For individuals from some countries, studying abroad may be the only way to receive a quality education. However, this is not to say that prospective students from more privileged countries don't stand to benefit significantly from schooling abroad. ...
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How Can I Make Travel Cheaper with a Credit Card?
Credit cards are a necessity for most travelers. Best of all, having the right card in your wallet can actually save you money. Heres how:
Get an airline card. Many airline cards offer bonuses that are big enough to earn a free flight as soon as ...
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What I Learned from the Worst Vacation of My Life
Summer is almost here and many people are gearing up for another vacation season full of fabulous food and frolicking fun in the sun with friends and family.
With that in mind, I thought it would be a kick to relive the worst vacation of my entire ...
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How to Take Your Dream Vacation Without Spending an Arm and a Leg
So you want to get away after being cooped up for a couple months? Then stop planning staycations and start thinking bigger with these seven tips on how to take the vacation of a lifetime without spending your life's savings:
Use Deal Services and ...
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4 Tips for Successfully Retiring Abroad
If you've recently retired, will do so soon, or have been out of the workforce for a while and feel it's now time for a change, you might be considering moving abroad in the coming months.
Now, with so many countries facing a health crisis plus ...
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Grandfather Says: A Personal Portrait of My Time In Bergamo, Italy
He remembers Bergamo, Italy. It's in the mountainous North of Italy, just South of the Swiss border and about midway between Maranello, where the incomparable Ferrari automobiles are manufactured and Milan, home of the La Scalla opera house, where ...
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How to Properly Prepare for Your Next Cruise
Preparing for a cruise trip can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time traveling. Unlike other activities, such as camping, cruising requires more detailed preparations. If well planned, cruising can be very exciting. Otherwise, it can ...
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Is South Boston the Right Neighborhood for You?
If you are relocating to Boston, you might be struggling to know exactly where to stay. The state capital of Massachusetts is a beautiful city and is home to many different people scattered across a variety of neighborhoods. South Boston, or Southie ...
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100 Words On: Why You Should Never Buy a Timeshare
No matter what that slick salesman tells you, vacation timeshares aren't a good deal. Surprised? Don't be. Many timeshares owners lose the freedom to vacation wherever and whenever they choose -- or even skip one, considering annual maintenance fees ...
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Grandfather Says: Run, Run, Rudolph!
Back when Grandfather was a young buck, 60 or so, he walked behind a mule train on the Bright Angel trail halfway to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Grandmother rode a mule named "Rudolph." Grandfather had to walk, because the mule skinners said ...
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Be Careful, Priceline Users! Name a Wrong Price and You May Go To Jail
I bet you didn't know Priceline had a jail.
I didn't either until I got tossed into their web-based hoosegow for 24 hours. Heh.
What was my "crime" you ask?
This is kind of embarrassing to admit, but I recently made an offer on a rental car ...
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5 Strategies to Help You Save Money for Your Next Vacation
When you're on vacation, the last thing you need is to worry about money. Going away is meant for relaxation and forgetting about reality, not stressing about what's going on back home or if you can afford a souvenir.
Planning out your trip also ...
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What Is So Great About Living in Vancouver?
Are you ready to settle down? Perhaps you're looking at where you want to purchase a home and Vancouver, Canada is at the top of your list. If so, you're on the right track! Vancouver is a beautiful city in British Columbia and a great place to live. ...
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Grandfather Says: The Beauty of Alaska
Grandfather says Alaska is a magic place -- even though life at its far Northern latitude is brutal, sometimes.
Magic is central to the native peoples. The Tlingits recognize the spirits of ravens and eagles and belong to the matriarchal clan of ...
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Vacation Destination Fact Sheet: The Caribbean Islands
The islands of the Caribbean Sea are considered by many people to be among the most romantic and relaxing destination vacations. With more than 700 islands that border or surround it, the Caribbean is one of the largest seas in the world, and these ...
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The Best Ways to Save Money on Vacation Cruises
A cruise can be one of the most exciting vacations for people of all ages. To enjoy this type of getaway experience, some individuals may choose to join unique travel clubs that specialize in cruises. Instead of making reservations for individual ...
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How to Stretch Your Gaming Dollars via Smart Bankroll Management
When it comes to gambling, managing your money is very important, which is why experienced gamers always have a sound money management system in place. This is especially important when playing real money casino games such as slots, which have no ...
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Grandfather Says: The Family Trip to Maine
Grandfather remembers the family trip to Maine.
That was in 1961 and the family was Grandfather-yet-to-be, Grandmother-yet-to-be, a three-and-a-half-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son.
The son was left with friends and the "Three ...
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Grandfather Says: The Magic of Cape Hatteras
Grandfather says Cape Hatteras is a special place.
He and the family have been visiting there for nearly 60 years.
Grandfather says he remembers when Paul Mellon bought most of the undeveloped Hatteras Island shore and gave it to a national ...
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How to Travel Cuba on a Budget
Despite the romantic idealization that some people have of Cuba, it's not a cheap place to stay unless you know just what to do.
Americans are subject to restrictions when visiting Cuba. However, tourism remains a vital part of Cuba's economy -- ...
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