When was the last time you went to a place to do nothing? In the past, I’d try to pack in as many activities as possible to maximize trips and travel constantly,...
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Knowing a second language is more than a nice-to-have. Particularly in the cleared community, foreign language skills can mean more money and greater professional demand. And for telecommuters, it can mean living...
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Living the digital nomad or travel blogger lifestyle sounds like such a dream, doesn’t it? Being a digital nomad means that you can travel and live wherever you want in the world....
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From jaguar-filled jungles and lost cities in the Andes to a desert transformed into an art gallery by the Nazca lines, Peru is a land of astonishing diversity, offering countless adventures and...
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Fancy coffee shops are one of the first things that come to mind when you think about the city of Manizales. It embodies that mental picture of elegance and culture. Poised on...
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My wife and I retired in 2016 and moved to Medellin, Colombia, as expats. We left there in 2020 only because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which took us to Iowa to be...
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If you’re visiting Peru, you should go to Machu Picchu, but there are hundreds more fascinating archeological sites in the Cusco region. Here are 10 amazing Inca archeological sites in the city...
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We didn’t publish a list of top destinations for 2021, and indeed, it was a pretty lousy year for travel! But as the world gets jabbed and people yearn for freedom, it’s...
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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailOur new microguides series is inspired by the slow travel movement, encouraging travellers to relax...
Have you ever fantasized about quitting your job and moving to a country where it’s so cheap you don’t need to work? International Living advises people on how to do just that...
This article discusses the seven cheapest cities in South America for nomads. In recent years, a rising number of remote workers are basing themselves in South America, and the continent is fast...
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Imagine the smell of freshly-baked croissants wafting through the air, or the satisfying swallow of wine made from grapes grown just down the road. Perhaps you muse about living on a sun-drenched...
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When distant friends ask what's new in Albania, I laughingly tell them that most days are wonderfully the same, with three or four basic 'templates' that repeat blissfully. And no matter what...
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These days, ‘retiring abroad’ is no longer simply about (a) picking a country, (b) buying a property, and (c) shifting your family and belongings overseas. With the current surge in foreign housesitting...
While thousands of expats and retirees are flocking to Colombia’s “City of the Eternal Spring” Medellin, many more who are looking for a break from city life are seeking alternatives in the...
ForbesLifestyleForbesLife Five Winery Escapes That Embrace The Slow Travel Trend Corrina Allen-Kiersons Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover fashion, film, pop culture, travel and television. Following Jan...
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Colombia has moved mountains to shake off its narco reputation, and Medellín is at the forefront of this national reinvention, picking up a string of awards for its innovative civic projects and...
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Buenos Aires’ expat scene is just as hedonistic as that of the locals, so there are a multitude of bars that foreigners living in the city frequent during the week and at...
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Known for its perfect beaches, low prices, and excellent scuba diving, Southeast Asia usually conjures up images of young globe-trotting backpackers and sultry nights spent at a beach bar.But this region is...
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South America fits the bill for many expats when it comes to looking for the perfect retirement haven. In many countries in the region, you’ll enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, established expat communities,...
