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New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, has quietly become a blue refuge in the MAGA red West for Americans who are fleeing extreme conservative strongholds.

Micro-states like Saint Kitts and Nevis now earn more from selling passports than all other exports combined. While tech utopians dream of digital republics, the growing marketplace for citizenship is already virtualizing sovereignty from within.

You can still shop in one of West Virginia’s oldest stores.

Nordic or Scottish? For the residents of Shetland, the nearest train station is in Bergen, Norway. In Orkney, they speak Norn, derived from Old Norse.

This was not a luxury train, but even here, as in Indian society as a whole, the distinctions between the haves and the have-nots were clear.

Before Athens and Sparta, before even the Parthenon, Greece’s islands shaped history. Explore 10 ancient isles where empires rose, myths were born, and time stands still.

For any stay in France longer than 90 days, you are required to apply in advance for a long-stay visa, where your nationality does not exempt you from requirements.

From Greece to Panama, these countries offer tax breaks and steep discounts for foreign retirees.

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A guide to France’s Cap Ferret, with insider tips from Philippe Starck and three other locals.

Follow the footsteps of cowboys and coal miners—and catch a rare glimpse of the state’s wild inner core.

At a time when many electric vehicle makers are pulling back, the cult gas station brand is building out its EV charging infrastructure.

Spend time in the sand, try out a new watersport, or explore the surfer-friendly village where great restaurants meet local shops. Here are the best things to do in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

From Stowe, Vermont, to Aspen, Colorado, these are the best mountain towns to visit in the U.S., no matter the season.

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Finding a new calm in Kenya’s island paradise

As increasing numbers of pilgrims walk the Camino de Santiago in Europe, local communities feel the pressure to keep up.

It's simply the greatest city in the world. If you haven't been there, you need to go.

New hotels and destination-worthy restaurants now complement the ever-appealing outdoors surrounding La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur.

Rising political tensions could be scaring millionaires away from the country

A rustic bench in Davis Mountains State Park beckons hikers to sit for a spell.

Many Americans are vowing to move abroad if Trump returns to the White House. And this time, they may actually follow through.

From Alabama to Maryland, these are some of the best dog-friendly beaches in the South, so you never have to leave your pup behind while you vacation.

IL France Correspondent Tuula Rampont travels to the picture-perfect village of Montfort in the southern region of the Dordogne to meet expats Robert and Wendy Arbeit. They explain why Montfort has all the right bells and whistles for an idyllic European getaway. Sign up for our free daily e-letter to hear from more expats living their dream lives overseas: http://intliving.com/ILTVPostcards. Every summer, Robert and Wendy Arbeit arrive at their home-away-from-home in Montfort, France. A tiny slip of a village, a single cobblestoned road takes visitors through the picturesque historic center—lined with shops, cafés, and the Arbeits’ own blond-stone village home. You can read more about Robert and Wendy's dream retirement here: https://tinyurl.com/WendyRobertFrance If you've ever dreamed of retiring in France in first-class style without breaking the bank, then I urge you to sign up for International Living Postcards today and receive your free Retire in France report. Find out what's included here: https://intliving.com/francereport Please hit the subscribe button and turn on your notifications to avoid missing out on future episodes. And thanks for watching… For more info on ILTV & International Living, visit our website: https://internationalliving.com. Don’t forget to follow us on all of our social channels: ▶️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/internationalliving ▶️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/International.Living ▶️ Podcast: https://biggerbetterworldpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ #monfortdordogne #monfortfrance #dordogne

Chinese cargo shippers once dominated Southeast Asia’s rivers. Can they find their way back?

Growing a spice once worth its weight in gold, a tiny isle in Indonesia was so coveted that the Dutch traded Manhattan for it. Some 350 years later, life on the two islands couldn’t be more different.

A world away from the country’s luxury all-inclusive beach resorts, cool, aquamarine natural pools tempt travelers to jump in and feel the tingle.

