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United Airlines pilot Carole Hopson spent years honing her craft while taking countless trips around the globe. Eventually, she realized she’d mastered it. Not flying the 747 (she does that, too), but...
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White-sand swimmable beaches, rich biodiversity, majestic cultural heritage, and beautiful rocky cliffs – what more can you ask for when it comes to vacation? All that can be found in the Mexican...
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Ready for your next adventure? Teaching English in Taiwan offers an excellent blend of professional opportunities and cultural adventure for digital nomads. Here is everything you need to know to navigate the...
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Achieving retirement and financial independence is a common aspiration, yet the journey is often difficult, whatever path you choose. The quest to break free from the daily grind, commonly known as the...
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At AFAR, it’s a given that our staff members are all deeply passionate about travel. Whether we’re on a reporting trip or exploring the world on our own PTO, we’ve all packed...
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ariya j / Getty ImagesAt the age of 27, Gwen Merz managed to save up $200,000 in just five years. Her goal was financial independence and retiring early — but now, at...
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Santorini is one of the best-known Greek islands–and with good reason. This is the Greece that Instagram is made of. Wherever you look, you will find breathtaking views of volcanic hills, turquoise...
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Our team is known for being chronic over-packers. Despite many of our editors being self-proclaimed minimalists, they also have a lot to say about their luggage always being over 50 pounds. I’ve...
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Rawpixel / iStock.comAccording to Ramsey Solutions, there are almost 24.5 million millionaires living in the U.S. today. Millionaire status is something that most people can only dream about.Related: Get Paid To Listen...
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For decades, the image of retirement in India has been synonymous with an elderly gentleman, perhaps your grandfather’s age, seated on a porch, rocking in a wheelchair, his grey hair catching the...
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Attention all chronic overpackers: We hear you and see you, but there’s really no need to pack 20 pairs of underwear for a four-day trip. Let’s face it—some of us have travel...
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In the heart of the American financial zeitgeist, a movement whispers promises of liberation from the 9-to-5 grind, proposing a radical new blueprint for those daring enough to rethink their relationship with...
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When deciding what to pack for a cruise, you’re really packing for three distinct sub-trips: your cruise ship, which is the equivalent of a large destination resort with a controlled environment; the...
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When Sarah Thompson embarked on an eight-month journey across Asia with a mere 10kg backpack, she was not only challenging the norms of travel but also embracing a minimalist lifestyle that would...
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Parenting I refused to let my travel dreams die when I became a mom. Here's how I budget to keep my family of 4 traveling the world full-time. Essay by Beth McCarter...
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LStockStudio / Adobe Stock Minimalism is all about eschewing extra “stuff” and embracing the experience. Some travelers go to extremes, like carrying only what they can fit in their pockets and relying...
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The words “retirement” and “trendy” don’t often go hand in hand. But the FIRE movement in Canada is a method for early financial independence that's surged in popularity in recent years.If you follow it right,...
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