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Retirement daydreams often start the same way. A change of scenery, a lower cost of living, maybe a beach or a cobblestone plaza just outside the door. A new global survey of nearly 7,800 expats suggests some of those daydreams are backed by real data, while others could lead to a very expensive disappointment.

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The math on red-eye flights seems simple enough. Fly overnight, sacrifice a bit of sleep, and pocket the savings. A new study from sleep research group NapLab suggests the reality is far messier, and for travelers who value showing up to a destination rested and ready, the numbers deserve a closer look before booking that late departure.

The savings are rea...

The passport in your drawer says United States of America in gold letters, and for decades that meant something close to a skeleton key for the world. That is quietly changing. The newest Henley Passport Index, marking its 20th anniversary, places the US at 10th place globally, and buried in the fine print is a harder truth. Thirty six individual countries now offer their ci...

Anyone who has spent a lifetime traveling knows the feeling. A long day of sightseeing, a coffee too many, and suddenly the search for a restroom becomes the only thing that matters. A new global study suggests that panic is not just in your head. In some of the world’s most visited cities, public toilets are genuinely, alarmingly scarce.

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San Francisco is a great city in its own right, with plenty of splendor on offer. But, what truly makes this place special is the number of attractions within a few hours from The Golden City. Whether you go up north, east, west, or down south from the city, you’ll find something piques your interest.

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