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Traditional languages not only help preserve Indigenous cultures, but their presence can also enhance a traveler’s understanding of a destination. Shares Facebook Twitter Shares Facebook Twitter Photo © Getty Images/Penny Tweedie The...
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Fancy coffee shops are one of the first things that come to mind when you think about the city of Manizales. It embodies that mental picture of elegance and culture. Poised on...
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3. Portugal (tied) Score: 96Portugal has some of the finest doctors and medical training in the world, according to International Living. Many, if not most, graduates of top medical programs study and...
Have you ever fantasized about quitting your job and moving to a country where it’s so cheap you don’t need to work? International Living advises people on how to do just that...
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I moved to Puerto Rico in mid- 2016. After my first visit in 1993 for a speaking engagement, I was enchanted and began visiting often. In 1995, I bought a major property...
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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...
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,...
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...
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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