There’s plenty of great Creole and Cajun food, of course, but also outstanding Vietnamese, Indian and Trinbagonian cuisine.

In ancient times, women hunters were common in the nomadic Kazakh community in Central Asia. But where are they today?

The Seneca Skyway is a newly designated scenic drive in West Virginia, offering stunning views and unique sights along a loop through the state’s

See the world “any which way” you can, says a seasoned traveler in her 70s.

At 34, Torbjørn Pedersen embarked on a seemingly impossible journey that would take 10 years – and involve cerebral malaria and being held up at gunpoint. He reflects on the highs, the lows and the joy of getting married en route

From Brazil to Japan, these communities are sure to charm you.

All that snow in the West? It’s water now, and it’s providing a banner season for white-water rafting. Here are five rivers to run this summer.

It’s small-town Texas’s go-to convenience store snack. Texas Monthly’s taco editor finally gives it a go.

The long read: Plenty of people will tell you the East Neuk of Fife in Scotland is the best place in the world to eat fish and chips. So what happens when its chippies – and chippies across the UK – start to close?

Well known for its ski resort, this mountain town in southwestern Colorado attracts plenty of summer and fall visitors, too. Here’s how to spend a few days.

We all love Paris – but if you enjoy French food, history, and culture and aren’t fond of crowds, make room in your heart for Lyon and Lille. Here’s why they’re worth a visit (or two).

For good healthcare and a relaxed lifestyle, France should be on your radar. Below are five of the best cities and towns in France for good-value living.

This Croatian port city is fueled by long seafood lunches, ancient traditions and wine-filled evenings.

Suva, the Fijian capital, is not on many travelers’ itineraries, but with a multiethnic population from all over the country and the region, it defines the urban South Pacific.

New Orleans-based po’boy shop Melba’s sells more than just sandwiches, it offers literacy for lunch.

French sandwiches are a thing of glory. Here are the classic combinations with baguettes, butter, and more to eat the next time you're in France — or ASAP elsewhere.

We filed a public records request, but the Port Authority is treating airport pricing like a state secret.

A former Parisian moved to the country, fell in love with goats and let them roam free and multiply. Her winemaking neighbors are not enchanted.

A low-cost Japanese airline is expanding its American offerings.

Discover some of the most beautiful hiking in the world on these bucket list hikes, from the Dolomite High Route to Everest Base Camp and many more.

A long distance european hiking trail of 3034 km. The longest trek in France in the heart of the most beautiful national parks. Thru-hike the french mountains and hike through Vosges, Jura, Alps, Ecrins, Vercors, Ardèche, Cevennes, Languedoc and the Pyrenees.

Travellers may go to Central Park or Times Square to see New York City, but there's no better place to feel the city's DNA and understand how it started than here.

Home to one of the world’s most accessible live volcanos, the tiny island of Tanna in Vanuatu’s south is ready-made for unforgettable adventures.

The fabled island paradise of Tikopia is one of the most remote islands in the world, and while its heritage is Polynesian, Tikopia is a world unto its own

In 1976, Suzanne Heywood’s father decided to take the family on a three-year sailing ‘adventure’ – and then just kept going. It was a journey into fear, isolation and danger …

Every winter, Ivrea erupts into a ferocious three-day festival where its citizens pelt one another with 900 tons of oranges. (Yes, oranges.)

George Town, a colonial port on the island of Penang, dazzles visitors with its winding alleys, pastel-painted storefronts, sumptuously restored hotels and mouthwatering food.

Of Australia's great road trips, the Tanami Track might be the most intimidating. But the rugged nature that defines this epic desert journey could soon change.

Fliers on some airlines can upgrade at a discounted rate to avoid what could be a cramped flight. With some cruise ships and even Amtrak getting in on the act, is bidding up worth it?

These stunning photographs reveal the determination and resilience of a centuries-old way of life.

