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From the Amazon rainforests to Siberia’s plains or the Australian bush, sparsely populated regions share demographic, economic, political and environmental characteristics that set them apart from more densely populated areas. As such,...
As idle as a painted ship upon a painted ocean, Sea Cloud Spirit lolled in the Pacific – its 32 magnificent sails untroubled by the slightest breath of air. We were becalmed.Unlike...
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Powered by Advertisment Want To Travel And Earn: Here Are 5 Jobs That Will Take You Around The WORLD! If you're looking to travel and earn money, here are five jobs that...
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Want to go abroad this summer? Your list of options is a long one, and choosing the perfect destination for you and your family can be a challenge. Do you want a place where...
Shaped like a crescent, Croatia lies on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. Over 1240 natural formations dot the country’s waters. 78 are actual islands, of which only 47 have people...
Flying internationally requires a bit of extra planning and preparation. So, whether you need a quick refresher about what to do before you fly abroad or you’re getting ready for your first...
“Dolphins!” shouted the captain, as he banged on the side of the boat. Everyone, including the crew, rushed to the front of the boat in time to see an enormous pod of...
Packing mishaps range from inconvenient (heading to the Caribbean without a swimsuit) to disastrous (discovering you left the country without your wallet), but most are preventable. We’ve created this ultimate packing list...
Saranda is the place in Albania that we call home! If you’re planning a vacation, you can’t go wrong with Saranda. Here we will talk about things to do, the best beaches,...
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International trips are on the rise this year. According to AAA booking data, international travel is up more than 200% compared to 2022. Hotel bookings are seeing the biggest jump, up more...
Not to jinx it, but 2023 is already shaping up to be the most opened up for travel yet since pre-Covid. With over 30 countries having ditched vaccine and testing entry requirements...
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Contents Other format Introduction The Government of Canada has developed this booklet to help you protect your health while travelling or living abroad. It includes essential information on understanding travel health risks;...
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There’s no denying that travel is back in 2023, thanks to a pent-up demand for all those vacations that were put on hold during the pandemic. But what are the best international...
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We’ve had a lot of time to contemplate our travel health and safety these past couple of months as Dave recuperates from fracturing two vertebrae on an Amazon Cruise in Peru. We’ve...
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Many of us could do with slowing down a little – or being more considerate and intentional with our choices. An ever-growing ‘slow movement’ can be applied to different parts of our...
They say there’s no place like home, but as anyone who’s been lucky enough to see some of the world knows, there’s also nothing like the thrill of experiencing a new culture....
canadastock / Shutterstock.comIf you love to ski or snowboard, it might sound like a dream to be able to live abroad and hit the slopes on your lunch break. But if you...
Remote working has become the norm and Costa Rica is a great country to do it from. Teaching English online can be an attractive option to make a steady income from the...
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Venice spreads before me like a dream, conjuring up images of the watery realm from another time, its beauty immortalized by poets over the centuries. I could only imagine how it looked...
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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...
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