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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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If September got away from you too fast and you missed out on these European destinations, no worries! October is one of the best months for sightseeing in Europe ! The summer...
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Putting together an Ireland packing list means preparing for the unpredictable. “The old cliché of four seasons in one day in Ireland is true,” says Cathrine Burke, co-owner of the modern luxury...
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Solo travel is having a moment. According to a recent report by Kayak and OpenTable that ranks the world’s best places for solo travel, 50% of Americans plan to take a solo...
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Travel I've stayed in hostels in 9 different countries. Here's why they're my preferred option — especially for solo travel. Grace Dean 2024-08-25T10:43:01Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email icon Email...
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An increasing number of retirees from Europe and the United States are opting to spend their retirement years outside their home countries. According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, over 700,000 Americans...
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Europe plans to introduce a new biometric passport system in November 2024, followed six months later by a new travel authorization for many of its visitors—here's what travelers need to know. Europe's...
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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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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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When the EES becomes operational in autumn, non-EU travellers entering the Schengen Area will have to go through new scanners at EU borders. ADVERTISEMENTThe EU's post-Brexit Entry/Exit System (EES) will launch on...
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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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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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Travel The top hidden-gem destinations to visit alone, according to a full-time solo traveler who's been to 43 countries Joey Hadden 2024-08-04T10:28:02Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email icon Email Twitter...
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You have probably heard the sayings “chase the weather,” “budget travel,” and “weekend warrior” in reference to travel decisions. But slow-travel can mean different things to different people, so today, I will...
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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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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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My wife Rita and I have done a lot of traveling over the past fifteen years, and we have tried just about every type of travel. We’ve explored parts of the US,...
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Fed up with high living expenses and toxic politics, more Americans are looking to move abroad. Here are the top 24 countries, and 96 recommended spots, based on costs, amenities, health care,...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to Linkedin N ext month, Matt Palmer, 60, and Lisa Barr, 63, a retired couple from Quincy, Mass., and Penni, their six-year-old retired racing greyhound, are moving...
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Have you heard of my WOW Moments project? “Wendy’s WOW Moments” are surprise insider experiences that help make a trip extraordinary. WOW List travelers earn them by submitting reviews of their trips....
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