We’re a gay couple of more than two decades, and we’re both writers — Michael writes novels, and Brent writes novels and screenplays. In 2016, we owned a nice house in Seattle...
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Bansko is a town at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, which are part of Pirin National Park, in southwest Bulgaria.
Anyone who follows the phenomenon of nomading knows that there are certain “hotspots” around the world that are incredibly popular with nomads and long-term travelers: Mexico City, Mexico; Lisbon, Portugal; Medellín, Colombia;...
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There’s big discounts on travel from Southwest Airlines, Hard Rock Hotels and HF Holidays this 29 February (Getty Images)It only comes around once every four years, but this Leap Day, airlines, holiday...
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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailIt’s never too early to book ahead for a bargain holiday. Although winter may feel never-ending,...
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A sunny fall Sunday on Knyaz Aleksandar Boulevard was like Paris 30 years ago. Along the wide, tree-filled, pedestrian-only street in Plovdiv, couples, friends, and families sit at umbrellaed sidewalk cafes conversing,...
Looking for quieter slopes, calmer apres-ski or unique places that combine winter sports with culture? Here are 20 of the best lesser-visited and underrated winter resorts around the world. Table of ContentsAlternative...
If you read our recent post all about reasons I love being a travel blogger, you’ll know that over 15 years ago, we packed up our stuff and left our regular jobs...
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It all started because Matthias Zeitler had no one to play board games with.He was a digital nomad before the term was even part of the vernacular, but he fits the profile...
The digital nomad scene has exploded around the world since remote work became mandatory for many during the pandemic. If you’re looking for the best digital nomad cities in Europe, you’re in...
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4 October 2023ShareSaveAlastair GillFeatures correspondentShareSaveNataliya Nazarova/AlamySet scenically at the base of the Pirin Mountains, Bansko has quietly emerged as one of the world's newest remote working hubs in recent years.Arriving in Bansko...
A festival in an Eastern European mountain town gives us a clue as to which nations are producing digital nomads, or at least in that region of the world. The week-long Bansko...
Claudia Canu arrived in Bansko, Bulgaria filled with anticipation. She was about to meet Sebastien Pelletier, the man she had been chatting with on Facebook Messenger for months.Canu and Pelletier met during...
