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Stand up paddle boarding is a growing sport around the world, gaining popularity everywhere, and Central America is no exception. With its tropical beaches, islands, rivers, and lakes, Central America is a...
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Our guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced. ADVERTISEMENTStrikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.Walkouts...
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Italy has launched a scheme for Britons who can work remotely to apply for a year-long “digital nomad” visa.Under the scheme, anyone earning more than £24,000 can stay in the country for...
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Janiere Fernandez/PexelsFrom skiing and surfing to hiking and stargazing, there’s no limit of things to do in the adventurer’s paradise that is New Zealand. And if we needed another reason to break...
How to save money and convert multiple currencies while travellingby Carolyn Ray Welcome to our Travel Technology column, where I attempt to answer your questions about the mystifying, ever-changing and evolving world...
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On the list of additional costs that can trip up travellers, the dreaded roaming data charge is up there as one of the most irritating. Of course, there are usually phone plan...
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Discover the best international jobs for Americans and how to secure them. Make your dream of working abroad a reality today. Did you know that an estimated 9 million Americans live overseas?...
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I took my first three week trip to Europe in 2012. I was 19 years old and it was my first trip to Europe, as well as my first solo trip ever....
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There’s always a moment in the journey from Dublin to London – which I make every month or two, taking the land-and-sea route via Holyhead instead of flying – when I stop...
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In the heart of Bali’s culinary tapestry where flavours from around the world converge, lies a fascinating narrative tucked away behind the scenes—hidden stories of the expat chefs shaping the island’s top...
Welcome to my digital nomad guide to living in Hoi An. This wonderful and historic Vietnamese city is one of my favorite places to work remotely. It offers the perfect mixture of...
A woman stands on a street in Medellin, Colombia, where the mayor has issued two decrees in a bid to crack down on sex tourism (Fredy Builes)The mayor of the Colombian city...
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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USThe mayor of Colombia’s second largest city has...
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As part of my work, I’m a member of half-dozen Facebook groups devoted to financial issues for US expats. And I’m starting to pick up a trend.Typically, these chat groups focus on...
Parenting Dealing with teenage daughters is difficult. Raising mine in the Middle East made it even harder. Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey 2024-04-01T00:14:01Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email icon Email Twitter icon Twitter...
If you’re considering Ho Chi Minh for your next long-term destination, this article will highlight the pros of living in Ho Chi Minh City. For good measure, I’ll also be talking about...
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Flight-free travel: I passed through six countries in 24 hours and the highest I got was Prague’s 66 metre clock tower. ADVERTISEMENTStanding on the platform at Brussels-Midi station, it’s hard not to...
All travellers like trains. European travellers love them. An InterRail trip is a rite of passage that stays in the memory. The Eurostar is to millennials what boat trains were for Gen...
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Passport holders of many countries do not need to pre-apply for a visa to enter Mexico as a visitor for leisure or for short business trips. However, some passport holders do need...
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