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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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A few years ago, my now-husband, Colin, and I went on our very first trip to Ireland. It was a first time trip for both of us and our first time to...
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I lived in Europe for over four years and during that time had the pleasure of exploring lots of it myself. I also hosted several of my solo traveling friends that passed...
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Discover the priciest and cheapest places to live and work abroad in 2024<img class="caas-img caas-lazy has-preview" alt="Patricia Hikari/Shutterstock" data-src="https://slowtravelnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ranked-the-cheapest-and-most-expensive-countries-to-live-and-work-abroad.jpg"><img alt="Patricia Hikari/Shutterstock" src="https://slowtravelnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ranked-the-cheapest-and-most-expensive-countries-to-live-and-work-abroad.jpg" class="caas-img">Patricia Hikari/ShutterstockDreaming of a new life overseas? InterNations, the world's...
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While most visitors to Europe head for the big tourist magnets, we encourage you to focus instead on the lesser-known, charming places where you won’t find the tour-bus crowds. Europe is filled...
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As airlines continue to expand post-Covid, travelers can access an increasing variety of appealing destinations all across the globe via nonstop flights—a smart choice that minimizes the chance of your trip getting...
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Mykle and Doug Flatley joke that they’re the "unofficial ambassadors" of their new hometown in southwestern France.They’ve only been living in Oloron-Sainte-Marie (OSM) for two and a half years, but they’ve already...
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There are a lot of people who play a role in making a WOW trip exceptional, but it’s the private local guides who are the linchpin. These on-the-ground fixers bring to life...
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Overall, there was little change in the top 10 of the Personal Finance Index from 2023. Six of the top 10 countries are in Asia: Vietnam (1st), Indonesia (3rd), the Philippines (5th),...
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Skift Take After the pandemic-induced slump, China’s simplification of visa procedures appears to have paid off, with foreign visitors in the first half of the year soaring 152% compared to the year...
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According to reports, interest in moving abroad spiked after the recent presidential debate. So what are the best places to live in the world? Ask the expats—they offer a unique perspective on...
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The survey, which collected responses from over 12,500 expats in February, assesses 53 countries across multiple indices, including quality of life, ease of settling in, working abroad, personal finance, and “expat essentials”...
