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See. Three Powers Square See the Congress, Presidential Palace, and Supreme Court, with a model of Brasilia and other monuments. Congresso Nacional Take a free guided visit of the Brazilian National Congress, offered daily every half hour. Brasilia Cathedral Admire the modernist architecture with 16 curved concrete pillars and stained-glass panels.

Eat. Giraffas Local chain offering sandwiches and affordable beef/chicken with rice and beans set meals. Pizzaria Dom Bosco The oldest active pizzeria in Brasilia, serving reasonably priced pizza by the slice. Outro Calaf Known for Spanish cuisine and lively parties, especially Criolina on Monday nights.

Stay. Hotel Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada Considered the city's best hotel, located by Paranoa Lake near Alvorada Palace. Meliá Brasil 21 A full-service 5-star hotel with large rooms, a good restaurant, and breakfast buffet. Brasilia Palace Hotel Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, this hotel offers a revamped 1960s modernist style experience.

Condé Nast TravelerOct 14, 2026

This is Where Health Insurance Will Cost You the Most—and Least—Around the World

The SIP Health Cost Index ranks the average cost of private health insurance in 60 countries, including Singapore, Morocco, and Malta.

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  • BrazilPlaceeighth most expensive private healthcare
  • Elsewhere
  • MexicoPlaceMexico City, Mexicoseventh most expensive private healthcare
  • ThailandPlaceBangkok, Thailandtenth most expensive private healthcare
  • BahamasSightNassau, Bahamasninth most expensive private healthcare
  • United StatesPlaceWashington DC, United Statescountry with the most expensive private healthcare
  • ChinaPlaceBeijing, Chinafourth most expensive private healthcare
  • United KingdomPlaceLondon, United Kingdomfifth most expensive private healthcare
  • United Arab Emirates, DubaiPlaceDubai, United Arab Emiratessixth most expensive private healthcare
  • NigeriaPlaceAbuja, Nigerialeast expensive private healthcare
  • EgyptPlaceCairo, Egyptsecond least expensive private healthcare
  • SwedenPlaceStockholm, Swedenthird least expensive private healthcare
  • MauritiusPlacePort Louis, Mauritiusfourth least expensive private healthcare
  • KenyaPlaceNairobi, Kenyafifth least expensive private healthcare
  • NorwayPlaceOslo, Norwaysixth least expensive private healthcare
  • NetherlandsPlaceAmsterdam, The Netherlandsseventh least expensive private healthcare
  • MaltaPlaceValletta, Maltaninth least expensive private healthcare
  • RomaniaPlaceBucharest, Romaniatenth least expensive private healthcare
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AfarSep 24

Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers All Want Different Solo Travel Trips—Here’s Where They’re Going and Why

As I write this, my mom is on her first solo trip abroad—at age 73. She spent two weeks in Dublin and Edinburgh, with a few day trips built around each city. Turns out she’s part of a bigger wave.

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  • FIFA Women's World CupFestivalA sporting event Gen Z travels to see.
  • Elsewhere
  • BaliNeighborhoodDenpasar, IndonesiaEast of Java and west of Lombok, the province includes the island of Bali and a few smaller offshore islands, notably…
  • The SphereTheatreLas Vegas, United StatesA dream venue for Gen Z to see a favorite band.
  • MoroccoSightRabat, MoroccoA popular destination for Millennials and Gen Z seeking unique experiences.
  • JapanSightTokyo, JapanLocated in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered to the west by the Sea of…
  • French PolynesiaSightPapeete, French PolynesiaIt comprises 121 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) in…
  • Botswana-Safari-Delta-Mbamba-Michelle-heimerman.jpgPlaceGaborone, Botswana
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AfarJul 28

The Best Country for Living Abroad Is Closer to the U.S. Than You Might Think

Foreigners living in to Panama appreciate the country’s pleasant climate and how easy it is to travel to places like the San Blas Islands, pictured here. This article was originally published in 2023 ...

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  • BrazilPlaceJumped to No. 5 thanks to ease of settling and leisure options
  • Elsewhere
  • PanamaPlacePanama City, PanamaVoted best country to live and work abroad for third year
  • MexicoPlaceMexico City, MexicoRanked No. 1 for ease of settling in since 2014
  • SpainPlaceMadrid, SpainRanked No. 1 for quality of life for fifth year
  • PortugalPlaceLisbon, PortugalRanks No. 8 thanks to moderate cost of living and good weather
  • LuxembourgRestaurantLuxembourg City, LuxembourgRanks No. 1 for job security and overall job satisfaction
  • ThailandPlaceBangkok, Thailand86 percent of expats are happy there; cites friendly locals
  • MalaysiaPlaceKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaSits at No. 9 thanks to affordability and ease of finding housing
  • United Arab EmiratesPlaceAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesRanked No. 4 due to impressive ratings on quality of life
  • Singapore Has 123 Hawker CentersPlaceSingaporeDishes worth queuing for
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