Tips and Advice

Dec 16, 2024 • 9 min read

From tasting the local liqueur to exploring the medieval town, experience the best of Óbidos with this guide to the top things to do.

Dec 16, 2024 • 7 min read

From finding good weather and cool festivals to avoiding the crowds at St Peter's Basilica, here are the top times to visit Rome.

Dec 15, 2024 • 9 min read

Southern Portugal’s regional capital has become a new city-break destination. Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning a visit yourself.

Dec 14, 2024 • 6 min read

Lima has its brand of magic. Here’s what you need to know before you visit the Peruvian capital.

Dec 13, 2024 • 4 min read

From avoiding crowds and cooler weather to joining the hottest parties, this is what you need to know about the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro.

Dec 13, 2024 • 7 min read

Bolivia is one of South America's best-kept secrets. Here's where you should visit.

Dec 13, 2024 • 9 min read

Maximizing American employer PTO is a complex calculus. Here's what days to take and where to go to make the trip of a lifetime a reality.

Dec 13, 2024 • 8 min read

Visiting Alaska's biggest city is a bucket-list dream, but the wildlife encounters and views don't come cheap. Here's how to see Anchorage on a budget.

Dec 13, 2024 • 5 min read

Here's everything you need to know about getting a visa for Portugal, from how long you can stay to the new visa waiver scheme being rolled out in 2025.

Dec 13, 2024 • 6 min read

Planning a subcontinental winter holiday? Read on as two writers make the case for their preferred South Indian state.

Dec 12, 2024 • 5 min read

There are endless ways to experience Brazil, but these are the top things to know if you want to plan a trip that goes above and beyond.

Dec 12, 2024 • 9 min read

Plan and budget for your first trip – and probably not your last – to Curaçao with this guide.

Dec 12, 2024 • 10 min read

How to get there on a budget, the least expensive time to go, where to find cheap eats and how to save money on attractions and accommodations.

Dec 12, 2024 • 10 min read

This insider's guide to Cairo, with tips on health, safety and etiquette, can help you make the most out of your visit.

Dec 12, 2024 • 5 min read

Portlanders aren’t known for dressing up. That doesn’t mean they don’t love to shop. Here are five of our favorite independent shops in this quirky city.

Dec 12, 2024 • 7 min read

Stretch your travel budget even further with this list of the top free attractions in Mexico City – leave your pesos at home.

Dec 12, 2024 • 7 min read

Glacier-fed rivers, lush green valleys, isolated yurt camps and turquoise mountain lakes: hiking in Kyrgyzstan does not disappoint.

Dec 11, 2024 • 8 min read

Plan your time, budget and activities in Athens with this guide for first-time visitors.

Dec 11, 2024 • 8 min read

A visit to Paris’ vibrant, diverse 18th will offer you a delightful taste of la vie parisienne.

Dec 11, 2024 • 7 min read

Stay connected on your travels in Egypt with this guide to cell coverage, networks and wi-fi.

Dec 11, 2024 • 8 min read

The heavy lift in Canary Islands travel: deciding between the beloved, fashionable island of Tenerife and its compact, adventure-filled neighbor Gran Canaria.

Dec 11, 2024 • 12 min read

From charming rural communities to expansive natural spaces, the best of Western Pennsylvania is yours to discover on a day trip from Pittsburgh.