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Five beautiful destinations that pay people to live there The winter chill has arrived. Coupled with the rising cost of living, bitter morning commutes may encourage Britons to consider a fresh start outside the UK. Long-stay holiday packages, "workations" and digital nomad visas are among the routes by which travellers are seeking an escape.
However, for break with a little more permanence, one of Europe's faded villages or towns could offer an alternative - albeit with a heavy chunk of admin for non-EU citizens - or perhaps somewhere further afield, say Vermont or Chile.
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