If you asked 10 non-Europeans where the city of Ljubljana was or what country it was the capital of, the majority probably wouldn’t know. This is a common dilemma for Slovenia—a country...
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laesperanza / Shutterstock.comIn the short term, we're all working for the weekends; but, in the long run, we're all working with the hopes of retiring one day. While everyone has a different...
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With its low cost of living, Colombia is one of the best options for anyone who wants to get the most out of life while managing to keep their monthly expenses under...
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By Michelle ThompsonVisa and residency in Colombia can be a complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be painful. In 2022, the government streamlined its immigration system and introduced new visa options,...
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by David HammondI moved from the U.S. to Uruguay in 2006. I came for the landscape, the culture, the food, and broadly, the opportunity to live a simpler life. Getting a healthcare...
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By Shane KennySpend a few days in Belize and you’ll quickly see why it’s becoming such a hot destination for many expats. Maybe it’s the friendly locals, the made-from-scratch local foods, the...
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By Kathleen EvansThe ease of access and affordability of healthcare should always be one of the top criteria when looking for a place to retire. One never knows when a medical emergency...
This article will explore the 12 best places to retire in Argentina. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on retiring to Argentina, you may jump to 5 Best Places to Retire...
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Ever since “Under the Tuscan Sun,” I’ve imagined channeling my inner Diane Lane and restoring an old Italian farmhouse. I’m guessing that many Americans assume that’s what living abroad is like (thanks,...
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Your trip is booked, your bags are packed, and you’re ready to take off for that dream destination. Make the most of the trip with these 20 international travel tips. Learn about...
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People often think my husband Keith and I were crazy to swap our sandals and life in sunny Portugal for snow boots and extreme winters in Sweden. But we see it all...
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When I first started learning Spanish, I could only speak in metaphors. I sat with my now-fiancée on a 1,000-year-old facade outside the Port of Valldemossa, while we watched the sun set...
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Other Tablets to ConsiderOnePlus Pad Photograph: OnePlusWe test tons of tablets every year. Here are a few others we like, just not as much as our picks above.OnePlus Pad for $300: The...
If you’re a man, online and interested in travel in any capacity, you may have heard of the “Passport Bros” – aka men who travel the world, often with plans to meet...
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Imagine you’ve just arrived in another country, you don’t speak the language, and you stumble upon a construction zone. The air is thick with dust. You’re tired. You still stink like airplane....
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Michael Hession/NYT WirecutterUpgrade pickThis app puts a textbook-like emphasis on grammar and offers one key feature that Duolingo doesn’t: classes with human instructors.Buying OptionsBabbel’s approach to learning is different from the other...
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On the final day of my visit to Japan, I’m alone and floating in some skyscraper’s rooftop hot springs, praying no one joins me. For the last few months, I’ve been using...
This article will look at the 30 most popular overseas retirement destinations for Americans. If you want to skip our detailed analysis on retiring overseas, visit the 10 Most Popular Overseas Retirement...
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For the past week, I've been exploring the Mexican city of Oaxaca de Juárez, the capital of the central-southern state of Oaxaca. It's been full of surprises. Good surprises.The longer I've been...
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Digital nomads are a new generation of workers who aren’t tied to any specific location. And while the common image of a digital nomad is a laptop-toting 20-something swinging in a hammock...
