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16 April 2020By Chloe Berge, Features correspondentArt Wager/Getty ImagesWith a ban on non-essential travel and some countries in complete lockdown, we’re able to witness what happens to the Earth when we’re largely absent for...
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Sri Lanka is a diverse island home to many different ethnicities, religions and cultures. I was born and raised in different regions of this island nation, but I’ve spent enough time away...
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Pack your bags, but take it slow Hindustan Times | ByParamita Ghosh Jan 17, 2020 01:40 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Indians are opening up to the idea of taking travel...
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In 2013, the journalist estimated seven years for the trip. He realized he needed more time. Paul Salopek Journalist Paul Salopek took this photo of guides and walking partners in 2017 as...
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With an estimated 50 to 100 million Swahili speakers worldwide, it’s time to broaden the scope – there’s more to it than Hakuna Matata – and dive deeper into this relatively unknown...
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“In Bali, I detoxed on delicious vegan food and did a sacred arts programme for personal and spiritual growth – yoga and meditation – and tried some Balinese healing practices, as well...
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You've booked your flight, planned excursions and looked into Airbnbs for your first trip abroad. But your vacation planning isn't quite over yet — there are a few financial tasks you should...
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This was published 4 years agoBy Julie Miller Updated June 18, 2019 — 5.06pmfirst published at 8.45amNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeFrom a tourist perspective, Ambon is no Bali. Western...
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While the 9-5 is still the norm for many of us, there's a new wave of employees changing the job market: digital nomads. Armed with nothing more than a laptop and a...
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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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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...
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In 2017, Jessica Nabongo spent only 21% of the year at home. Bouncing from places like Sri Lanka to the Maldives or from South Africa to Mozambique, she visited 53 countries, 38 of...
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Slow down. That’s a message we’ve been hearing a lot lately. Breathe. Unplug. Pay attention.Maybe that’s one reason for the recent renaissance of luxury trains. Now a spate of new, newly redone...
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Want to live abroad? It pays to be picky. For example, Bermuda and the Bahamas are among the most expensive nations in the world, according to a recent analysis from GoBankingRates, but...
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Kuala Lumpur, the bustling capital of Malaysia, offers a unique blend of modernity and tradition. Its towering skyscrapers stand side by side with colonial buildings, peaceful parks, and ancient temples. For expats,...
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I’m writing this from a tiny village near Bhagsu in Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by the majestic Himalayas and a heavy silence that shrouds me in a bubble of isolation. I came looking...
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6 February 2017By Kate Mayberry, Features correspondentGetty ImagesExpatriates from Asia are growing in demand over those traditionally from the West. Kate Mayberry explores this changing demographic trend.Wan Norafli Razali leaves the restaurant and strolls...
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Travel 16 trips everyone should take in Asia in 2017 Sarah Schmalbruch and Sophie-Claire Hoeller 2016-12-13T16:59:25Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy Link lighning bolt...
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