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Immigration Series: Best countries for expats in 2022
And the worst countries for expats in 2022, based on parameters like quality of life, work opportunities, language, and housing.
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Immigration Central: Why is everyone moving to Portugal?
Portugal ranked high in terms of quality of life, ease of settling in, and safety in recent surveys and reports.
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How to get maximum refund for delayed or cancelled flights
Tips on what type of airlines tickets to buy, from where, and how to pay for them for ease of refund later. Plus, your refund rights and steps in the process.
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How to navigate London’s Heathrow Airport, amid passenger caps and phenomenal queues
Even with the passenger caps, Heathrow's summer travel problems will persist: expect very long queues, delays in getting assistance, low punctuality and last-minute cancellations.
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Study Abroad: Check list, best foreign universities, and scholarships for Indian students
This year, 1,33,135 Indian students have gone abroad for higher education; the number was 4,44,553 students in 2021 and 2,59,655 in 2020, according to India’s Bureau of Immigration (BoI).
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Study Abroad: Top 10 universities and educational institutions in the world
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ranked No. 1 out of 1500-plus universities assessed in the 2023 QS World University, followed by the University of Cambridge (UK) and Stanford University.
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MC Travel Special | Travelling with pets? Pet policies of airlines from Air India to KLM
Pro tip: Go to the website of International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA), an association of professional pet shippers, for pet shipping options and latest information on the pet policies of various countries.
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Immigration Central: All about moving to New Zealand
New Zealand has announced a simplification of immigration settings to address the immediate skill shortages in the country. Around 20,000 visa holders with visas expiring before 2023 are being granted either a six-month extension or a new two-year visa with open work conditions.
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Immigration Central: All about Dominica’s citizenship by investment program
The Dominica citizenship by investment program requires no interview, no residency for citizenship approval, and offers dual citizenship and visa-free travel to 143 countries.
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Immigration Central: Montenegro Citizenship by Investment will close in December 2022
Montenegro is expected to join the European Union by 2025. With less than six months remaining to apply for Montenegro’s Citizenship by Investment Program, here's what you need to know
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MC Travel Special: Best and worst international airlines by customer experience
In what is often known as the gold standard in aviation rating, the 2021 Skytrax World Airline Awards named Qatar Airways the world’s best airline; Singapore Airlines has the best First Class; Qatar Airways best Business Class; Virgin Atlantic has the best Premium Economy Class while Japan Airlines has the best Economy Class. All Nippon Airways won the Cleanliness Award and Emirates has the best in-flight entertainment.
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MC Travel Special | Best domestic airline by customer service
According to DGCA’s April 2022 data, Air Asia was the most punctual airline, most complaints were filed against Air India, FlyBig topped the cancellation list, while Indigo flew the highest number of passengers (64.11 lakhs) and grabbed the largest market share (58.9 percent). Vistara was ranked No.1 in the Best Airline Staff in India/Southern Asia category of 2021 Skytrax World Airline Awards.
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Immigration Central: All About Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Program
Payment into the National Transformation Fund or payment towards an approved project in Grenada are the only two options under Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Programme.
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71 travel hacks, by a seasoned traveller who has been to 50-plus countries
Forex vs forex card. Cables vs adapter. Reasons to carry Ziplock bags, and more pro-tips from a very frequent flyer.
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World Wine Day (May 25): Meet the Patils of Narmada Winery in Virginia
Narmada Winery was founded in 2009 by Pandit and Sudha Patil, whose roots are in Thane and Jalgaon (Maharashtra).
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International Museum Day 2022: 10 unusual museums around the world
On International Museum Day (May 18), a look at some unusual museums in the world.
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India heritage walks: From the Sufi trail in Srinagar to stories about the Begums of Bhopal
Walking tours aren't just for tourists, they also help residents to rediscover and reconnect with their city - its culture, history and hidden gems. This article is part of a series on India heritage tours.
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Trip Planner | Asia: Maldives, Bali, Seoul and 7 more must see destinations
From Massaman Curry to Ema Datshi and from Namsan Tower (Seoul) to Batu Caves (Kuala Lumpur), amazing Asian holiday experiences to pack into your itinerary.
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Trip Planner | Australia: best places, food, experiences and Covid protocols
Travellers to Australia need to complete the Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD). You can start a DPD up to seven days before your flight, and submit it online.
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Trip Planner | Europe: Covid requirements, places to see, what to eat, and how to make the most of your European holiday
10 must-see European cities, beyond London and Paris.
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Immigration series | St Kitts & Nevis citizenship by investment program: how to apply, benefits, requirements and fast-track option
Benefits include visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 157 destinations, including Europe’s Schengen Area, and no personal or worldwide income tax levied.
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Immigration Series | Austrian residence permit: permit types, right to work, and how to apply
To become an Austrian resident, you must know elementary German. If you wish to extend the resident status, you'll have to show that your knowledge of the language has improved during your stay.
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World Health Day 2022: 10 foods to cut from your diet today
Empty calories, preservatives and high salt make these foods some of the unhealthiest things to eat on the planet.
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Distilled once for Urrak, twice for Feni
It's the season for Urrak, Goa’s "jungle juice" made with locally grown cashew apples.
