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Dreaming of a life abroad? British expats in France, Spain, Vietnam and Indonesia reveal if the grass really IS greener on the other side – and what they miss about the UK (spoiler… not the weather!)

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Dreaming of a life abroad? British expats in France, Spain, Vietnam and Indonesia reveal if the grass really IS greener on the other side – and what they miss about the UK (spoiler… not the weather!)

Is life for Britons actually greener away from the Motherland? MailOnline Travel speaks with four British expats who certainly think so.  From a young couple who have tripled their spendable earnings in Vietnam to a builder who now enjoys lounging by his outdoor pool in Spain, they each reveal what they love about living abroad … Read more

EasyJet Launches New Winter Route From Liverpool John Lennon Airport Ahead Of Holidays

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EasyJet Launches New Winter Route From Liverpool John Lennon Airport Ahead Of Holidays

A low-cost airline has launched a new route from Liverpool’s famous John Lennon Airport ahead of the upcoming holidays. easyJet is operating a new winter route between Liverpool and Lyon in France. The first flight took off on Wednesday (Dec. 13) and the flight will run twice a week. The French city of Lyon is … Read more

The best European countries to buy a vacation home: Spain, Italy, France

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The best European countries to buy a vacation home: Spain, Italy, France

The Spanish town of Marbella, on the country’s south coast, is popular among overseas buyers. Artur Debat | Moment | Getty Images There are three European countries that are “perennial favorites” for people to buy a vacation home, according to Kate Everett-Allen, a partner at real estate firm Knight Frank. France, Italy and Spain all … Read more

Off-grid nomadic commune where Alex Batty was kept ‘is cut off & has no schools’ – as family share fears over his return

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Off-grid nomadic commune where Alex Batty was kept ‘is cut off & has no schools’ – as family share fears over his return

THE off-grid commune where Alex Batty stayed for the past six years is reportedly completely isolated and without schools as his family shared their fears over the teen’s return. The boy, now 17, was found alive in France after fleeing the nomadic “spiritual community” in the mountains on foot. 4 The ‘spiritual community’ where Alex … Read more

A new holiday cruise brings you to 20 Christmas markets in one trip

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A new holiday cruise brings you to 20 Christmas markets in one trip

Rows of twinkling lights and the sweet aroma of mulled wine — ’tis the season that Christmas markets come alive. But if visiting one Christmas market isn’t enough, a new cruise explores 20 markets in a single trip. Luxury river cruising company European Waterways‘ new “Christmas Markets Cruise” departs from Strasbourg, France and sails through … Read more

France, Germany, Italy back EU sanctions scheme to target Hamas

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France, Germany, Italy back EU sanctions scheme to target Hamas

France, Germany, and Italy called for the European Union to set up a special sanctions scheme to target Hamas as EU foreign ministers met on Monday to consider possible next steps in response to the Middle East crisis. Among the possible measures up for discussion at the meeting are a crackdown on Hamas’s finances … Read more

The world’s most complained-about tourist queues ranked: The Eiffel Tower is No.1, followed by the London Eye – with the Empire State Building line attracting the most moans in the US

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The world’s most complained-about tourist queues ranked: The Eiffel Tower is No.1, followed by the London Eye – with the Empire State Building line attracting the most moans in the US

It’s one of the most striking structures in the world, but the visitor queue leaves a lot of people feeling Eiffel-y annoyed. In fact, the line at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris comes top of a world ranking of most-complained-about queues, with the London Eye second and the Colosseum third. The list, by hawaiianislands.com, … Read more