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Bled is a town and lake in the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia.
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European rail journeys embody more than mere romance. The latest independent routes and packaged tours allow travellers to gaze over entire nations, while train windows screen lakes, mountains and countryside in full...
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There are, I suppose, simpler ways to reach Slovenia from London than the overland route I have chosen. I reflect on this as a boy from the raucous football team sharing our...
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1Niagara Falls, Canadabloodua//Getty ImagesIt’s almost stereotypical to put Niagara Falls on a list of the most beautiful places in the world, but it is magnificently stunning. This natural wonder is made up...
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Little else compares to spending summer in Europe, but it can sometimes be a bit too crowded. That’s why I love visiting in May. It’s the ideal time to explore some of...
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I took my first three week trip to Europe in 2012. I was 19 years old and it was my first trip to Europe, as well as my first solo trip ever....
Little else compares to the magic of a summer in Europe. Pristine turquoise waters, colorful seaside towns, and picturesque landscapes make it the perfect destination for a dreamy summer vacation. Since there...
We all dream of visiting the world’s best places. But in what’s shaping up to be the most expensive year to travel since before the pandemic, it’s also good to branch out....
(Pete Seaward/Lonely Planet)Here’s a fun fact for anyone looking to be more eco in their explorations to the continent this summer: taking the train instead of flying can cut the carbon footprint...
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From cutting through the countryside to connecting a country’s great cities, the world’s best railway journeys offer entirely new perspectives on a destination. Train travel always delivers plenty of magic. Sometimes it’s...
If you asked 10 non-Europeans where the city of Ljubljana was or what country it was the capital of, the majority probably wouldn’t know. This is a common dilemma for Slovenia—a country...
In this article, we will take a look at the 17 best places to retire in Europe. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on retiring outside the US and whether...
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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...
Executive Lifestyle The 7 best affordable places to retire abroad Written by Dominic-Madori Davis 2020-02-03T18:52:00Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email icon Email Twitter icon Twitter LinkedIn icon LinkedIn Link icon...
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Spending your golden years abroad could save you big bucks while you retire to beautiful locales.As health care costs soar and the cost of living keeps rising, many Americans are looking...
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The skyline of Lisbon, the top place to move on the cheap in 2018. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock) It's the ultimate fantasy: Escape the 9-5 by moving to a place where it's so...
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