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If you’re looking for culture, activities, wildlife or sheer adventure, Indonesia is one of the richest countries in the world. With an estimated 13,466 islands, it's a whopper too. But Indonesia beyond Bali...
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Bali scrapped its quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated international visitors Monday, allowing foreign tourists to enter Indonesia’s island destination without self-isolating.Luhut Pandjaitan, the coordinating minister for maritime affairs and investment, said at...
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One of the things I was looking forward to most about early retirement was having the freedom to travel whenever and wherever we wanted. After walking away from my full-time job last...
Travel advice and information if you're planning a winter sports holiday abroad, including things to do before you go and staying safe at your resort. Get emails about this page Contents Before...
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We didn’t publish a list of top destinations for 2021, and indeed, it was a pretty lousy year for travel! But as the world gets jabbed and people yearn for freedom, it’s...
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There are many options where you can live comfortably on a budget. Here are 10 of the cheapest AND safest places to live in the world! For anyone looking to live abroad,...
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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailOur new microguides series is inspired by the slow travel movement, encouraging travellers to relax...
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If you’re thinking about moving to Europe, there are few countries that set imaginations racing quite like Spain. This lively corner of the continent truly has something for everyone. From breathtaking scenery...
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Jason Holland - IL Roving Latin America EditorThere is a lot of debate around the term expat. Some people feel it sets you apart from the local culture to call yourself an...
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This story has been updated. It was originally published on November 10, 2021. In the last two years, vaccines, rapid tests, and a growing body of scientific research have allowed us to...
Have you been itching to live abroad or start working towards a second passport, but one thing has been stopping you? You’re monolingual. “Do you speak English?” – asking this over and...
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Sale! by Hilary Bradt, Gill Campbell and Alistair Campbell Slow North and Mid Devon – expert local tips and holiday advice featuring interesting places to stay, the best cream teas and pubs, cycling, walking...
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Joyce Oladeinde always dreamed of living abroad; her dream finally became reality in December 2020 when she moved from her home in the UK to Tanzania. For the 26-year-old engineer and freelance...
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This article discusses the seven underrated but excellent cities for expats and nomads in 2024. With the whole world at your disposal, it doesn’t make sense to stay where you were born. ...
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Where do you pay your taxes? From banks to brokerage accounts, being asked where you’re a tax resident is now a common question. This follows years of banks asking, ‘Are you a...
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Imagine the smell of freshly-baked croissants wafting through the air, or the satisfying swallow of wine made from grapes grown just down the road. Perhaps you muse about living on a sun-drenched...
Sustainability isn’t just environmentalism. It’s about balancing profit with the need to protect both people and planet — a concept that’s often been ignored by some hospitality brands, who use it as...
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We sat down with the CEO and founder of Byway, the UK’s first-of-its-kind ‘slow travel’ company, to find out more about deeper tourism experiences. ADVERTISEMENTWhen lockdown hit the UK in early 2020,...
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Last Updated on 1 February 2024 by BrittanyThere’s a question circulating the pages of the internet: is being a digital nomad worth it? With the rise of remote work opportunities, more and...
This story is part of a series about Americans living abroad. If there’s a particular topic or question you’d like us to write about, email us at editors@forbesadvisor.com. As you plan for...
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