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This document provides updated recommendations for international traffic in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak, in light of the rapidly evolving situation. It supersedes the advice published on 27 January 2020.On 30 January 2020,...
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Long-term/assisted living healthcare isn’t anyone’s favorite topic… But whether you live in North America or overseas, it’s a critical issue that all retirees should address.My husband and I were in our 50s...
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It’s never been easier to live a seamless international life. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared.With technology and online resources at your fingertips, and with similarly minded modern expatriates communicating...
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Where can you go and what can you do to learn Spanish for free while traveling the world? Read on for 15 incredible Worldpackers experiences that give you that opportunity. Why learn...
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Have you ever thought of changing pace, slowing life down and spending every day with your family? That’s what I’m doing right now with my 10-year-old daughter Emmie as we explore Asia...
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Foreign-language schools are a traveler’s dream. No matter your level or how much time you have, these programs offer lessons, activities and an immersive experience into a city. Like most travelers, the...
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I went home for a two-month period after spending the best part of a year and a half living in other countries. Now, with the ability to look back, I can advise...
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I’m putt-putting my way along the waters of the Madu River in Sri Lanka, when local boatman Manis points out the highlighter-bright birdlife in the trees. The riverbanks are thick with foliage of banana, cinnamon and...
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Pack your bags, but take it slow Hindustan Times | ByParamita Ghosh Jan 17, 2020 01:40 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Indians are opening up to the idea of taking travel...
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In 2013, the journalist estimated seven years for the trip. He realized he needed more time. Paul Salopek Journalist Paul Salopek took this photo of guides and walking partners in 2017 as...
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It’s 2020, which means you can clearly see what’s ahead. This is the year to live the dream: Quit your day job and move to a foreign country where it costs so...
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Spending your golden years abroad could save you big bucks while you retire to beautiful locales.As health care costs soar and the cost of living keeps rising, many Americans are looking to...
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Rather, Slow Travel can be defined as a holiday that entails longer stays in one destination. Doing so allows the traveller time to experience all that a smaller area might have to...
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Now more than ever, families with children are making the conscious decision to move abroad. This is far different than a corporate transfer or assignment to an overseas military base where everything...
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Expat life is wanderlust on steroids. We're the slow travelers who fall in love with other countries so much so that we decide to make them our home... at least for a...
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I am a senior at Sarah Lawrence College, and I am on the autism spectrum. Recently, I completed a semester abroad in Florence, Italy. Studying in a foreign country is a unique...
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“In Bali, I detoxed on delicious vegan food and did a sacred arts programme for personal and spiritual growth – yoga and meditation – and tried some Balinese healing practices, as well...
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Crested Butte, Colo.-based guide Steve Banks takes the “I” in his IFMGA (International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations) certification to heart. So far, he’s visited eight different countries for ski guiding, with...
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This was published 4 years agoBy Penny Watson Updated November 25, 2019 — 10.06amfirst published at 12.15amNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeTiger nest monastery, Bhutan.Credit: iStockMy first real moment of...
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Professional The Travelling House Sitters Brit and Jay share their top reasons why you should start house sitting right now! Plus their top 5 tips to getting started! Imagine getting to spend...
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