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2024 was particularly revolutionary; we saw record-breaking domestic tourism, with religious destinations experiencing enormous footfalls and business travel returning to pre-pandemic levels. More importantly, we witnessed a significant shift in customer behaviour,...
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Planning on moving to Costa Rica? This detailed guide explores everything from cost of living and residency to healthcare and culture. Make an informed decision.Moving is always an exciting moment in life....
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These creative and rewarding holiday-time trips have been some of our readers’ favorites…with a little help from our WOW List of top travel specialists. Read on for inspiration for your next holiday...
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This article discusses the Costa Rica digital nomad visa, its eligibility requirements, benefits, and application procedure. Central American countries, especially Costa Rica and Panama, are two of the expat-favorites when it comes...
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From mid-2025, non-EU visitors to Europe's Schengen member countries will need to apply for ETIAS or a Schengen visaIf you’ve been following the European Union’s ongoing saga of “Coming Soon” travel regulations,...
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El Salvador’s new zero-tolerance drunk driving law explained: What tourists and residents need to know about penalties, enforcement, and practical implications.El Salvador has implemented one of the strictest drunk driving laws in...
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Time was, retirement meant slowing down. These days, for the world’s wealthiest retirees, it’s about levelling up – in lifestyle, financial and personal freedom and where they live. If you’ve spent decades...
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Beyond port and soulful Fado melodies, Portugal is a country with some intriguing credentials. It’s the world’s largest cork producer and boasts some of Europe’s most steadfast borders, unchanged since the Middle...
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For Cara West, becoming a parent didn’t just change her — it transformed her perspective on what it meant to raise a family in America.In 2022, shortly after giving birth to her...
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Choosing where to retire is an important decision. After a lifetime of hard work and saving, you deserve to have the security of knowing that you’re settling in a location that offers...
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Living abroad in 2025? You might want to think twice about where you’re heading! After extensive surveys and real expat experiences, InterNations, the largest global community for expatriates, asked over 12500 people...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinLooking for the most affordable places to live? Or even better—how about the best places to live in the world that are so affordable you might...
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In this article we look at Central America New Year traditions, from Belize’s broom jumping to Panama’s Año Viejo burning. A guide to celebrations in all seven countries.As December ends, Central America’s...
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Panama is a country that lies between two continents and two oceans with a rich culture and an amazing history. It is among the most beautiful countries in Latin America, and its...
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Overlooked. Underappreciated. Up-and-coming.Not all worthy retirement havens abroad have yet landed on the mainstream map. Indeed, “hidden places” still exist... regions rich with untapped potential. Finding them is baked into our mission...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinIt’s that time of year when pundits release their “best of” lists, rounding up their predictions of what will be popular in the year to come....
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A guide to Central America drone laws, covering regulations, restrictions, and requirements for all seven countries in the region.Drones have become essential tools for both recreational and professional use, from capturing vacation...
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Many Americans are facing increasing costs of health care and housing, and more retirees, who rely heavily on Social Security, are realizing they cannot afford to live comfortably in the U.S.For those...
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It’s that time of year again to list the many reasons, country by country, to visit Central America at Christmas. Here, U.S. expat Nicholas Corea offers up five reasons to spend Christmas...
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Over 7,700 people have died from dengue fever in the Americas and the Caribbean in 2024, making the highest toll in over 40 years. This alarming figure underscores the need to implement...
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