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Political refugees, they rush to the safety and security of America. They don’t leave America—right?You might be surprised. Among the more than 700,000 Americans who receive their Social Security benefits abroad, you’ll...
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The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the Royal Scotsman, the Andean Explorer – travellers have dreamt of climbing aboard the world's best sleeper trains for well over a century. Sleeper trains have long been hailed...
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Discovering an affordable country with a quality lifestyle is essential if you plan to move abroad or seek a retirement destination where your money will go further. There are many opportunities for...
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When a Costa Rican recently asked locals on Facebook how to spend six days in El Salvador, they responded in force. Here’s their suggested El Salvador vacation guide, straight from the source.In...
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The Civic District. Katong-Joo Chiat. Orchard Road. Sentosa. Marina Bay. Kampong Gelam. Little India. Singapore River. Mandai. Chinatown. There are a gazillion things to do while visiting Singapore, ranging from restaurants to...
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Solo travel is the way of the world at this point — and for women in particular, even more so. In fact, women make up 71% of those seeking solo travel experiences,...
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Share The Article Sunny escapes will soon be in full force after everyone gets their fix of pumpkin spice drinks and rustic foliage photo-ops. Whether you're dreading chopping firewood, driving in ice,...
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Share The Article How is it possible nearly 12 million people visit a place you've likely never heard of each year? The same way we all have our beloved secret getaways close...
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Could I live here?I ask myself that question everywhere I land in the world. As I’m driving or walking, I’m paying attention to the feel of a place.So far, I would gladly...
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About the author | Eszter Baracskai lives and works in Budapest. She is a Spotter and editor for Spotted by Locals, holds a Master’s degree in Cultural Diplomacy from a German-speaking university...
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Share The Article Last Updated 31 seconds agoWinter is the very best time of year to escape to the Caribbean. There’s no better time to flee the cold weather (and the...
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My friend Maria is a vigilessa, a municipal police officer in Rome. Her daily beat often revolves around the Trevi Fountain or the Piazza di Spagna, two of the city’s most popular...
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While living abroad as a digital nomad comes with many perks, a big one is feeling like your paycheck goes further than it does back home in the U.S.With digital nomad visas...
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By clicking on the featured links, visitors will leave NationalGeographic.com and be directed to third-party e-commerce sites that operate under different terms and privacy policies. As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinEven if this week’s political events are not driving your decision, you may be among the many Americans considering life abroad, and European Best Destinations has...
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Share The Article Mexico may be every American's go-to spot for beaches and all-inclusive resorts, with Cancun, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta and the like dominating travel trends come winter, but as any culture...
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Master Sergeant Eric Haynes (retired) has a classic American story. Born in Moberly, Missouri in 1966, he joined the Air Force right out of high school and began what would be three-plus...
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Travelling offers the exciting opportunity to create memories as you learn about different ways of life. In recent years, more and more travellers have decided to embrace travelling in a manner that...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to Linkedin2024 was the year in which more frequent fliers than ever got hooked on overland travel, driven by a desire to rekindle the feeling of the...
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For the longest flight in the world, you need a travel experience that is both comfortable and entertaining, and that's exactly what Singapore Airlines delivers on its route from New York (JFK)...
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