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In August 2024, the US State Department reassessed the security situation of 34 countries across most continents and we have summarized these travel advisories to help you make informed decisions on your...
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Thanks to the internet, budget airlines, and platforms like Airbnb, Trustedhousesitters and Couchsurfing, it really does feel like the world is our oyster. Destinations that once seemed remote and unthinkable are now...
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Warmer climates and a lower cost of living may be driving more UK residents to explore retirement options abroad, as evidenced by an increase in Google searches for “retire to ”. In...
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Earning points is fairly straightforward, but actually using them to book business class flights? Not so much. Sadly, there's only so much award space – seats bookable with points and miles –...
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The most obvious alternative to flying is train travel, although a slower journey could reduce the time spent on Mallorca's beaches or in Florence's museums. Dave Price, chief product officer at digital-ticketing...
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Even a week after I returned from Albania, in my mind I was still in the Accursed Mountains, a fitting name for the dramatic limestone karst and thick beech forests that stood...
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Flowers in full bloom, festive celebrations, and mild temperatures make April a lovely time to visit many parts of the globe. The best deals usually appear starting one week after Easter (which...
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Many Brits have considered moving abroad at some point, with plenty of countries in Western Europe proving a popular choice, seeing as they aren't so far from the UK.Those looking to move...
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Related Articles: The 7 Best Cheap Travel Insurance Companies Worth the Cost Here are our picks for the cheapest travel insurance companies, ranked by lowest average costs across various plan levels. How...
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Planning to retire abroad? Learn about retirement visas in Central America. Compare options from Belize to Panama and find your perfect tropical haven.If you’re approaching retirement, it’s worth thinking ahead to what...
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Adventure, safety, camaraderie, and empowerment fuel the growth of women-only tours. Travel organization Road Scholar’s yearly survey for 2024 confirmed what my eyes have been telling me for years: female solo travelers...
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Siren ChenShenzhen The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically transformed the global work landscape. Between 2015 and 2023, the percentage of remote workers surged from 7% to 28%, representing a fourfold increase. Attracting digital...
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Related Articles: Top 9 Best Senior Travel Insurance Companies of 2024 Here are our picks for the top travel insurance companies for U.S. seniors. All companies we’ve ranked as our top picks...
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Extreme heat is forecast for Europe again this summer. Mediterranean Europe suffered a record-breaking heat wave last summer, and in some spots, high humidity or wildfires made it worse. Fortunately, the itineraries...
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Welcome back to Traveller of the Month! The first Tuesday of the month means it’s time for me to spotlight another travel blogger to share their stories and wisdom with all of you....
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Do you travel for food? We get countless requests for food- and drink-focused private itineraries, and we know trip-planning specialists who are connected to the local food scene everywhere from Athens to...
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The world is a large and beautiful place to explore — if you know where to go and when. In September, some countries are in the midst of a green season while...
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Summer travel has made headlines for airport havoc, flight cancellations and plenty of frustration all around. But, for the traveler that embraces minimalism and mindfulness, these woes can be pushed into the...
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