Restaurants seek out SOS Chefs for its hard-to-find spices, vinegars, and oils from every corner of the globe

Experience history's greatest journey along the veins of the world. Relive the interactive journey from Europe to China, explore the map of the Silk Roads, or choose an outpost to trave back in time to.

In September 2022, after watching many YouTube videos of other people on long-distance Amtrak trips, I finally embarked on a journey of my own. I took the Amtrak Southwest Chief train from Chicago to Los Angeles. Continue reading to learn more about it and why I'll do it again on another route.

A road trip in the country’s South Island offered perfect wines, stunning views, intimate restaurants and the chance to make a pilgrimage to a salmon Shangri-La.

Forget about flying if you want to visit many of these stunning specks of land sprinkled across the Caribbean. Hop on a sailboat or a ferry, or you can always swim.

In the dusty plains of present-day Sindh in southern Pakistan lie the remains of one of the world's most impressive ancient cities that most people have never heard of.

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For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.

The explorer’s grandfather travelled higher than anyone; his father went deeper. Now it was his turn to make a mark.

It may be an unlikely spot for a cash machine, but the Khunjerab Pass ATM has been serving the small number of residents and border staff – and adventurous tourists – since 2016.

The Pacific Coast Highway is among the most gorgeous routes in the United States, and there are plenty of great restaurants to hit as you drive it.

MARLINTON, W.Va. — Traveling through a windswept landscape of spruce and cranberry, a scenic parkway that explores some of the highest elevations in West

From multiday treks tracing the routes of a Japanese poet to classic climbs in Argentina’s Lake District, here are the 23 best hiking trails in the world.

Americans are crowding into Europe’s travel hot spots. Here are the less-crowded places where Europeans are going instead.

Amid the endless tiny indignities of air travel, only one true retreat remains.

Why might people decline an offer of up to $10,000 just to keep their feet on the ground?

From the trolley parks of the early 20th century to the theme parks of today, these spaces of shared pleasure have been both a reflection of urban life, and an escape from it.

Taking the kids to a baseball game, a movie, or Disneyland is a bigger financial commitment than it used to be for middle-class families.

Light and fresh, this Southeast Asian favorite works as a party snack and a full meal.

Turns out you have options that don’t include a ridiculous cleaning fee.

Welcome to the ultimate list of summer road trips (complete with podcasts and snacks).

An ex-Soviet state’s national myths—as well as the forces of nationalism, economics, culture, and religion—all pull it away from Moscow. Can Russia really compete?

Your guide to the dreamy Blue Ridge Mountains, including excellent hikes, beautiful drives, and the best hotels and campgrounds.

From a sandstone labyrinth to bears and marmots, Europe’s hills and mountains offer exhilarating long-distance walks. Just don’t forget your poles and harness.

On Sardinia, a coastal hiking trail leads Gina DeCaprio Vercesi away from the crowds and into some of the Italian island’s most authentic corners.

Tens of thousands of miles of abandoned railroad tracks have been developed into recreational paths since the 1960s. Here are scenic pathways through deserts, valleys, mountain passages and more.

Pack a sheet, leave the wedding ring at home, and skip the street food.

Portugal, with its warm climate, plentiful sun and cheap cost of living, has become a destination for Californians.

In December, a photographer set off on a 2,600-mile road trip, traveling from the Yemeni border to the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what she saw.

With a lush tropical climate and more miles of coastline than any other country on earth (except Canada), Indonesia is the world’s ultimate beach destination…

Get ready to fly electric by 2026. Leading airlines are already onboard with the technology and are making plans.

The stretch of coastline in southwest Africa is a strange and beautiful reminder that, in the end, we are powerless against nature and time.

The long read: In 2014, an American dad claimed a tiny parcel of African land to make his daughter a princess. But Jack Shenker had got there first – and learned that states and borders are volatile and delicate things

Jackson Parell and Sammy Potter hatched an ambitious plan during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic: to hike three of the nation’s most arduous trails — the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide — in a single year.

