Laura Begley Bloom

New York

Senior Contributor at Forbes

Traveler. Content Strategist. Founder Begley Bloom Media. Senior Contributor @Forbes @tripadvisor. Seen on @weatherchannel @cnn. Previous @Yahoo @TravelLeisure

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15 Affordable Places To Travel In 2025, According To A New Report

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Laura Begley Bloom

Looking for the most affordable places to travel in 2025? A new report from the U.K.’s Post Office has the best places to stretch your travel budget this year. And while the annual Holiday Money Report is from a British-based company, it’s a helpful resource for U.S. travelers looking for the cheapest places to travel.
15 Affordable Places To Travel In 2025, According To A New Report

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Laura Begley Bloom

NowYou don't have to know that lavender is a part of the Lamiaceae family, from the Lavandula genus, or that it's a close relative to mint, to appreciate the flowering perennial's gorgeous, stately appearance and its incredibly fragrant aroma. Because lavender’s small, tube-shaped flowers attract bees …
Os 35 Lugares Mais Acolhedores do Mundo

4 weeks ago | forbes.com.br | Laura Begley Bloom

O que faz um lugar parecer verdadeiramente acolhedor? Seria a calorosa hospitalidade dos moradores locais, o charme de um tesouro escondido esperando para ser descoberto ou a experiência de viagem tranquila que torna a jornada inesquecível? Segundo o Booking.com, é tudo isso e mais. A empresa divulgou recentemente sua lista anual dos lugares mais acolhedores do mundo.
The Best (And Most Affordable) Places To Live In America: 2025 Report

1 month ago | forbes.com | Laura Begley Bloom

Looking for the best places to live and visit in the United States in 2025? Or maybe the most affordable spots to call home? Niche just released its “2025 Best Places to Live in America” report, and it has the answers.
Can Netflix become the Netflix of gaming?

1 month ago | forbes.com.au | Matt Craig |Laura Begley Bloom |Tom Hyland |Matthew Catellier

Published on March 24, 2025 “Netflix has won the streaming wars. Case closed,” analyst Robert Fishman wrote in a MoffettNathanson report published Monday on the streamer’s recent earnings update. “But where does the company go from here?
17 Of The World’s Greatest Places To Visit In 2025, According To A New Report

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Laura Begley Bloom

NowThe trilateral meeting in Tokyo is an accomplishment for Japan, which has historical and territorial disputes with China and South Korea. The foreign ministers of Japan, South Korea and China have agreed on the need to seek common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating …
17 Of The World’s Greatest Places To Visit In 2025, According To A New Report

1 month ago | forbes.com | Laura Begley Bloom

What are the best places to visit in the world in 2025? Time recently revealed its annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, highlighting 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay—from resorts and cruises to restaurants and attractions. In its seventh year, Time’s list is compiled through nominations from international correspondents and contributors, along with an application process. The goal?
The 20 Happiest Countries In The World For 2025, According To A New Report

1 month ago | forbes.com | Laura Begley Bloom

Finland just can’t quit. The 2025 World Happiness Report is out, and once again, the Nordic nation has set the gold standard for wellbeing. It has been named the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row. But not every country is celebrating the results. The United States has hit a new low, falling to number 24—its worst ranking since the World Happiness Report was created in 2012. This annual report ranks global happiness in more than 140 countries around the world.
The 20 Happiest Countries In The World For 2025, According To A New Report

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Laura Begley Bloom

2 hours agoFinland: Finland named as happiest country for eighth yearHelsinki, Finland - September 25, 2024 Finland has been ranked as the world's happiest country for the eighth successive year, with experts citing access to nature and a strong welfare system as factors. It came ahead of three other Nordic countries in this year's UN-sponsored World Happiness Report, while Latin America's Costa Rica and Mexico entered the top 10 for the first time.
The 20 Best Countries For Americans To Live In, Revealed In A New Report

1 month ago | forbes.com | Laura Begley Bloom

American interest in moving abroad has been surging since the November election. A recent survey found that 17% of Americans plan to move overseas within the next five years, with another 5% actively working on their relocation. But what are the best countries for Americans to live in? A new annual report from Expatsi reveals the best places for people to want to move and why.