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A few years ago, I would’ve lumped Croatia in with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, and Slovenia—eastern European countries with recent Soviet pasts and struggles for independence. There was a certain stony austereness...
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The UK, US, Australia and Canada may be famous study-abroad destinations, but if you look to the north, you might find the best Scandinavian countries for the perfect blend of education and...
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So, you’ve narrowed your travel list down and finally booked your next trip. With all the arrangements made, your bags are figuratively packed. Now there’s only one thing standing between you and the...
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Sarah 5 min read THE BEST TRADITIONAL BRITISH SEASIDE HOLIDAYS FOR THE SLOW TRAVELLER IN 2023 Nothing beats a traditional bucket-and-spade holiday in the UK, especially for families who don't want the...
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By Michelle ThompsonVisa and residency in Colombia can be a complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be painful. In 2022, the government streamlined its immigration system and introduced new visa options,...
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by David HammondI moved from the U.S. to Uruguay in 2006. I came for the landscape, the culture, the food, and broadly, the opportunity to live a simpler life. Getting a healthcare...
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By David HammondUruguay is an oft-forgotten gem in South America, dwarfed by neighboring Brazil. It offers that gorgeous, sub-tropical climate, which means it generally stays warm or cool, without venturing into either...
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By Kathleen EvansThe ease of access and affordability of healthcare should always be one of the top criteria when looking for a place to retire. One never knows when a medical emergency...
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While millions of the UK’s workers are hoping to retire at state pension age, some are aiming to get off the employment treadmill much sooner.A growing number of younger people are hoping...
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Spread the love People are looking for the most affordable countries to study and work in because studying abroad is a dream that comes true for many international students. The high cost...
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“Hola, Howzit, Buenos Días SAPeople!” says SA expat Sacha Dennaro. “Welcome to the start of South African cuisine in Colombia.” Thanks to Sacha, SA food – particularly biltong and boerewors – is...
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As anyone who enjoys getting wet, muddy, bruised and sore in the name of live music knows, packing and preparing for a music festival in the UK is stressful enough. But what...
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This article walks you through the 15 cheapest and safest countries to retire in. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on a cheap retirement and places to retire on $1,000...
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Fernando ‘Fer’ Aberquero lives in a house he built in the woods, keeps his own endangered breed of sheep, studied environmental science, and has a passion for botanicals. This is the type...
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There are many routes to becoming a retired expat in Thailand. Thailand regularly appears in the top ten destinations chosen by foreigners wanting to retire abroad. Unlike other south east Asian countries,...
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