024-07-24T00:14:02Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email icon Email Twitter...
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Among the many travel hacks that help you vacation on a budget, booking your trip during the shoulder season might just be the best one yet. Not to be confused with a...
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In a bid to boost the tourism industry, the Thai government has decided to introduce some modifications to benefit a number of visa holders, including digital nomads. New changes include extending visa...
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Discover the best scuba diving in Costa Rica with our guide to the Pacific coast. Learn about top dive sites, diverse marine life, and why Costa Rica is a diver’s paradise.When people...
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Editor’s Note: CNN — “This is where it all started,” says Rizal Tandjung, gazing out over a sandy shoreline lapped by dying breakers. Almost 40 years old, Tandjung is one of Bali’s...
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Figuring out the optimal time to travel to an island can be tricky. “Peak season” often does not mean the best time to go; it just means the most expensive time, based...
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