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Lugging his backpack around the Forbidden City in Beijing, French tourist Xavier counted himself as “lucky” to be at the vanguard of China’s latest campaign to reinvigorate its flagging economy.The young traveller,...
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Many criticise digital nomads for fuelling gentrification and pricing out locals. Social, economic, spatial and cultural segregation between nomads and local communities has already stirred controversy from Canada to the Canary Islands....
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Following an announcement made in May, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to launch its new digital nomad visa program in 2024. Digital nomad visas give individuals the right to live...
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Malaysia is the most popular retirement haven for expats in Southeast Asia and has been a popular expat hangout since the early 1920s. Malaysia’s beaches are also second to none. Its islands,...
Whenever people ask me what my most memorable travel destination is, I always have an immediate answer – Thailand. It’s simply magical. The people are incredibly warm and friendly, the food is...
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Delicious food, incredible temples, beautiful beaches, exotic wildlife – it’s no wonder people love visiting Southeast Asia! Plus, you get to enjoy all of that for bargain prices. If that’s not enough...
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Image credit: Mariah Tyler © Retiring abroad has many benefits, including cultural enrichment and taking advantage of a better — and often healthier — quality of life. And in some cases, spending...
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Dynamic, multi-cultural and hugely underrated, Malaysia is Southeast Asia's unsung tropical hero. Marrying tradition, nature and modernity, it's a country of space-age cityscapes, Islamic minarets and gilded Chinese shrines. It's a world...
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Share The Article Last Updated 37 seconds agoLooking for an affordable place to live as a digital nomad? These are the cheapest digital nomad hotspots in Asia right now! Many of the...
In this article, we will take a look at 25 Easiest Countries with Digital Nomad Visas for Remote Work. You can skip our detailed analysis and go directly to the 10 Easiest...
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Japan is eyeing digital nomads as a way to increase the number of wealthy inbound travellers and tackle overtourism, but challenges, such as visa criteria and stiff competition from neighbouring destinations, remain....
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While the costs of everyday life may be rising back home, there are places overseas where $1,500 a month covers you for housing, healthcare, food, fun…the whole nine yards. And that’s for...
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In 2021, Debbie Crowley discovered the cost benefits of retiring in Tamarindo. For example, an MRI scan cost her a mere $187, as opposed to the United States national average of $926.56.As...
This article takes a look at the 17 safest places to retire abroad for less than $3,000 a month. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on establishing a retirement living...
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In this article, we will take a look at the 15 most luxurious places to retire abroad if you have a budget over $15,000 a month. If you would like to skip...
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The office is passé. Even working from home is so 2022-23. Wonder what is better than WFH. Working from a new country – one of your choice. 2024 is the year of...
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Asia’s leading DMC credits new authentic tourism experiences for increased sales growth in the last 3 months. DTH Travel, formerly Diethelm Travel, saw a surge in sales in 2023 after rebranding. Sales...
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Asia’s leading DMC credits new authentic tourism experiences for increased sales growth DTH Travel, formerly Diethelm Travel, reported a significant sales boom in 2023, after the launch of their new brand, more...
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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailJapan is set to introduce a six-month visa for remote workers or digital nomads who...
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TOKYO, JAPAN — Japan is set to launch a new six-month digital nomad visa in March, targeting remote workers from 49 countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States. While welcomed by...
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