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Italy is a top bucket list destination for many travelers thanks to its distinct history, culture, architecture, and food. This romantic European country is surprisingly diverse, with landscapes ranging from quiet fishing...
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Share The Article Last Updated 14 mins agoWhether it's for the delectable cuisine, mild Mediterranean climate, or ancient heritage, Italy is on the radar of millions of Americans flying across the pond...
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I have always been a r/OneBag traveler. In my twenties and thirties, it was euphemistically called “backpacking,” even if actual hiking in the wilderness was only rarely involved. Bringing that one tiny...
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Norman Bour nearly lost everything during the 2008 recession when he was living in California.Bour, now 70, and his wife worried about affording retirement in the US and moved abroad in 2019.They...
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For millions of Americans, the ultimate dream is to strike out and build a new life abroad. And as shown by the best countries for Americans to move to—laid out below—there’s plenty...
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Norman Bour nearly lost everything during the 2008 recession when he was living in California.Bour, now 70, and his wife worried about affording retirement in the US and moved abroad in 2019.They...
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Travel I couldn't afford US retirement on $3,000 a month, so I moved abroad. I've since visited 43 countries and am happier. As told to Alcynna Lloyd 2024-10-21T15:24:16Z Share icon Share Facebook...
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The construction of Brunelleschi’s dome in Florence, Italy, was a significant engineering and architectural achievement of the Renaissance period, showcasing the innovative techniques and advancements of the time.Brunelleschi’s dome is the largest...
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Share The Article Last Updated 22 hours agoVespa rides into blood-orange sunsets, ancient monuments dating back millennia, village-hopping around a picturesque Tuscany: Italy is probably Europe's most sought-after destination regardless of season,...
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This is a guest post by Jade Chan, a Hawaii-based travel blogger.Hawaii is one of the best destinations for solo female travelers, offering pristine white beaches, breathtaking hiking trails, incredible sunrises, and...
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In the rush of day-to-day life, we don’t always have the opportunity to slow down and move at our own pace. Even on vacation, there’s an urge to visit, do and taste...
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CNN — Summer might be the most popular season for tourism to Europe, but it hardly promises a calm, cool and collected experience. Who can forget this summer’s protests against overtourism in...
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What if I told you there was a brewing movement where Americans and Western Europeans were starting to adopt an extremely minimalistic lifestyle, eschewing personal possessions and dramatically reducing their carbon footprint?And...
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When it comes to great holiday destinations, many people tend to not look further than Italy. The Beautiful Country, as several magazines and tourism experts are used to call it, in fact,...
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Who doesn’t dream of eating themselves to death in Italy? The country is renowned for its culinary delights. Each city offers a distinct twist on classics, from good old-fashioned steaks to saffron-infused...
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On August 26, an unusual rail journey set out from Vancouver, British Columbia, with an itinerary stringing together seven pre-existing luxury train lines across four continents, starting in North America, zigzagging through...
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Share The Article Last Updated 35 seconds agoVenice has long been one of Italy's numerous icons, but with overtourism concerns, less-than-welcoming locals, and tacky new entry fees, travelers are opening their eyes...
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For years, backpackers, students, holiday makers and families have enjoyed riding the rails across Europe to discover the cultures and charms of different countries across the continent. Train travel across Europe is...
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This has been a “record-breaking” year for rail bookingsOne day in early September, Andrew Channell had his coffee watching the sunrise as he cruised through the Peruvian Andes at about 14,000 feet...
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