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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to Linkedin N ext month, Matt Palmer, 60, and Lisa Barr, 63, a retired couple from Quincy, Mass., and Penni, their six-year-old retired racing greyhound, are moving...
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Have you heard of my WOW Moments project? “Wendy’s WOW Moments” are surprise insider experiences that help make a trip extraordinary. WOW List travelers earn them by submitting reviews of their trips....
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The digital nomad lifestyle has exploded in popularity, creating a new generation of location-independent professionals seeking the perfect blend of work-friendly infrastructure, cultural richness, and quality of life. As we look ahead...
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Retirement is a time for relaxation, exploration, and enjoying the fruits of your labor. However, for many Americans, the rising cost of living can make it challenging to maintain their desired lifestyle...
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Americans have been warned against travelling to certain parts of Africa, with a string of updated advisories issued by the U.S. State Department in recent weeks.Meanwhile, many other countries on the continent...
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As of March 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of State has issued "Level 4: Do Not Travel" advisories for several countries.The State Department routinely evaluates countries worldwide to provide travel guidance for...
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As a result of the soaring cost of living in the U.S., many Americans are considering relocating to more affordable countries, where their dollars stretch further.But where to go?The latest Expat Insider...
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Only a few states in the union currently do not levy an individual income tax, a factor that is known to appeal to many Americans living in heavily taxed states and which...
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BANGKOK – The Land of Smiles ranks eighth globally and fourth in Southeast Asia thanks to its affordable housing and utilities, according to “Personal Finance Index 2024”.The index also revealed that expats also...
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As airlines continue to expand post-Covid, travelers can access an increasing variety of appealing destinations all across the globe via nonstop flights—a smart choice that minimizes the chance of your trip getting...
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This blog may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy for more info. Bogota is where many travelers begin their Colombian adventure, but lots of people pass through the capital city pretty...
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This blog may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy for more info. Colombia is one of, if not my very favorite countries that I have visited in the world. I’ve been...
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For my 40th birthday, my wife and I went on a cruise to the Greek islands. We booked a Royal Caribbean ship well in advance during a low season for cruises, and...
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July 11, 2024BANGKOK – The Land of Smiles ranks eighth globally and fourth in Southeast Asia thanks to its affordable housing and utilities, according to “Personal Finance Index 2024”.The index also revealed...
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A closer look at seven key travel trends in Latin America this year. BY VALENTINA DUQUE With air traffic finally reestablishing itself in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024, the region’s...
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Overall, there was little change in the top 10 of the Personal Finance Index from 2023. Six of the top 10 countries are in Asia: Vietnam (1st), Indonesia (3rd), the Philippines (5th),...
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Costa Rica recently led Central America’s performance in one of the travel industry’s most prestigious awards. This article highlights the region’s top-rated resorts, city hotels, destination spas, and favorite islands as voted...
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Tourism Review has released a ranking of countries offering digital nomad visas, with two Caribbean nations featured. The list, which ranks countries by the length of their digital nomad visa validity, highlights the...
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Just want to get away, and then never come back? As many as 9 million American expats — short for "expatriates" — are living abroad. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Rachelle Akuffo breaks...
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Moving to a new country can be both exciting and challenging, especially when considering the cost of living. For those looking to relocate without spending a fortune, some countries offer an excellent...
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