Holly Herrmann vowed to move to Italy when she was 20. Her dream came true 38 years later.

Is camping really an affordable activity? We break down the average RV campsite cost at luxury, mid-range, budget, and franchise RV parks.

From ancient Egypt to the Persian Empire, an ingenious method of catching the breeze kept people cool for millennia. Now, it could come to our aid once again.

The island nation is positioning itself as the place to go to rediscover the beauty of travel. But it needs to convince would-be visitors that it’s more than “just a beach.”

West Berlin's lifeline during the Soviet Blockade, Tempelhof Airport has since become the city’s biggest park. Berliners will fight to keep it that way.

Climate change is bringing tourism and tension to Longyearbyen on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.

From Buc-ee’s Beaver Nuggets to 7-Eleven Spam musubi

Paris subways has long and interesting story. Illegal exploration of tunnels can show the power of the underground world of France.

The much-easier cousin of okonomiyaki, stir-fried pork and spring cabbage are sandwiched between an omelette for a light, quick meal.

The hills are alive with socially distant adventures.

Up, up, and away!

Welcome to Ofland (formerly Yonder)! We've changed our name! New Name. Same Magic. More Adventure. Learn More here.

Regaining my sense of smell is tedious and slow, but I’m using the only therapy proven to work.

An enchanting documentary about men and their best friends combing the northern Italian forests for an unlikely delicacy.

Discover the natural beauty that Ventana Asheville has to offer. This luxurious mountain real estate community is located in Western North Carolina and has

In France, savory cakes salés are served as a light nibble before dinner. They’re remarkably versatile and come together in a snap.

Debunking the myth that the great national park was a wilderness untouched by humans

How a group of nonresident homeowners tried to influence a rural Colorado election.

Oh, you hit the fire road again with your lifted Wrangler? Cute.

With so much of the world inaccessible right now, we’re taking a look through our archive of travel writing to revisit our past trips and to look at how Lonely…

Grab your hiking boots and a good book: These Asheville glamping options combine Blue Ridge Mountains hikes with outdoors luxury.

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Turns out, Dracula's home country is staggeringly beautiful.

Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Colorado, and for good reason. Our great state…

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On an epic bike trip through the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, a pair of travelers learns when to say yes to adventure.

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The Museum of Arts and Crafts is a trove of cunning inventions

Colombia is on a mission to make sense of its rich biodiversity, isolated thanks to years of war. For researchers, it is a golden opportunity – and a breathtaking adventure.

There are must-sees, of course, but to really get under the skin of Europe’s great cities go for our pick of less-touristy districts

What happens when a wealthy patron wears out his welcome?

The best place to eat in Germany is in a little village in a forest.

For decades, the Old Forge was the holy grail of the British outdoors community. The UK's remotest pub, it could only be reached via boat or a three-day walk through one of Britain's last true wildernesses, the Knoydart peninsula in Scotland. A dispute between some locals and a new owner threatened the legend—until they decided to open up a pub of their own.

Known for its beautiful setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, North Carolina, is a charming metropolis for those seeking a mid-sized city to call home (its population is just a hair under 94,000). Aside from abundant natural beauty and a temperate climate, Asheville offers a lively arts and music scene, plus diverse cuisines and more breweries per capita than any other U.S. city. (Its unofficial nickname? Beer City USA.

In the 1800s, farmers cultivated mushrooms in abandoned quarries underneath the French capital.

To be an off-season caretaker of Bodie, California (winter population: 5), you need a high tolerance for cold, solitude, and two-hour grocery runs.

Last month, The Japan Times published its curated list of Tokyo's five best ramen shops. But Japan's capital city is a truly massive metropolis boasting restaurants galore, so we wanted to know: What did we overlook? And where are your favorite ramen shops?

