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A few years ago, competition from low-cost airlines and high-speed railways looked like they would spell the end for sleeper trains, which were increasingly starting to look like relics.But an increased interest...
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In this article, we will list and explore the 15 easiest countries to get permanent residency in Europe without investment. You can skip our detailed analysis and go directly to our list...
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THE rise of digital nomads in the Philippines, in which Cebu tops the list of potential cities to host them, provides new growth opportunities, particularly in the area of tourism.A digital nomad...
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Two weeks ago, my employer presented me with a stark ultimatum: return to my offices in Kiel, Germany, within five days, or lose my job. I am a climate researcher and since...
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Albania is one of the most interesting countries in Europe, and one of the friendliest – perhaps in part because it’s so small, with a population of just 2.8 million. It is...
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In our recently launched column, the Expat Renter, we check into how leasing an apartment works in other cities and compare it to the (sometimes intractable) process New Yorkers have to go through here.Our...
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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailOur microguides series is inspired by the slow travel movement, encouraging travellers to relax their...
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Navigating Cultural Differences in Global Workplaces What's often more complicated than the legal terrain is the cultural divide, which can make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful stint overseas, experts say....
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Spread the love The quality of education in Europe is one of the best globally and this has made it a norm for most international students from developing countries to move to...
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Italy, with its vibrant coastline and beautiful hill, is the place to go if you're looking for a European mini-break by train.In recent years slow travel as an idea has taken off...
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Scenes like this one in Amsterdam are part of what drives US citizens to consider a life abroad. (Yasonya/iStockphoto/Getty Images) By Blane Bachelor | CNN Social media’s seemingly infinite stream of #expatlife...
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Geneva, Switzerland. pawel.gaul/Getty Images Switzerland is the best country to retire comfortably, according to U.S. News & World Report. Portugal, Australia, and New Zealand also topped the list thanks to good healthcare...
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On May 5, the World Health Organization (WHO) formally announced the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. But over these three-plus years, several pandemic-born habits have become ingrained in our daily lives. Masks...
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Foreigners living in Mexico do not allow the country’s serious security problems to undermine their appreciation of its culture and the friendliness of its people. It is these aspects that have made...
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