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Share The Article Postcard-ready villages bestriding volcanic peaks, blue-dome churches, and a millennia-old caldera backed by azure seas: there's many a reason why tourists keep flocking to Santorini year after year after...
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JLco Julia Amaral // Shutterstock 8 great places for Americans to retire abroad There's a world of opportunity beyond the borders of the United States. For decades, many Americans have looked overseas,...
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Booking affordable airfare can be a turbulent process. Prices rise and fall day by day, or in some cases, hour by hour. In the past, frequent fliers swore by loose strategies to...
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Share The Article For the first time in History, United Airlines will launch nonstop flights to the Algarve, a coastal region in southern Portugal famous for its sun-drenched beaches, medieval cities, and unspoiled...
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Share The Article Barcelona may be the most sought-after destination in Spain, with its towering Sagrada Família cathedral, historic Gothic Quarter, and colorful Park Güell, but it's been actively signaling to tourists...
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February is a prime time for many spots in the tropics and the Southern Hemisphere. Below are some of your smartest February trip options. Click the black buttons below to connect with a...
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Share The Article Mexico may be particularly famous for the sun-drenched Caribbean Coast, where resorts line white-sand beaches and turquoise seas, its rich Mayan heritage, and bustling capital city, but there's still...
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Share The Article Last Updated 34 seconds agoIf all those long extra hours in the office have started getting to you, and you're desperately craving a sunny vacation, the Caribbean certainly sounds...
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24 February 2025ShareSaveTristan RutherfordShareSaveGetty ImagesThe Baltic Express bursts out of the Czech capital on a crisp winter morning. As the sky lightens, medieval Prague is streamed through the train's windows like a...
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Share The Article We all know Milan for its grandiose edifices and art galleries, high fashion, and ornate Duomo––is there truly a more beautiful Gothic cathedral?––but there's no denying it's a bit...
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Share The Article Last Updated 1 min agoAs an American, you probably have always enjoyed hassle-free travel worldwide due to the prestige of your passport, which grants you unrestricted access to the...
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Share The Article Safety remains a big concern for Americans going abroad, especially Mexico, where they don't speak the language and are much less used to how things are run. Needless to...
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Share The Article Europe's Train Renaissance is charging ahead at full speed! After $10 trains were launched from Paris to Brussels, and similar low-cost rail journeys were announced between Amsterdam and Berlin,...
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Share The Article Lisbon is one of the world's most sought-after digital nomad destinations, owing to its pleasant weather, rich culture, and thriving expat scene. However, there's no denying that there's growing animosity among...
AI-assisted summaryWhile the digital nomad lifestyle may seem glamorous, the reality involves numerous challenges like internet connectivity issues and work-life balance struggles.The number of American digital nomads has significantly increased, but successfully...
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The wide array of places that are great in January may surprise you. If that’s your time frame for a trip, take inspiration from your fellow travelers’ reviews of their favorite January...
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River cruising in Europe is one of those delightfully slow and easy modes of travel. You're in a small floating hotel, gliding through calm inland waters past castles, vineyards and scenery that...
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Share The Article Have you had enough of the crazy world of politics back home, or you're simply craving a break from the gloomy weather and monotonous suburban life? Man, we feel...
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Share The Article We all know Spain for its scenic Mediterranean coast, interspersed with vibrant resort cities and hugged by crystal-clear seas, but if you've been to the Iberian country in the...
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Forget just your ride from home to the airport and back: You can call an Uber in 70-plus countries and counting. But soon, hopping in an Uber overseas may cost you a...
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