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When one trip abroad opened my protected eyes.I have no house keys, no car keys, and no health insurance. For fourteen years and spanning twenty-five countries, I ‘backpacked’, lived as an ‘expat’, and...
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29 November 2022By Susanne Masters,Features correspondentPeter Carroll/AlamyIreland's peat bogs have heated Irish homes for centuries. But could cycling through them help fuel a slow travel revolution and save this landscape?Cycling The Bog...
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Cheapest European Countries to LiveDo you wish to take advantage of the comparatively low cost of living in exchange for a wonderful life in highly developed, strategically advantageous, and stunning European countries?...
The cruise industry gets a bad rap, and it’s sometimes not entirely undeserved. But in at least one corner of the world, real positive change seems to be under way. “I’m not...
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ADVERTISEMENTAs of 1 January 2025, Romania and Bulgaria will officially become full-time members of the Schengen Area, which allows free movement between member states for 450 million citizens.The two countries have been...
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“As far as I’m concerned,” James McKinnon says, “the weather here is perfect. No central heating, no need for air conditioning. It’s one of the reasons I chose to live here.”We’re in...
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Benefits, challenges, and more – this article will discuss everything there is to know about retirement in Panama 2024. According to a study, an average person will spend 90,000 hours at work...
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This is one of just two sleeper trains left on the UK rail network. ADVERTISEMENTPlatform 1 at Paddington Station is not usually a place I find myself at 11pm on a Monday...
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It’s no secret that Porto is the second most popular city in Portugal for digital nomads. With a lively international community, beautiful city, and digital nomad-friendly cafes, remote workers are actively seeking...
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Please be advised that this Bali travel guide hasn’t been updated in 2024. Prices and travel guidelines may no longer be accurate so it’s important that you verify any information...
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Nearly 2 million U.S. citizens have pulled up stakes and moved to Mexico for a better life; it’s the most popular country in the world for Americans who choose to live abroad.Mexico...
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Rome, Italy is home to some of the most well-known historic landmarks in the world - think the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and St Peter's Basilica.While it is a must-see by every...
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Outside of an electronics store, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen as many huge television sets as there were in the Black Pepper sports bar in Medellín, Colombia. Sitting at a long...
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The southern Italian region of Campania (Campagna in Italian) is famous for its dramatic coastline and picturesque seaside towns, rich culinary traditions, and ancient archaeological sites. It is one of Italy’s most densely...
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Typically, we don’t like slow. Slow-witted is stupid. Slow service irks. Slow movies are dull. Slow clocks are wrong. And slow runners don’t win actual races (only allegorical tortoises do that). Then...
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Mexico has been a long-time favorite destination for digital nomads and vacationers. Those who fall in love and never want to leave can apply for the Mexico digital nomad visa. Now, while...
Whether you’re drawn by its beguiling coastlines, untamed jungle or high-altitude national parks, Colombia is guaranteed to dazzle. After decades of association with armed conflict and drug cartels, this South American country...
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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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With tens of thousands of islands scattered some 5000km (3100mi) from east to west, Indonesia looks like anything but a single country. Vast seas, impenetrable jungles, rugged mountains and rough roads require...
