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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailFollowing the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza and the escalating...
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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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Mexico is a vibrant country full of incredible culture and wonderful people – no wonder it's so continuously popular with visitors.But navigating tourist permits, visas and officialdom can be daunting when you’re...
A few years ago, competition from low-cost airlines and high-speed railways looked like they would spell the end for sleeper trains, which were increasingly starting to look like relics.But an increased interest...
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Skift Take This worldwide caution for Americans to stay alert in tourist spots, even often safe European capitals, is quite notable. Dawit Habtemariam The U.S. State Department issued on Thursday a “worldwide...
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Portugal is the ultimate mainland European destination for sun-seeking pensioners who want to minimise their taxes – yet it hasn’t always been the most popular choice. Only 11,000 British pensioners lived in Portugal...
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17th October, 2023 in Expat Finances – 6m read Latin America is generally thought of as having a low cost of living. But is this correct? Using data from Statista and Numbeo,...
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Thousands of British retirees have flocked to the shores of the Algarve, nestled in Portugal’s “golden triangle” of resort towns, golf courses and pristine coastline.The lure is plain to see: why not...
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In this article, we will list and explore the 15 easiest countries to get permanent residency in Europe without investment. You can skip our detailed analysis and go directly to our list...
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Stourhead is a jewel in the National Trust's crown; a stately home with impressive gardens that people will travel miles to visit. Renowned for its autumnal display, Christmas has become just as...
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The Sherlock Holmes Museum, at 221B Baker Street, is housed in a Grade II listed former boarding house at the north end of Baker Street, and was the world's first museum dedicated...
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A fifth of UK travellers have used AI to help them plan a holiday according to the Marriott Bonvoy 2024 Future Travel Trends research. UK travellers plan to increase their spending on...
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When it comes to international travel essentials—the best neck pillow for a red-eye flight, all that head-scratching paperwork, the list goes on—we don’t talk about electronic adapters nearly enough. For some reason,...
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Many British nationals are captivated by the idea of finding their ‘place In the sun' and retiring to a warmer destination. One of the perks of being British is the strength of...
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In our recently launched column, the Expat Renter, we check into how leasing an apartment works in other cities and compare it to the (sometimes intractable) process New Yorkers have to go through here.Our...
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Does your long-term life goal include retiring overseas? If so, you're not alone. The prospect, however, raises questions. One of the biggest things people wonder about is how moving outside of the...
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).Menacing clouds skulk over Ao Pra Beach like a pack of starving wolves at dusk. We don’t have much time. Racing against the impending...
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Butser Ancient Farm is an open air experimental archaeology museum on the Hampshire/Sussex border. At the Autumn Equinox they hold a Saxon and Viking Fire Festival, which culminates in the dramatic burning...
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