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Budget Travel How to see the best of Berlin on a budget
Jul 9, 2023 • 7 min read
Even though Berlin is an incredible city with lots to offer, its attractions don't cost the earth. Here's how to visit Berlin on a budget.
Family Travel The best things to do with kids in England
Jul 9, 2023 • 5 min read
From visiting zoos and theme parks to exploring the countryside and coastline, here are the best things to do with babies, toddlers, tweens or teens.
Budget Travel 9 ways to enjoy Amsterdam on a budget
Jul 9, 2023 • 8 min read
Be ready for high prices in Amsterdam, one of Europe's favorite city break destinations. Here are our tips for seeing the city on a budget.
Activities 14 of the best things to do in Berlin
Jul 8, 2023 • 7 min read
With one of the top nightlife scenes in the world and fascinating historic sites to explore, here are Berlin's best experiences.
Destination Practicalities How to get around Iceland, from the highest peaks to the deepest fjords
Jul 8, 2023 • 9 min read
It may be small but Iceland can be mightily difficult to get around. The scale and savagery of the landscape make traveling tricky – here's how to do it.
Hiking 7 of the best day trips from Munich: nature, culture, and fairy-tale castles
Jul 7, 2023 • 8 min read
Venture beyond magnificent Munich to discover Bavarian mountains, fairy-tale castles and incredible culture on a day trip. Here are 7 of our favorites.
Destination Practicalities The ultimate guide to getting around Munich
Jul 7, 2023 • 6 min read
Discover the best ways to travel in Munich, from an extensive bike lane network to a growing number of mobility-sharing initiatives. Cars? Nein danke!
Tips & Advice Do you need a visa to visit Spain?
Jul 7, 2023 • 4 min read
Don't let your visa application mess up your trip to Spain. Here's everything you need to know about whether you need one.
Architecture Italy's most-visited site is now charging visitors a small entry fee
Jul 7, 2023 • 2 min read
For years visitors had the privilege of exploring the iconic temple for free.
Activities Top 12 things to do in Munich: beer gardens, castles and beyond
Jul 7, 2023 • 6 min read
Beer gardens, Oktoberfest, world-class museums and nights at the opera: here are the best things to do in Munich.
Road Trips The 8 most spectacular road trips in Iceland
Jul 6, 2023 • 10 min read
Get up close to Iceland's incredible landscape and stunning small towns on one of our favorite Icelandic road trips.
Road Trips The 7 best road trips in Vietnam
Jul 6, 2023 • 7 min read
Vietnam was made for exploring by road. From the mountains to the Delta, here are our top road trip routes.
Ancestry How a visit to the Caribbean helped me connect to my West African story
Jul 6, 2023 • 5 min read
It took a visit with relatives in Guadeloupe to make author Nii Ayikwei Parkes more fully understand his British, West African and Caribbean heritage.
Shopping Melbourne in 5 shops: local designers and heritage-listed vintage
Jul 6, 2023 • 4 min read
These fabulous independent retailers embody the creative verve of Australia’s cultural capital.

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