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A Digital Nomad’s Complete Guide to the Philippines

The Philippines is one of the most recent countries to bless the world with a digital nomad visa, and many have already packed their laptops and hopped on a one-way…
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Why Valencia Is on Everyone’s Radar

There is a certain kind of city that does not need to market itself too aggressively. It does not announce its value in the way some places do, nor does…
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Egypt Is Building an Ultra-Modern Capital Outside Cairo: Will It Work?

If you drive east out of Cairo, you will come across possibly the world’s largest construction site. It is a meticulously planned, ultra-modern high-rise city in the Egyptian desert. This…
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Costa Rica or Bali? A Tale Between Two Paradises

A Life Shaped by Travel As an avid traveler, I find it ironic that I was raised by parents whose world rarely extended beyond American borders. Yet two of their…
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Consider Cuernavaca for Eternal Spring Living

If you’re looking for a Mexican town that combines historical richness, accessible culture, and proximity to Mexico City, look just south of the capital to Cuernavaca, “City of Eternal Spring.”…
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Eco-friendly travel isn’t about luxury labels or curated experiences. In many parts of the world, living lightly simply reflects the rhythms of everyday life.
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Seven of the Best Eco-Friendly Destinations

Sustainable travel is sometimes marketed as a high-end luxury, all organic linens and $600-a-night eco-villas. But let’s be clear: more often than not, that’s greenwashing with a high price tag.…
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What’s Next for the UAE and Qatar?

The Gulf region has often been seen as something of an exception to the crises associated with the Middle East in recent decades. The volatility of the region has rarely…
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The New Solo Travel Map

Solo travel has been one of the steadiest, fastest-growing trends in recent years, and it really exploded after the pandemic. In a recent global travel trends report, solo travel is…
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Mexico Beyond the Headlines: The Expat Reality

 The killing of cartel kingpin Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho,” has sparked a wave of backlash across parts of Mexico, setting off violence, government response, and…
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Everyday life across Morocco reflects the country’s growing appeal for expats seeking culture, climate, and opportunity. Photo courtesy of iStock.
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A Destination Guide for Moving to Morocco

Did you know Morocco is one of the most popular African countries for European and American expats to relocate to? As of now, there are more than 100,000 expats living…
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