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LVMH luxury travel company Belmond is expanding its presence on the rails from Scotland to Singapore and South America with more lavish accommodations, top chefs and new itineraries ahead of rival Accor’s...
Planning a trip to Australia? Whether you’re heading Down Under for a short break or extended working holiday, you’ll likely need a visa. Here’s your complete guide to filling out your paperwork for...
This article takes a look at the 25 countries with best quality of life for expats. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis of the global expatriate landscape, you may go...
This article looks at the 25 best cities where you can retire on $5000 a month. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on retirement realities, you may go to 5...
Costa Rica offers a stable political climate, a strong expat community, and good infrastructure. You couldn’t find a better place to slow down, spend lots of time outside, buy or rent an...
A well-known street artist once told us that you can see the soul of a city through its street art. From graffiti to 100-foot-tall murals, it can tell a lot about the...
Digital nomads are out in full force now that the world is ready to welcome them with open arms. From the Western to Eastern Hemispheres, numerous countries are now opening their doors...
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If you’re nearing or living in retirement, as you look around at how your peers are faring around the world, you may think you should have been born Dutch. Or Norwegian. Or...
Austin Zeng visiting Japanese members of parliament at the House of Representatives building in 2023, as a representative for an NGO that supports foreign students in Japan. Austin Zeng Redeem now Austin...
Move over millennials! Gen-Z has gotten older and they’re taking the workforce and travel industry by storm. The rising generation of consumers is setting the stage for their life expectations and desires...
Like any beloved seasonal activity, holiday shopping kicks off with a big opening weekend: Black Friday, on November 24, followed by Small-Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. An avalanche of ads are headed...
It's 10 p.m. and I'm riding pillion on a vintage Vespa through the traffic-choked streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Hair is lashing my face and sweat is pouring off my brow....
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In 2010, Duncan Forgan's life in London got difficult, so he packed up and moved to Asia. He found success in his work life but lost control due to excessive partying in...
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It’s no secret that Chiang Mai has been a popular destination for several generations of tourists and expats. With its hundreds of golden temples, a wide variety of international restaurants, stunning surrounding...
No matter how much you’ve traveled in your home country, the thought of taking your first trip overseas may feel both thrilling and nerve-wracking. Going somewhere completely new may be initially scary...
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Generally defined as those who combine remote work with a passion for frequent travel, desire for adventure, and interest in discovering new cultures, digital nomads have emerged as a lucrative niche in...
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KIGALI, Rwanda – Gilbert Maglaque could not have arrived in Rwanda at a worse time. He moved to the East African country for a job that paid what would have taken him...
Gianluca Grimalda, a climate researcher and environmental campaigner, intends to "slow travel" back to Europe from Bougainville off the coast of Papua New Guinea.Gianluca GrimaldaGianluca Grimalda was faced with a dilemma.His employer,...
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Europe has delayed yet again its new visa waiver system, which by May 2025 will require travelers from the United States and dozens more countries to get pre-approval to enter most European...
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As of today, European citizens can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. From April 2, 2025, this new requirement will become compulsory for travel to the country....
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