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‘We don’t want the American Dream for our kids’: Why this couple left the US for Ecuador with their children four years ago
They’d never even visited Ecuador before, but Brittany and Blake Bowen, both from the United States, decided to move to the South American country with their four children in 2021 to give them a completely different upbringing.
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‘The best decision I ever made’: Why this New Yorker ditched the United States for ‘super safe’ Germany
A pilgrim carries a cross near St Peter's square, after the death of Pope Francis was announced by the Vatican, as seen from Rome, Italy, April 21, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
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An aerial view of a strip of land between the Pacific Ocean (R) and lagoon on November 25, 2019 in Funafuti, Tuvalu.
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Aerial view of a construction site of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge on January 17, 2025 in Zhenfeng County, Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province of China.
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A view of Mount Paektu from the North Korean side of the mountain, June 2017.
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He spent $1M restoring a cruise ship he bought on Craigslist. Now he’s mourning its ‘horrible death’
<strong>Winner — Passenger Comfort: </strong>Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite was recognized by the Crystal Cabin Awards 2025 for its "ground-breaking IFEC system that unifies in-flight entertainment and cabin environment control."
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A British Airways plane near London's Heathrow Airport in 2024.
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Plane’s double diversion has passengers spending almost a full day on board
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Nigerian traveler says her thwarted world record attempt shows ‘passport privilege’ is real
People walk past the Rain Vortex indoor waterfall feature at Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore on August 19, 2021. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP) (Photo by ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Volha Shukaila/SOPA Images/Shutterstock (14513502ag) A boat with tourists is sailing along the canal in the Nyhavn area ñ a popular tourist spot known for its colorful historic houses, bars, restaurants, and boats. Copenhagen ranks fourth in the world in the Mercer 2023 Quality of Living Survey. A stable economy, excellent education services, and high social safety make it attractive for locals and tourists. Copenhagen is also one of the world's most expensive cities and a popular tourist destination. Touristic and daily life in Copenhagen, Denmark - 24 May 2024
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For Subscribers ‘It feels terrifying:’ Why some Americans are anxious about traveling abroad under Trump
Travelers to the UK from 48 countries must now seek authorization to enter prior to arrival.
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EU citizens must now apply and pay a fee to enter the UK
A Jetstar passenger plane prepares for take-off at the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar on Indonesia's resort island of Bali on May 13, 2023.
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Flight turns around after passenger tries to force plane door open over Indian Ocean
Gondolas on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy on March 14th, 2025. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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ZEROe fully electric hydrogen-powered four pod
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A North Korean flag flutters at the propaganda village of Gijungdong in North Korea, in this picture taken near the truce village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, on July 19, 2022.
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North Korea holding first Pyongyang Marathon in six years
Tourists relax near souvenir, vape and candy shops in Leicester Square on July 18, 2023 in London, England.
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Several countries have advised trans people to check with US diplomatic missions before traveling.
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Countries issue advisories about trans people traveling to the United States
Satellite imagery of North Sentinel Island in the Adaman and Nicobar archipelago on April 11, 2024. The island is a protected area of India, home to the isolated Sentinelese tribe.
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US tourist arrested after allegedly attempting to contact ‘world’s most isolated’ tribe
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In this photo released by the USGS, a plume of steam is seen rising from a newly discovered thermal feature near Nymph Lake in Yellowstone National Park, Sept. 1, 2024, near Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyo.
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A new thermal steam vent is grabbing attention in ever-changing Yellowstone National Park
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On a clear day, Mount Fuji can be seen from Tokyo.
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Climbing Mount Fuji will now require a $27 fee and a test
Bronze statue of a fictional fishmonger named Molly Malone, the star of a well-known Irish song, seen in Dublin City Center. On Friday, January 18, 2019, in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Experts say the travel disruption caused by the Heathrow shutdown could last for several days.
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For those coming from the lower Val di Sole, Vermiglio is the last municipality of the valley. The small San Leonardo Lakes are appreciated by many as a destination for relaxing and quiet walks for adults and kids alike, and the presence of wild ducks and swans is a great add-on to the experience.
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A mountainous region in Italy is offering €100,000 to move there. But there’s a catch
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‘A roller coaster in pain and pleasure’: Why this American couple say moving to Spain was like ‘leaving a bad relationship’