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Share The Article Last Updated 50 seconds agoOut of all the European tourism hotspots, Italy is probably the busiest. It concentrates a large number of the continent's ancient monuments, including the Roman...
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Skift Take After the pandemic-induced slump, China’s simplification of visa procedures appears to have paid off, with foreign visitors in the first half of the year soaring 152% compared to the year...
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According to reports, interest in moving abroad spiked after the recent presidential debate. So what are the best places to live in the world? Ask the expats—they offer a unique perspective on...
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Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons, but cities like Geneva and Zurich usually take the lion’s share of headlines regarding the country. Aside from its refined and glamorous cities, Switzerland is usually...
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A hanging train puts this little-known German city on the map. ADVERTISEMENTWhen you're on the train trip of a lifetime around Europe, the thrill of riding the rails can run out rather...
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On an overnight train journey in Europe, I slept — or at least tried to — through sections of Germany, Switzerland and Hungary tucked under a dark sky. Through the snores of...
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Nearly 70% of Americans who look to move abroad say they want adventure and personal growth. Almost half report a desire for more or different freedoms.Expatriate resource specialist Expatsi published its annual...
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Fancy a ‘slowcation’ this summer? Here’s everything you need to know (Picture: Getty Images)Holidays can often feel rushed, dashing to cram in as much as possible while wanting to feel adequately rested...
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If you’ve been dreaming about visiting Europe this summer and eating gelato in Italy or visiting the Basílica de la Sagrada Familia in Spain, good news: Airfare is down 8% compared to...
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Hong Kong retained its pole position as the world's most expensive city for expats in 2024, according to Mercer.Chunyip Wong | E+ | Getty ImagesAsia's biggest financial hubs have once again clinched...
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Uprooting your life and moving to another side of the world for work isn’t always a walk in the park. For many expats, the cost of living is a major factor in...
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Not that I'm one to complain, it’s not my nature, but the next time I have to fly to Europe … maybe I won’t. Last week was my 20th annual visit to...
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Photo by Anukrati OmarMost people believe retirement means slowing down, but that doesn’t sit well with some seniors. For them, growing older means emptying their bucket lists and having the time of...
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Passengers wait for the high speed train to Milan, Italy, on September 24, 2022 from the Modane station, in the French Alps. (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images) By Elina Geller...
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China plans to grant visa-free entry to New Zealanders, Premier Li Qiang announced during his official visit to New Zealand on June 13.Currently, Chinese and New Zealand citizens are required to obtain...
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Travelers are facing high prices and crowds this summer.The best way to get around the high prices and crowds: Be flexible.There are ways to become flexible during the busiest travel season of...
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If you’re planning a multi-city tour of the European continent this summer and will rely on trains to get around, you may want to consider purchasing a Eurail Pass. Haven’t thought about...
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Stephan Battaglia, the Swiss man who discovered the warmest people in the worldStephan Battaglia with his Colombian girlfriend, Alejandra Cubillos. Stephan is in his twenties. He’s a baker and loves Colombian people....
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I’ve been lucky enough to visit Italy four times in the last decade, visiting busy cities like Milan and Rome, as well as quieter spots like Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast (in...
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RomanBabakin / Getty Images/iStockphotoA new survey from AARP laid out some hard truths about Americans approaching retirement age. One-fifth of adults 50 and older have no retirement savings, and more than half...
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