Somewhere on its path to global ubiquity, pesto became a catchall name for any random herby sauce thrown in a blender. Now Ligurians want it back

With the state’s four highest peaks, Guadalupe Mountains National Park offers incredible vistas and rewarding trails, which you just might have mostly to yourself.

The town hasn't yet become the promised global-trade nexus. Nonetheless the shopping zone has lured entrepreneurs hoping to get rich and shoppers trying to get a bargain.

If you're a conspicuous non-Japanese living in the country, then you've likely experienced the empty-seat phenomenon with varying frequency and intensity.

Step into the private kitchens of Basque country’s sociedades gastronómicas, where everything revolves around food

Wherever you find advocates for saner transportation, their dream scenario usually hinges on the same outcome: making cities blissfully free of cars. To this end, the Spanish city of Pontevedra, population 84,000, has done something remarkable: it has reduced car use in its historic core by 90 percent, and citywide...

A lively Appalachian college town, a genteel resort spot and stops along the Blue Ridge Parkway offer a colorful fall weekend of music, crafts, beer and majestic views.

Delicate and impossible to replicate, su filindeu (or the “threads of God”) is a pasta made of hundreds of tiny strands by a single woman in a hillside town in Sardinia. She’ll make it for you too—if you’re willing to walk 20 miles overnight

Arriving exhausted, the 52 Places Traveler found Puglia the perfect place to go with the flow.

From local manners to social etiquette and cultural sensitivity, this guide will help you become a model traveller in Tokyo and Japan

One man’s dream of bringing enlightenment back to its forgotten birthplace.

These desert libraries have been around for centuries and they hold sacred texts from ancient times.

Photographer Eiji Ohashi has spent nine years photographing Japan’s ubiquitous vending machines in the most remote and sparsely populated locations.

The Galup factory and its sweet Christmas bread is the pride of Pinerolo

Big-box parking lots are an easy stopgap, but there’s so much public land waiting for those willing to look a little.

Last winter, Moroccan officials found two hikers dead on the trail to the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains. The international investigation that followed revealed the fragility of the adventure travel economy, as well as what happens when a small tourist hub is suddenly made strange by violence.

Nomads have been central to the country’s history for centuries. Anthony Sattin joins the roaming empire

Estoril, which was once the wartime home of royalty seeking sanctuary—and the spies who watched them—enjoys an enchanting faded glamour today

The 52 Places Traveler was one of four tourists on the remote Falkland Islands, also known as Las Malvinas. But there were thousands of penguins.

Homesteaders on the margins of America

The Citroën 2CV seemed like the perfect car for a road trip through the Cévennes region. And in its own slow, cranky way, it was.

The local market as museum.

In a stunning series of photos, Tiago & Tania explore the beauty of Chefchaouen, a whimsical Moroccan mountain town known as the "Blue Pearl."

Camping equipment for the savvy off roader, overland traveler Camping grills, lantern hangers, 12 volt fridge slides and overland travel equipment.

A dispute between residents of a small island off France’s western coast and summer vacationers taps into France’s still unbroken connection to its agricultural past.

To find real solitude, you have to go out of range. But every year that’s harder to do, as America’s off-the-grid places disappear.

The legend of the Sourtoe Cocktail continues.

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From artists to advocates, a new book highlights women in the outdoors.

In 1765, an English explorer gave two islands a rather unfortunate name that has sheltered them from the world and preserved one of Earth’s last paradises.

For the past 100 years, a box of never-before-seen negatives has been preserved in a block of ice in Antarctica. Recently, Conservators of the New Zealand

The best beach camping in California

Greed, gringos, diesel, drugs, shamans, seaweed, and a disco ball in the jungle.

The train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is a great way to see more of Thailand, but depending on your travels it’s not always the best way. With some planning by picking the right trains, you can save…

British bars are ubiquitous in Kansai, but a genuine Irish establishment should follow these 'Ten Commandments':

In Mexico City, the country’s native corn is experiencing a culinary renaissance.

