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JavaScript is disabledIf possible, please enable JavaScript for an enhanced experience on the CHOICE website. Can you take medications overseas? We explain the rules for taking medications and medical devices with you...
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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...
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When it comes to international travel essentials—the best neck pillow for a red-eye flight, all that head-scratching paperwork, the list goes on—we don’t talk about electronic adapters nearly enough. For some reason,...
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By Seán Keenan and John Wallace"Island living" conjures up deserted beaches, swaying palm trees, and cocktails at sunset. The Caribbean… the South Pacific… the Maldives.But if you add in layers of history,...
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1. Rocky Mountaineer: a train ride through the Wild West Enjoy the glorious landscapes of Utah and Colorado(Image credit: Rocky Mountaineer)There can be few more relaxing ways to see the glorious landscapes...
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Sign up to the Travel newsletter for destination guides and the latest trendsHollywood's 'walk of shame' Walk of Fame stars on the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street(Image credit: Getty Images/Bob...
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By Hoang Vu  September 20, 2023 | 11:30 pm PT Foreigners walk with a tour guide in the ancient town Hoi An, May 11, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Dac Thanh Vietnam has been...
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I’m usually skeptical of stories about “a friend of a friend.” But in this case, I know that it’s a true story. A friend of a friend was staying in Bali, Indonesia’s...
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So, you’re daydreaming about — or seriously considering — moving abroad? You’re not alone.Summer holidays are over, and gone with them is the delusion that you’re a step away from picking up...
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Geneva, Switzerland. pawel.gaul/Getty Images Switzerland is the best country to retire comfortably, according to U.S. News & World Report. Portugal, Australia, and New Zealand also topped the list thanks to good healthcare...
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Every year, many of us dream of moving to rich countries like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. There seems to be less appeal to go to developing countries — those between...
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On May 5, the World Health Organization (WHO) formally announced the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. But over these three-plus years, several pandemic-born habits have become ingrained in our daily lives. Masks...
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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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The UK, US, Australia and Canada may be famous study-abroad destinations, but if you look to the north, you might find the best Scandinavian countries for the perfect blend of education and...
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