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Jim Dobson

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  • Senior Contributor, Forbes
  • Writer, Freelance
  • None, FREELANCE (FORBES)
  • None, Forbes, Freelance
Italy
As seen in: Forbes, UOL, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News Malaysia, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Finance Canada, Yahoo Finance UK, Flipboard, Yahoo Style Canada and
Covers:  Luxury, travel, celebrities
Professional raconteur @forbes.

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Jim Dobson is an award-winning writer, author, and raconteur. He is an American expat living full-time in Italy and has been a Senior Contributor for Forbes for over 10 years. He covers exclusive travel news and experiential travel adventures, revealing extraordinary destinations and the people who live there. He has extensive experience in covering billionaire landowners, superyacht owners, and extravagant residential properties including underground bunkers, outrageous villas, and private isl…

Jim Dobson’s Journalist Portfolio

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Escape to the Amalfi Coast: Capri, Sorrento and Mariah Carey's Secret Retreat

Escape to the Amalfi Coast: Capri, Sorrento and Mariah Carey's Secret Retreat

Escape to the Amalfi Coast: Capri, Sorrento and Mariah Carey's Secret Retreat

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Christie's to Sell the World's First Portable Private Islands

Christie's to Sell the World's First Portable Private Islands

Christie's to Sell the World's First Portable Private Islands

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Vatican For Sale: Very Wealthy Rent the Sistine Chapel, Dine with the Pope and Buy Secret Archives

Vatican For Sale: Very Wealthy Rent the Sistine Chapel, Dine with the Pope and Buy Secret Archives

Vatican For Sale: Very Wealthy Rent the Sistine Chapel, Dine with the Pope and Buy Secret Archives

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Cecil the Lion Killing Highlights Flourishing Trophy Hunter Market For the Elite

Cecil the Lion Killing Highlights Flourishing Trophy Hunter Market For the Elite

Cecil the Lion Killing Highlights Flourishing Trophy Hunter Market For the Elite

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Billionaire Bunkers: Exclusive Look Inside the World's Largest Planned Doomsday Escape

Billionaire Bunkers: Exclusive Look Inside the World's Largest Planned Doomsday Escape

Billionaire Bunkers: Exclusive Look Inside the World's Largest Planned Doomsday Escape

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Secret Luxury Spots In The Bohemian Beach Paradise Of Tulum, Mexico

Secret Luxury Spots In The Bohemian Beach Paradise Of Tulum, Mexico

Secret Luxury Spots In The Bohemian Beach Paradise Of Tulum, Mexico

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The 15 Most Unique Hotels In The World, According To Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Awards Original

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By Jim Dobson 
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Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, India Taj Hotels Tripadvisor has revealed the winners of its annual Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotel Awards, highlighting hotels that received top reviews from travelers on the site. In 2026, the awards reintroduce the One-of-a-Kind category, which features hotels that offer much more than a typical luxury experience.
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The 15 Most Unique Hotels In The World, According To Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards

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By Jim Dobson 
| Yahoo News Malaysia
There’s something special about arriving at a hotel that feels unique. It’s not just a place to sleep, but a destination filled with memorable moments and, let’s be honest, great photo opportunities. Tripadvisor has just announced the winners of its annual Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotel Awards, and this year’s list is impressive.
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The 15 Most Unique Hotels In The World, According To Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Awards

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By Jim Dobson 
| Flipboard
India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level: Why it matters India’s fertility rate has dropped to 1.9 children per woman, with consequences for its workforce, elders and economy. India’s fertility rate has for the first time fallen below the level needed to stop the population from shrinking, raising concerns about future labour shortages and an ageing …
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Regional newspaper columnist

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes

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