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Every year Mexico attracts approximately 42 million international tourists, with many choosing the Mexican Caribbean—widely regarded as one of the safest destinations in the country. The United States remains the leading source...
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The ranking sees Switzerland claiming four spots in the top 10. ADVERTISEMENTMoving to a new country can be daunting, but Mercer’s annual Quality of Living Report helps ease the decision-making process. Those with...
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Haga clic aquí para leer esta historia en español.VALLE DEL CAUCA, Colombia — From the side of an old highway that cuts through the Andean foothills, Dora Alicia Londoño’s home looks unremarkable....
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To any millennial or gen Z struggling to buy a house or fatigued office worker trapped in the corporate rat race, it sounds like a deal too good to be true: a...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinAfter more than nine years, the Tequila Express train between Guadalajara and the town of Tequila is back up and running. Officially relaunched last month, the...
Editor’s note: "Becoming a Digital Nomad" is part 11 of an ongoing series on how to retire early and the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. Part one is How to Retire...
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Patty Blue Hayes moved to Panama from California to save money as she approached retirement.However, she's struggled to find remote roles after losing her main source of income last year.She said side...
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Taxation stirs global debate like little else. In some nations, taxes are little more than a whisper. In others, they roar, with the local revenue service claiming up to half of your...
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As travelers try to balance a desire to explore the world with trying to battle the causes of climate change, could traveling by train be the answer? By Alicia Erickson, World Nomads...
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My husband and I made reasonable salaries living in NYC but weren't happy about retirement.When we started looking abroad, we realized our money would go a lot farther.We moved to Mexico in...
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Share The Article Getting away this winter doesn’t have to be complicated, and TripAdvisor couldn’t have made that clearer in their annual ‘Winter Travel Index’. You won’t find any weird and...
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Though the United States isn’t known for its expansive train travel networks, it’s home to dozens of stunning routes. @media screen and (min-width:0) and (min-height:0px) { #sv-video-container { min-height:200px } } @media...
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Travel My husband and I felt like we didn't save enough money to retire in the US. So we moved to Mexico and built our dream home. Essay by John Newton 2024-11-15T12:21:02Z...
My husband and I made reasonable salaries living in NYC but weren't happy about retirement.When we started looking abroad, we realized our money would go a lot farther.We moved to Mexico in...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinIn the second article in a series looking at travel trends for the year ahead, I investigate the idea of soft travel—or journeys that encourage simplicity,...
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Pleasant temperatures, fewer tourists, and shoulder-season deals make October a great time to travel to a large swath of the globe. Since you can’t go everywhere, we’ve pinpointed a few of the...
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These days, the American Dream for many people is leaving the United States.With its high cost of living, political tensions and often exhausting hustle culture, there are numerous reasons Americans seek a...
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This is a timed test.You have one minute to come up with your answer.The scenario: For whatever reasons—political, social, economic, fiscal—you realize you have no other option but to get out of...
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