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Destination Practicalities
How to get around in Michigan
Aug 12, 2022 • 6 min read
As the birthplace of the automobile, Michigan and transport are intertwined in the minds of many. Here are the best ways to travel around the state.
Hiking
A Camino-style walking holiday has come to the US. Here's what it's like to walk The High Road
Aug 12, 2022 • 9 min read
Writer Miles Howard gives an in-depth look at The High Road, the newly-minted walking holiday in the Berkshires.
Destination Practicalities
The 6 best neighborhoods in Indianapolis: a guide on where to find art, sports, Black culture and more
Aug 12, 2022 • 5 min read
Whether you’re looking for culture, sports or good eats, here are the best neighborhoods to visit on your trip to Indianapolis.
Budget Travel
South Carolina on a shoestring – how to enjoy the Palmetto state on a budget
Aug 12, 2022 • 7 min read
In South Carolina, you can easily splurge or save depending on the direction your itinerary takes. Try these top tips to enjoy South Carolina on a budget.
Hiking
10 unmissable experiences in South Korea, from cherry blossoms to bar hopping
Aug 12, 2022 • 6 min read
Exciting South Korea has endless things to do, see, experience and eat. Here are the must-do experiences in South Korea.
Tips & Advice
Americans can now renew their passports online: here's how to do it
Aug 12, 2022 • 3 min read
The online passport renewal service has opened on a first-come, first-served basis to 25,000 Americans.
Archaeology
The best places to dive into Scottish history (and meet the ancestors)
Aug 12, 2022 • 8 min read
Scotland’s richly layered national story comes alive in the Highlands and Islands. Here are the top spots to dive into Scottish history.
Hiking
Bhutan's new sky-high tourist fees: are they worth it?
Aug 12, 2022 • 8 min read
As Bhutan reopens to tourism on September 23, 2022, its daily tourist fees are increasing. Here's everything to know.
Art and Culture
I have been to Burning Man 3 times: here's what you need to know if it is your first time in 2022
Aug 12, 2022 • 9 min read
I’ve been to Burning Man 3x: here are my top 15 tips for the most magical & challenging experiences of my life.
National Parks
Wild times: a guide to the best national parks in Kenya
Aug 12, 2022 • 13 min read
From the elephants of Tsavo National Park to sparse Samburu and the wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara, here are our picks of Kenya’s national parks.
Activities
24 of the best free things to do in Michigan
Aug 11, 2022 • 11 min read
From stargazing at a dark sky reserve to touring lighthouses, here are the best free things to do in Michigan.
Cycling
I spent 7 days riding my bike 468 miles across Iowa with a pack of 18,000: here's how I did it
Aug 11, 2022 • 10 min read
RAGBRAI, Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa: the world’s oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring ride.
Destination Practicalities
11 things every local knows about Cape Cod
Aug 11, 2022 • 6 min read
From surviving the traffic to avoiding sharks, here are 11 things you need to know before you go to Cape Cod.
Air Travel
Europe air travel problems to continue: these are the destinations facing major disruptions this fall
Aug 11, 2022 • 7 min read
The season of air travel chaos will continue well into the fall. Don't book your next European trip until you read this.

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