Chaay_Tee / Shutterstock.comThere are those who love to travel to international destinations, and those who prefer to live abroad, as "expats," whether in retirement or just for a stretch of time to...
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The last train to Patagonia leaves at 6 p.m. on Fridays from Viedma, a small city on Argentina’s Atlantic coast. Eighteen hours and 513 miles later—having crossed the country from east to...
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Cristobal Fredes, our esteemed editor here at Contxto, used the popular Bumble application in Santiago, Chile. Billed as a more low-key dating app than the industry leader Tinder, the Austin, TX-based Bumble...
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Whether you’re searching for a festive holiday trip or a getaway between the Thanksgiving and Christmas rushes (one of the most affordable travel windows of the year), there are many more fantastic...
This article was adapted from National Geographic Traveller (UK)A decade ago, Lima was unburdened with expectation. It’s long been one of South America’s larger cities — with a population of over 11...
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Share The Article Last Updated 1 year agoIf anyone seems to have their finger on the pulse of up-and-coming destinations, it’s digital nomads. Always looking for the next best place to check...
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Affordability is often the single-most influential factor in choosing an overseas retirement destination. After all, who wants to spend their golden years counting pennies and wondering how far the next Social Security...
When Lee and. Denise Dumont retired a few years ago, the former Northern Virginia residents found what for them was the ideal destination — Boquete, a town nestled in the highlands of...
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Open this photo in gallery:Cartagena’s Old Town yields 16th-century colonial buildings, quaint eateries, boutique hotels and rooftop vistas.Pro ColombiaAs I begin research on my future life as a snowbird – though, for...
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The bones are what I can’t get out of my head. Ribs, spines, skulls, femurs—picked clean and bleached white as the snow glinting on the distant peaks of the Torres del Paine....
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You go to university to study something specific, but often the biggest lessons you learn are not in the classroom. The years I spent pursuing my master’s degree in Sydney, Australia were...
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1st September, 2022 in Travel Inspiration – 6m read With an array of stunning scenery, from white sandy beaches, luscious green rainforest, rocky mountains and vibrant cities, South America has a lot...
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Share The Article Last Updated 2 years agoSouth America's first-ever digital nomad village is set to open in Brazil, where remote workers will be able to base themselves as they explore one...
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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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1. Southern Patagonian Andes: Argentina & Chile Duration: 10 daysBest for: Hiking, biking, glaciers and off-road adventureRoute: El Chaltén > Lago Argentino > Puerto Natales > Torres del Paine The southern Patagonian...
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A trip to Machu Picchu is something nearly every person dreams of in their lifetime. And why shouldn't it be? Perched high amongst the mist-soaked mountains of Peru, these centuries-old ruins are steeped in mystery. How were these...
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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...
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This story has been updated. It was originally published on November 10, 2021. In the last two years, vaccines, rapid tests, and a growing body of scientific research have allowed us to...
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Nicaragua’s capital city of Managua is only one of the many beautiful places in the country where an expat could live without worrying about its security. Dateline: Managua, Nicaragua Driving to O’Hare...
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Where do you pay your taxes? From banks to brokerage accounts, being asked where you’re a tax resident is now a common question. This follows years of banks asking, ‘Are you a...
