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The Philippines is known for many things with its food and culture being two important aspects. Another popular fact about the Philippines is the many islands in its region, totalling to over...
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Canggu, a small village located on the Indonesian island of Bali is the top destination for digital nomads. You can’t go to many places in Canggu without seeing people on their laptops...
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In 2006, Matt Kepnes worked at a hospital in Boston, and he felt miserable. He dreaded fighting traffic, spending his days under his offices’ fluorescent lighting, drinking stale coffee. He decided to...
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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailA large UK aviation company was recently taken over by a French firm. On the...
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Overwater bungalows are a somewhat newer phenomenon in the world of hospitality. There was a time when cruise ships, yachts, and other sailing vessels were the only options for sleeping above the...
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Zandria Edwards, far right, Khya Kornegay, far left, and Malik Singleton, center/standing, pose with Dr. Andre Stevenson while pointing the countries they will visit during the study-abroad experience. Mark Twain famously said,...
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Albeit written from an American perspective, the below information remains valid for South African learners considering studying at an international institution. Also see: Studying in the States: A step-by-step guideHas your teen been accepted...
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Studying abroad can bring great rewards, but being a visitor in a foreign land also comes with significant risks. “It is important to understand how the risks may be different from home,...
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What $1,000 can get you is extremely relative. In Manhattan or LA, it could land you a fraction of a one-bedroom apartment for the month, or a weekend in a decent hotel....
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Thinking about retiring somewhere exotic but worried about how much of a bite it will take out of your savings?Never fear: You can still pack your bags and take that leap —...
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Find out what exactly a digital nomad is, what types of remote jobs are available, and the pros and cons of the digital nomad lifestyle. About six months ago, I made the...
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Tan: moving away from demographics and taking a harder look at travel motivations The Philippines will soon adopt a new marketing strategy focussed on psychographics rather than demographics, and anchored on responsible...
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I recently suffered a low-level anxiety attack while rewatching Cold Stones, the Sopranos episode in which Carmela visits Paris after winning vouchers at a church auction. Simply: she packed way, way too...
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First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide.Open this photo in gallery:Illustration by Catherine ChanI like to check my bag....
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I grew up, like most Brits, as an unwitting monoglot. Back then, in the 1980s, speaking only English was not considered odd. Hollywood and the Disney Channel, Enid Blyton and the Beano:...
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For many, Seville (in Spanish, Sevilla) is the romantic, passionate heart of Andalucía, the large Autonomous Community that covers much of southern Spain. A city of nearly infinite charm, Seville (population about...
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Palau may be (vaguely) remembered for being the setting of the tenth season of American CBS competitive reality television series Survivor. Yet, most would probably have never considered a trip there. This...
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Traveling while vegetarian or vegan can be a challenge, but with a few tips and a little tech, you can roam freely, eat well and not have to worry about going hungry....
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To travel is to be driven by the enduring passion for seeing unfamiliar places. This interest in experiencing other cultures often translates to the desire to document them, which is where important...
