The right apartment would also be their ticket to Greek residency. As American citizens, they couldn’t move to a country in the European Union, which limits tourist visas to 90 days. But if they spent 250,000 euros, or about $267,000, in cash on Greek real estate, they would qualify for a five-year renewable visa, known as the golden visa, so
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Category: Travel Tips 10 of Ireland’s Most Charming Villages
Dig a little deeper into Ireland and you’ll discover some of the most charming villages in the more remote areas of the Irish countryside, where the past sits more comfortably with the present. Their obscurity – perhaps because of a limited bus service or their narrow country roads – has preserved their wonderfully idiosyncratic character. They might even be more
View Article...Category: Travel Tips Longevity noodles, a Popular Lunar New Year Dish
What Are Longevity Noodles? This year, Lunar New Year falls on January 22, but celebrations occur over several days – collectively referred to as the Spring Festival. Traditional rituals, foods included, are filled with symbolism. Longevity noodles symbolize long life. According to tradition, the chef can’t cut the noodle strands, and each strand needs to be eaten whole – no
View Article...Category: Travel Tips My Pricey Travel Credit Card Wouldn’t Work When I Traveled
A Chase card with an annual fee of $550 is touted as handy for going abroad. But on a recent trip outside the U.S., it was declined at every stop. Is there any protection from fraud protection? Help! My Pricey Travel Credit Card Wouldn’t Work When I Traveled A Chase card with an annual fee of $550 is touted as
View Article...Category: Travel Tips Love or Leave Winter, On the Cheap
Travel this winter is not expected to be a bargain. While rates for hotels and flights tend to drop after the holiday highs, resilient demand for travel portends higher prices at both ski and beach destinations, where winter is high season. Still, with flexibility and creativity — like avoiding peak days on the slopes or seeking out street food in
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A $50-a-day offer to sail on a Caribbean cruise ship with pools, water slides, restaurants and Broadway-style entertainment says a lot about the turbulence some cruise companies are facing. How Can You Travel for Less Than $100 a Day, Everything Included? Find a Cruise Deal. As companies bring their full fleets back online, many ships still have room. That means
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