The number of expats — that is, people who live outside of their native country — has grown by 5.8 percent each year since 2013. But which of the world’s cities are the best for expats? Preply ranked 60 of the most popular cities worldwide — based on metrics such as average monthly rent and safety — to determine the
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Category: Visit Destination Asia, with CNN
As travel returns full-scale, Asian destinations in particular are keen to boost their tourism economies after the pandemic. Hong Kong has already announced plans to give away half a million airline tickets: Hong Kong is set to give away 500,000 free airline tickets to lure back tourists Hong Kong’s government has announced plans to give away 500,000 free airline tickets as
View Article...Category: Visit Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Staggering Scenery and Beautiful Towns
Sarajevo – a place that crams in so much history, beauty and heartbreak it can make your head spin. Picturesque Jajce, a small walled mountain town 100 miles from the capital, has a 22m-high waterfall at its heart. The ancient capital of the Bosnian kings, with a fort, catacombs and a multi-ethnic population, it was also the birthplace of the
View Article...Category: Visit Thrifty Strategies for Senior Travelers
Not all age-related deals are equal. Here are some perks to look for and pitfalls to avoid, along with tips on how to stretch your budget. Still, elder status in travel isn’t the universal entrée to discounts that are standard in purchases like museum admission or movie tickets. But there are age-related perks to exploit and pitfalls to avoid, as
View Article...Category: Visit 36 Hours in Madrid by the NYT
In 2023, Madrid is commemorating the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death and the 100th anniversary of Joaquín Sorolla’s with a series of exhibitions dedicated to each artist. Also, few cities have seen such a flurry of hotel openings since the pandemic’s onset — including the Edition, the Four Seasons, the Mandarin Oriental and the Hard Rock. One thing that
View Article...Category: Visit The Best Islands in Europe for Getting Away
From legendary nightlife hotspots to volcanic outposts far off the continent’s mainland, Europe has islands in spades. But for every Mykonos, Ibiza or Santorini, there’s someplace lesser known and equally lovely to escape to where you can ditch the crowds and get closer to nature. Click through for some of the best islands in Europe for getting away from almost
View Article...Category: Visit 12 Private Islands You Can Rent Without Being Rich
12 Private Islands You Can Rent Without Being Rich From Maine to Belize to Italy, these private islands are surprisingly affordable. If you think private islands are only for the billionaires and Bond Villains of the world, however, you’re wrong. You can actually rent a wide range of private islands all around the world, from tropical paradises to chilly river
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Leonor Espinosa — who’d just been crowned the 2022 Best Female Chef by World’s 50 Best, an influential ranking group owned by a British media giant — suggested the sesame paste known locally as pasta de ajonjolí was one of many delicacies in the area that transcend mere taste, and soon I’d know why. Where Even the Food Is Magic: A
View Article...Category: Visit 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: Visit 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
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