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Japan’s elderly are becoming more diverse, and so are their financial challenges. The definition of “elderly” in Japan is those who are 65 and over, and as of December 2020, there were...
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Where in the world would you work from if you could? A hilltop village in Croatia? The hip surfing town of Tarifa in southern Spain? Or the lively city of Bogotá in...
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“I have found golf to be, in all factualness, a universal language wherever I traveled at home or abroad.” – Ben Hogan.In the wise words of a golfing great, the intricacies of...
Experiencing Lucha libre in Mexico City!It was a Mexico City activity we were looking forward to. Raised in New York city of Hispanic parents, Lissette often ended up watching Lucha libre as...
In October 2023, Azerbaijan was granted its fourth UNESCO World Heritage Site, bringing the total number of properties in the South Caucasus (Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan) to 11. Anyone who is planning...
“I’m an older single woman looking for a change. Is overseas retirement an option for me?” This is one of the questions I’m asked most frequently as publisher of Live And Invest...
What to Know About Travel Insurance Travel insurance can reimburse you for lost luggage, missed flights, trip cancellations and emergency medical expenses. Purchase travel insurance right after booking the trip to ensure...
When I was planning our three week trip to New Zealand, I knew I wanted to include Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand’s tallest mountain, in our itinerary. I wanted to spend a...
Many older Americans dream about traveling in retirement, but a growing number of intrepid retirees are taking their wanderlust to another level. Instead of visiting a country outside the U.S. and returning...
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This article takes a look at the 25 best places to retire in the UK. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis of how expats are eyeing the UK rental property...
Every month seems to bring another news report about North Americans relocating to Portugal… but almost none mention that just 100 miles northeast lies an exquisite slice of coastal Iberia that boasts...
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There are turning points in life that you remember with more clarity than you’d like. One of mine: June 29, 2016, when I was certain I was dying. It was 3:00 a.m. and I was in...
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Europe has delayed yet again its new visa waiver system, which by May 2025 will require travelers from the United States and dozens more countries to get pre-approval to enter most European...
ViewApart / iStock.com“La dolce vita” translates into “the sweet life” in Italian, and if you are thinking of retiring soon, you might want to set your sights on the nation that is...
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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailFollowing the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza and the escalating...
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“Italians really know how to live” is a phrase I’ve heard multiple times from people who visit Italy, even for a short time.And it’s no surprise.Life in Italy isn’t focused around having a career...
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As of today, European citizens can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. From April 2, 2025, this new requirement will become compulsory for travel to the country....
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Think Brazil, think samba. Few countries have such a representative music genre, yet Brazil is one of them. Samba is linked to the Carnival parades and dancing, yet to Brazilians, it’s so...
Welcome to Taupo, New Zealand! This lakefront town in the middle of the North Island is missed by many tourists rushing to get from Auckland to Queenstown. But it was actually one...
The U.S. State Department announced a global travel advisory for those traveling internationally due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The agency cited extra caution against traveling in "risk" areas,...
