The ten best (and worst) countries for digital life around the world

16th June 2019

It's easier than ever to spend time living and working abroad either as an expat or digital nomad but some places are better set up for digital life than others...

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Generation Alpha influences where families go on holiday

22nd May 2019

New research has revealed that Generation Alpha – made up of children aged under ten – has a surprising influence on where their parents go on holiday. With...

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Almost half of young adults go on holiday with parents

30th April 2019

A survey has revealed that 45 per cent of young people aged 18-34 still go on holiday with their parents, and 24 per cent expect their mum and dad to pay for th...

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The most corrupt countries around the world in 2019

13th April 2019

From extortion to kidnapping, corrupt countries pose a huge problem to global trade, tourism, democracy and public safety. With this in mind, travellers need to...

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The most (and least) expensive cities in the world in 2019

11th April 2019

A report by the Economist Intelligence Unit has revealed the most (and least) expensive cities in the world in 2019. For the first time, three cities share the ...

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Millennial travellers plan more holidays in 2019 despite Brexit

13th March 2019

A study from tourism marketing organisation MMGY Global has revealed that in spite of Brexit, millennials based in the UK are planning to travel more – and sp...

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2019 travel trends: ten predictions from industry insiders

11th January 2019

From hiring camper vans in America to booking trips to the depths of the Congo, ten companies predict the kinds of journeys travellers will be making in 2019 ...

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Living abroad: seven types of expats identified

10th July 2018

A study by InterNations, the largest global community and information site for people who live and work abroad, has identified seven common types of expats – ...

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Gen Z drives family holiday choices

10th May 2018

According to a study by cruise company Royal Caribbean International, Generation Z (those born between 1995 and 2010) have a powerful influence on the holiday-b...

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More pet owners plan to take their dog on holiday this year

4th April 2018

Pet owners are increasingly looking to travel with their furry companions on holidays abroad, with over two thirds (67 per cent) planning to go away with their ...

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The ten most (and least) powerful passports in the world 2018

28th March 2018

If you are lucky enough to come from a country like the UK, which allows visa-free travel to 177 countries, it's easy to take the power of your passport for gra...

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The friendliest countries in the world for expats 2018

21st March 2018

A report from InterNations, the world’s largest network for people who live and work abroad, has revealed rankings of the friendliest countries in the world ...

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The happiest countries in the world 2018

16th March 2018

The results are in for the UN's 2018 World Happiness Report, with Finland revealed as the happiest country on the planet, taking over from Denmark, Switzerland ...

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The ten most expensive cities in the world 2018

15th March 2018

The Economist Intelligence Unit has revealed this year's most (and least) expensive cities based on its recent Worldwide Cost of Living survey, which compares t...

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Solo travel most popular among American millennials and Democrats

16th September 2017

A survey of US travellers has revealed that solo travel is most popular among millennials, with 58 per cent saying they would like to experience it, including 2...

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Top ten gap year destinations revealed for 2017

10th September 2017

Last year, more than 92,000 UK students started university at the age of 19, meaning they had taken a gap year after leaving school. Many of those will have use...

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Tailor-made rail holidays to surge in 2018

2nd September 2017

Data from GRJ Independent has revealed a 100 per cent surge in passenger numbers for its 2018 tailor-made rail holidays, with demand greatest from people under ...

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Why voluntourism abroad is growing in popularity

9th July 2017

Would you combine a holiday with saving rhinos in southern Africa or studying the hardwood swamps of South Carolina? A recent survey by Avios has revealed that...

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Three trends defining luxury travel of tomorrow

6th June 2017

Globetrender’s senior trend reporter Ben Brown recently revealed three macro trends defining luxury travel at the Connections Luxury conference in Dublin. The...

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Young people are least likely to have travel insurance

20th May 2017

A survey of more than 2,000 British people has shown that those aged between 18 and 24 (Generation Z) are most likely to travel abroad without insurance, with 4...

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From Boomers to Gen Z: travel trends across the generations

19th May 2017

A study by Expedia Media Solutions has revealed insights into the motivations and mindsets of British, French and German travellers across the generations, span...

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The ten best countries in the world for female expats

10th April 2017

A recent survey conducted by global expat network InterNations has revealed the ten best – and ten worst – countries to relocate to as a woman. Hannah Hasti...

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From wilderness seeking to cyber prestige: seven travel trends for 2017

26th February 2017

From wilderness seeking to cyber prestige, here are seven travel trends that are gaining momentum among consumers in 2017. 1. Wilderness seeking Mainstream ho...

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Touring holidays will rise to 16.6 million trips a year by 2030

26th February 2017

The Caravan and Motorhome Club's Inspiring Adventure report forecasts an increase in touring holidays among Brits to 16.6 million trips a year by 2030, an incre...

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