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Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.In April 2024, the White House established new rules for airlines, mandating automatic and timely refunds for passengers whose flights...
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For our 2023 Retirement Index, we have combined the Visa and Residency and Benefits and Discounts categories. In all of the countries listed below, you’ll encounter a reasonable cost of living, an...
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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Last Updated on 18 December 2023 by Brittany Freelancers and remote workers now have the opportunity to relocate to a popular Southeast Asian country with the recently announced Sri Lanka digital nomad...
So, you’ve narrowed your travel list down and finally booked your next trip. With all the arrangements made, your bags are figuratively packed. Now there’s only one thing standing between you and the...
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There is officially a Czech Republic digital nomad visa available to remote employees and freelancers in IT from eight countries. Available from July 2023, the Czech Republic is offering a unique opportunity...
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Last Updated on 11 December 2023 by BrittanyThe Czech Republic freelance visa is actually a long-term business visa for freelancers known as Zivnostenske opravneni or Zivno for short. It allows freelancers to...
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Has this happened to you? You’re vacationing on an island, and as you soak in the gorgeous beach views, you think, “I wish I could live here.” That dream is more possible...
No. 1 best country in Europe for retirement: PortugalRetirement score: 7.83Portugal is the best country in Europe for retirement.It's one of the most affordable European countries because of its low cost of...
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"I felt no stress from the moment I arrived. And I looked around and I saw no stress in anyone, in anything, anywhere. Everyone was always smiling."David Hirabayashi first came to Costa...
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During the past decade, Ecuador has become an increasingly popular expat destination, particularly for American and Canadian citizens. Tucked away in the northwest corner of South America, just below neighboring Colombia, it...
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by David HammondI moved from the U.S. to Uruguay in 2006. I came for the landscape, the culture, the food, and broadly, the opportunity to live a simpler life. Getting a healthcare...
by Rachel DevlinFor those considering whether to live or retire in Thailand, understanding how to obtain the proper visas and residency status is a critical part of the process. As with any...
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The World Health Organization ranks Spain’s healthcare among the best in the world. Facilities tend to be modern, with state-of-the-art equipment, and Spanish doctors must pass rigorous qualifying exams to get their...
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By Michelle ThompsonVisa and residency in Colombia can be a complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be painful. In 2022, the government streamlined its immigration system and introduced new visa options,...
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By Kathleen EvansThe ease of access and affordability of healthcare should always be one of the top criteria when looking for a place to retire. One never knows when a medical emergency...
Moving abroad can yield huge savings for retirees on everything from housing expenses to food costs. Perhaps that's why a growing number of Americans are choosing to retire outside the U.S. If...
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Every year, InterNations — which bills itself as “world’s largest network for people living and working abroad” — conducts an “expat satisfaction” survey of thousands of its members living all over the...
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As anyone who enjoys getting wet, muddy, bruised and sore in the name of live music knows, packing and preparing for a music festival in the UK is stressful enough. But what...
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A couple of years ago, Jim Grossestreuer gave his wife JoAnne, age 65, a Christmas gift she’d been wanting for a long time… Cosmetic dental work.Although he knew it wouldn’t be inexpensive,...
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