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Shutterstock An aerial view of the harbor on the island of Ponza. The island is connected by daily ferries from Anzio, Terracina and Formia — all on the Rome-Naples train line. If...
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News I moved from the US to the safest city in Mexico. Here are 9 things that surprised me about the process. Amber Blackmon 2021-08-01T12:08:00Z Share icon Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn...
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Imagine the smell of freshly-baked croissants wafting through the air, or the satisfying swallow of wine made from grapes grown just down the road. Perhaps you muse about living on a sun-drenched...
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The word best comes up frequently when retirees and expats talk about living in the South American country of Colombia. You’re likely to hear, for instance, that Colombia produces the world’s best...
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The future of the digital nomad lifestyle begins with a digital nomad visa. Introduced fairly recently, digital nomad visas have made it even easier for digital nomads to work remotely and live...
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Colombia has moved mountains to shake off its narco reputation, and Medellín is at the forefront of this national reinvention, picking up a string of awards for its innovative civic projects and...
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The StartIT co-working space in Belgrade, Serbia. Photo courtesy StartITDigital nomads are people who choose where they live and work, since their employment is mainly virtual, changing locations often. Their jobs cover...
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By Glynna Prentice & Jessica RameschNow more than ever, solo sun and adventure seekers are starting new lives beyond their home borders…and they match every description imaginable. You’ll find there are plenty...
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South America fits the bill for many expats when it comes to looking for the perfect retirement haven. In many countries in the region, you’ll enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, established expat communities,...
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Ask your friends what their idea of a cool road trip is and you’ll get some great suggestions. South of France in summer in a convertible. Safari in Africa in a jeep....
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16 April 2020By Chloe Berge, Features correspondentArt Wager/Getty ImagesWith a ban on non-essential travel and some countries in complete lockdown, we’re able to witness what happens to the Earth when we’re largely absent for...
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With an easy-going, gourmet lifestyle, excellent and affordable healthcare, and a cost of living that won’t break the bank, France is one of the top choices in Europe for retirement. If you’re...
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Long-term/assisted living healthcare isn’t anyone’s favorite topic… But whether you live in North America or overseas, it’s a critical issue that all retirees should address.My husband and I were in our 50s...
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Costa Rica consistently ranks in the top five countries in the International Living Retirement Index, and it's no surprise why. The country's allure entices many people because of its long-established democracy, stable...
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This was published 4 years agoBy Penny Watson Updated November 25, 2019 — 10.06amfirst published at 12.15amNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeTiger nest monastery, Bhutan.Credit: iStockMy first real moment of...
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Travel may seem like it's all about doing the most these days — hitting up all the sites and recommended restaurants, posting personal photo essays on social media with day-by-day recaps of...
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I’ve heard about the sunsets here. At first, rays of gold and fuchsia shoot down from the sky. White deck chairs, cabanas, and boardwalk bars are thrust into a rose-tinted world.At the...
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Finding reasonable dental care has never been so accessible. While the price of getting extensive—or even simple—work done at home can be frightening, there are many overseas options that offer just as...
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6 February 2017By Kate Mayberry, Features correspondentGetty ImagesExpatriates from Asia are growing in demand over those traditionally from the West. Kate Mayberry explores this changing demographic trend.Wan Norafli Razali leaves the restaurant and strolls...
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Skift Take International tourism remains strong this year in the face of plenty of reasons to avoid it. But regions like Western Europe, the Caribbean and South America, while seeing their arrivals...
