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COVID-19
Japan launches new eVisas for Americans and Canadians - does that mean it's ready to fully reopen?
Aug 18, 2022 • 4 min read
Spoiler alert: no. Japan borders are finally open but don't go planning your trip until you read this important update.
Public Transport
The best 6 day trips from Panama City from beach to jungle
Aug 18, 2022 • 7 min read
Panama City is a fast-paced urban dynamo that’s quickly becoming a Central America powerhouse, but it's not the only place on the isthmus worth visiting.
Cycling
Dive into Slovenia’s beautiful Lake Bohinj region
Aug 18, 2022 • 6 min read
Slovenia's Lake Bohinj is the ideal summer holiday destination – wild and authentic, beautiful and uncrowded.
Cycling
Riding rocks, rails and reservoirs, half a mile underground, in Slovenia
Aug 18, 2022 • 5 min read
An old mine in Slovenia offers cycling, train and kayaking activities - and a unique adventure I'll always remember
Cycling
Maribor and Ptuj are gateways to the best of Eastern Slovenia
Aug 18, 2022 • 5 min read
Maribor and Ptuj are ideal springboards for the best Eastern Slovenia has to offer – urban amenities and pristine nature
Sustainable Travel
Canada's 4 best train trips
Aug 18, 2022 • 7 min read
Canada’s railways, operated by government-run VIA Rail, are a pillar of the country’s late 19th and early 20th-century history.
Festivals & Events
Notting Hill Carnival: your 2022 guide to Europe's biggest street festival
Aug 18, 2022 • 7 min read
Dancing in the streets and earth-shaking sound systems: Notting Hill Carnival returns to West London this August.
National Parks
Desert dreaming: the best national parks in Namibia
Aug 18, 2022 • 6 min read
Across this vast country, you’ll find national parks packed with alluring wildlife, otherworldly desert landscapes, rigorous hikes and much more.
Photography
Why birding is taking flight with a new generation
Aug 18, 2022 • 7 min read
Bird watching is growing in popularity as a younger generation embraces conservation and preservation.
Activities
The best outdoor activities in France (and the best places to try them)
Aug 18, 2022 • 9 min read
The diversity of the landscape is one of France's biggest draws, but don't just look – here are the best ways to get active in the French outdoors.
Public Transport
The 5 best day trips from Seoul for fans of history, nature and seaside scenes
Aug 18, 2022 • 7 min read
Once you've experienced the dynamic city of Seoul, it's time to delve deeper into South Korea's history and culture on these top day trips from the capital.
Activities
Top 13 things to do in Arizona
Aug 17, 2022 • 8 min read
From peering into the Grand Canyon and exploring tribal lands to desert snow sports and a thriving craft beer scene, Arizona has tons to top things to do.
Tips & Advice
The 8 best places to go to find your own piece of Colorado
Aug 17, 2022 • 7 min read
Rugged Colorado is famous for its spectacular landscapes, outdoor adventures and gorgeous Rocky Mountain getaways. Here are the best places to visit.
Activities
16 top things to do in Paris: experience the best of this unforgettable city
Aug 17, 2022 • 12 min read
A visit to Paris is an unforgettable experience. Here are the best things to do in France's capital.

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