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Many perks available from your credit cards are well-known and well-utilized. However, benefits such as trip cancellation insurance, delayed baggage insurance, lost baggage insurance, and trip delay protection can quite literally save...
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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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"I knew I was never going to retire in the U.S.," says Rose Aletti.After a career in medical coding and data input in Greensboro, North Carolina, the adventure of Latin American living...
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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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It all started on a work trip. One of those moments when you see somebody doing what you want to do and realize… it could be you.In 2008, Mel Rhoden visited Costa...
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For our 2023 Retirement Index, we have combined the Visa and Residency and Benefits and Discounts categories. In all of the countries listed below, you’ll encounter a reasonable cost of living, an...
14. "I studied abroad for two semesters at the University of Guadalajara in the late 1990s. They had a great bus system, which I learned quickly. I was able to get anywhere...
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A few years ago, I would’ve lumped Croatia in with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, and Slovenia—eastern European countries with recent Soviet pasts and struggles for independence. There was a certain stony austereness...
In this article, we will take a look at the 12 best places to retire in Ecuador. If you want to skip our detailed analysis on an Ecuadorian retirement, you may jump...
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There is officially a Czech Republic digital nomad visa available to remote employees and freelancers in IT from eight countries. Available from July 2023, the Czech Republic is offering a unique opportunity...
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Last Updated on 11 December 2023 by BrittanyThe Czech Republic freelance visa is actually a long-term business visa for freelancers known as Zivnostenske opravneni or Zivno for short. It allows freelancers to...
I’ve been working remotely for practically my entire “adult” life. While most of it was spent at home in Manila, Philippines, the rest I was privileged to enjoy in some of the...
For travelers, planning a vacation doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. More than half of Gen Z adults are frequent travelers, taking at least three annual trips for leisure, according to data...
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...
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Sarah 5 min read THE BEST TRADITIONAL BRITISH SEASIDE HOLIDAYS FOR THE SLOW TRAVELLER IN 2023 Nothing beats a traditional bucket-and-spade holiday in the UK, especially for families who don't want the...
Slow Tourism: Why Experience Traveling Slowly Right Now? It gets confusing when people say they want to embrace slow travel, but can everyone afford slow travel? If time is the most critical...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Social movement Carl Honoré The slow movement advocates a cultural shift towards slowing down life's pace. It began with Carlo Petrini's protest against the opening of a...
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During the past decade, Ecuador has become an increasingly popular expat destination, particularly for American and Canadian citizens. Tucked away in the northwest corner of South America, just below neighboring Colombia, it...
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(ECNS) -- As the summer blazes across the country, a remarkable shift in travel preference is sweeping China’s young population. For these travelers, gone are the days of cookie-cutter tours. Instead of...
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With its low cost of living, Colombia is one of the best options for anyone who wants to get the most out of life while managing to keep their monthly expenses under...
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