An insider's guide to the riads of Morocco—and whether they're right for you.

At Gangtey Lodge, guests feel ever so far away. More than three hours from the capital city of Thimphu, along the National Highway and ultimately beyond the single road that leads into the once-hid…

How to travel by train from the UK to any country in mainland Europe, within Europe & around the world...

Photographer Jayanta Roy documents the frigid landscape of the Tibetan Plateau.

'I'll have a draft,' says Yasuo Fujinuma, heaving himself down at the sushi counter. He pulls a pack of cigarettes from a frayed pocket of his sweater. From the corner of the restaurant, a small TV hums the noon weather forecast. He never drinks at noon.

Stretching more than 1,200km between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, the Pamir Highway is one of the world's wildest roads – and for the intrepid traveller, one of the most epic road trips.

If you love a burger...

It’s so much more than staring at trees.

In February 2015, a cryptic email reached former NPR correspondent Ann Cooper from around the globe and across 28 years. It would pull her back into one of the most extraordinary reporting jobs in her career.

Limoncello on Italy’s Amalfi Coast.

Like a Cheesecake Factory crossed with a nightclub on steroids, but with absolutely fantastic Colombian food

Rungis, a wholesale food market bigger than Monaco, is beloved in culinary circles, but this “working-class place” is unknown to most visitors to Paris.

Based on the consistently fresh cuts and minimalist feel, you'd think AMP (A Mulher do Padre) was new to the scene. But the São Paulo-based label known for styles more akin to edgy Japa…

Hidden behind mountains in Morocco, a remote town hides a thriving surfing community.

A newfound peace has spurred the hunt for disease-resistant wild cacao within the nation’s borders. What scientists find could help the country expand its role in the global trade.

Some claim this West Virginian rock art was written by Irish monks in the Ogham.

Because life is better outside.

From seaside campsites to luxury treehouses, we're the most comprehensive guide to camping and glamping across the UK. Camp on farms, beaches and country estates.

War, hunger, and some of the world’s great doomed social experiments all changed the way that Moscow eats.

Careening through the desert, a massive railway sustains life in northwest Africa

This ancient monastery complex was transformed from an island to a peninsula when the lake was partially drained.

Because food tourism is the best tourism.

Desert Getaway

Surveying muskoxen in the Russian far north.

This map is now available in app form! WiFox is available on the App Store and Google Play.     Finding an open

This small town in Alsace beat out 13 other villages for the title this year.

Mauby has been a cure-all and refresher since the 1900s.

Kitfo is a blend of raw beef, butter, and spice.

Employees and guests alike will tell you that it's impossible to explain the feeling at Phantom Ranch, a bunkhouse and restaurant on the canyon's floor. It's a vibe you have to experience to get.

I used to think Marfa was a kind of practical joke that West Texans were playing on cultural elites. It’s remote even for Texas. The nearest airports are in El Paso and Carlsbad, New Mexico, each 2…

This is the laid-back Moroccan surf town of your dreams.

Hotels, shops, bars, restaurants — dogs are welcomed warmly just about everywhere. For Pip (a.k.a. Pierre), the prancing was never better.

Disruptive technology is embraced in sectors where customers are eager to tear up and replace old models for doing business. That's not so much the case

In Wonder Valley, the silence makes its own kind of noise. And Twentynine Palms makes its own kind of music.

When the U.S. media began reporting on the phenomenon of “forest bathing” as a therapy for mental and physical health, the online commentariat—as it will—mocked the concept relentlessly as yet another pretentious, bourgeois repackaging of something thoroughly mundane.

Outsiders remain fascinated with unraveling the secrets of this place. But locals can explain, one story at a time.

From the Red Sea to Hong Kong in 10 minutes – a stunning cargo-ship timelapse

A photographer captures time standing still inside the iconic joints.