Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has published its annual index that measures overall conditions for living a good life (something like the quality of life) in cities across the world. Austrian … Read the story...
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The countries where everything required by travel and tourism just works
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When a traveler boards a train or airplane, arrives in another country, takes a taxi to a hotel and checks in, he or she has experienced many aspects of services and infrastructure required in … Read the story...
The most walking-friendly cities in the world
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It is amazing how long distances a humble human being can walk during a visit in an attractive city. If you want make your sightseeing tour on foot as pleasant as … Read the story...
Happiest towns in Spain are easy to visit even from a beach resort
Measuring happiness and ranking countries or towns based on the results may not be exact science, but it is fascinating to discover how people feel about their lives across the world. A Spanish food industry … Read the story...
Numbers indicate that these are the best European countries to retire
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Remote workers and digital nomads are not the only travelers who are looking for best places to stay, for instance, comfortably during winter. Many retirees are dreaming of finding a nice … Read the story...
The best train stations in Europe
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There was a time when I used to travel a lot in Asia. Singapore airport is a key travel hub in the region, and it was there where I understood what a difference a … Read the story...
The best cities to live and work as rated by expats
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I have lived and worked in three countries that happen to be located in three different continents outside my home country. When people ask travel recommendations for the region I have lived in, I can give advice from … Read the story...
The best cities for touring on a bicycle
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The first time anyone visits a European city like Copenhagen or Amsterdam, they notice the number of cyclists rolling along the streets. In many central European cities, bicycles have their own lanes where they can … Read the story...
Top city destinations in 2021 that are likely to trend in 2022
Why is it that time after time certain big cities rise to the top of tourist destination rankings? Both visitors and industry experts like the same destinations so there must be something these … Read the story...
Europe leads the way to sustainable travel
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A crisis like a worldwide pandemic inevitably causes many long-term changes. Governments, businesses, families and individuals re-think the policies and customs they have. Euromonitor, a market research consultancy, has conducted an extensive … Read the story...
Expats have ranked their favorite cities to live in, and Spain tops the list
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People who have moved overseas because of their work were asked to rank the city where they live in. The results are in for 2020, and the winning cities seem to have good … Read the story...
Where are trendsetters traveling right now?
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Traveling professionals who call themselves digital nomads work remotely, typically staying in a destination for a few weeks or a few months at a time. Many work in design, marketing, programming, writing, or in … Read the story...