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A young woman traveling in South Korea pauses to enjoy the view while hiking down from the summit of Hallasan, the highest mountain in South Korea located on Jeju Island.

Feb 18, 20244 min read

Visas for South Korea: here’s what you need to know

Young Man Hiking In Bukhansan National Park View Looking Out To The City Of Seoul South Korea

Feb 18, 20247 min read

When is the best time to visit South Korea?

the temple Sinheungsa at Seoraksan national park

Feb 17, 202410 min read

The best road trips in South Korea weave through mountains, islands and history

OCT 24, 2013 Cheoram, South Korea - Korail Baekdudaegan Mountain Range Canyon Train or V-Train, at Seungbu station platform. Sightseeing train operating on Buncheon - Cheoram route.

Feb 17, 20248 min read

Everything you need to know about getting around South Korea

Couple lover tourist travel at Bukchon Hanok village to relaxation hold hands and walk together in romantic scene Seoul. South korea. Physical Affection Southeast Asia concept.
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Feb 17, 20246 min read

10 money-saving tips so you can explore Seoul on a budget

A tourist carrying a camera asks for directions in Tokyo, Japan

Feb 16, 20244 min read

Everything we know about Japan’s new six-month digital nomad visa

They look off towards the Pacific Ocean, on a sunny summers morning
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Feb 15, 20248 min read

How to get around San Francisco

Happy girl walking on sandy beach with takeaway coffee with Abu Dhabi downtown skyscrapers in the background
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Feb 15, 20245 min read

Where to go in Abu Dhabi: the 6 must-visit neighborhoods

Experience the fusion of modernity and tradition as an Indian woman walks against the backdrop of Abu Dhabi's iconic skyscrapers.
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A woman walking across a plaza outdoors in Abu Dhabi with high-rise buildings in the background

Feb 15, 20246 min read

How to visit Abu Dhabi on a budget

Young solo traveler walking in the middle of palm trees. Desert oasis in Al Ain, Emirate Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Feb 13, 20244 min read

Getting around Abu Dhabi is easy with this guide

A woman smiling in a hammock in the Maldives

Feb 9, 20243 min read

How do I get a visa for the Maldives?

Feb 8, 20246 min read

Ascending 7000ft on Taiwan’s historic Alishan Forest Railway

A Caledonian Sleeper train passes through a snow-covered Rannoch Station en-route from London to Fort William. Picture date: Friday January 7, 2022. (Photo by Clive Marshall/PA Images via Getty Images)
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Feb 8, 20247 min read

London to Edinburgh on the Caledonian Sleeper

A black woman smiling and taking a picture of San Francisco with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background
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San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, black woman, solo woman traveler, smiling, sunshine

Feb 8, 20249 min read

Cheap San Francisco: 14 ways to make your budget last

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Fun, Carefree, Freedom, Idyllic, Romance

Feb 8, 20246 min read

13 things to know before going to the Maldives

Female tourist visiting Abu Dhabi downtown corniche area and enjoying the view in the United Arab Emirates capital city
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Feb 7, 20246 min read

The best time to visit Abu Dhabi

Blonde woman tourist enjoying view of Hvar harbor from Spanish fort

Feb 6, 20248 min read

The best places to stay in Croatia, from mountain huts to luxury villas

Busan Gwangalli Beach - cloud sky
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Feb 3, 20246 min read

The 5 best day trips from Seoul

View of Teotihuacán from a hot air balloon during a weekend tour.

Feb 2, 202410 min read

Want to work remote from abroad? Some thoughts after a month in Mexico City

Feb 2, 20246 min read

Palma in 5 shops: Mallorcan homewares, Balearic wines and Mediterranean-inspired ceramics

Feb 2, 20247 min read

A Total Trip: 5 food-focused days in Athens for around €400

August 23, 2018: Drummers dressed in traditional Yoruba attire perform at the Ojude Oba Festival.
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Jan 30, 20245 min read

How to get the most of Nigeria, for less

Landscape of Taktsang monastery incredible temple located on the cliff near paro city Bhutan
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Jan 28, 20247 min read

10 budget tips for visiting Bhutan

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Jan 24, 20247 min read

Plan a family trip by bike around France's Lake Annecy

A beautiful Cuban woman with afro hair, smiles looking at the camera from inside an old blue taxi typical of Havana in Cuba on a road with a building in the background
A beautiful Cuban woman with afro hair, smiles looking at the camera from inside an old blue taxi typical of Havana in Cuba on a road with a building in the background

Jan 18, 20246 min read

The ultimate guide to getting around Havana

Cuba Lifestyle with two Cuban models on the streets of Havana,

Jan 18, 20244 min read

Getting a visa to visit Cuba can be tricky, but it's worth it

A mother and a teenaged girl are dressed in brightly colored sarongs, blouses, and sashes and are balancing tall fruit baskets on their heads. Two sons are dressed in sarongs and white shirts. The family is walking in front of an old stone temple building which has a smoky atmosphere.
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Jan 17, 20246 min read

How to visit Bali on a budget

Jan 17, 20246 min read

Copy My Trip: A bus tour through the cities of Northern Morocco

riding a motobike in beach road.
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Jan 16, 20245 min read

The 4 best road trips in Benin

A mountain view from Chela la pass bhutan paro
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chelalapass, parying

Jan 14, 20248 min read

Peak performance: Bhutan’s 5 best road trips

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 6: An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 plane sits at a gate at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on January 6, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Alaska Airlines grounded its 737 MAX 9 planes after part of a fuselage blew off during a flight from Portland Oregon to Ontario, California. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
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Jan 11, 20244 min read

Boeing MAX planes are grounded for safety checks - here's what that means for your next flight

Wide shot of tourists dwarfed by the Temple of the Jaguar Mayan pyramid in Lamanai, Belize
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Jan 11, 20244 min read

Everything you need to know about visas for Belize

Jan 11, 20245 min read

Taking the Silver Meteor train from Miami to NYC - is it worth the 27-hour journey?

Jan 10, 20245 min read

Paris in 5 Shops: discounted Yves Saint Laurent blouses, vintage silk scarves and embroidered souvenirs

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Misty Mayan Mountains in Central America; Shutterstock ID 1113391091; full: 65050; gl: Online Editorial; netsuite: Belize Road Trips; your: Bailey Freeman

Jan 10, 20247 min read

The 5 best road trips in Belize

The Aqua Luna, a replica Chinese junk, in Victoria Harbor

Jan 10, 20246 min read

Copy My Trip: rediscovering Hong Kong's street markets, buzzy restaurants and Star Ferries

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Photography, Water's Edge, Distant, Getting Away From It All, Remote

Jan 9, 20246 min read

The best places to stay in Iceland (including an inflatable igloo)

Elsewhere Armenia team, Hakob Harutyunyan

Jan 9, 20244 min read

Ask a local expert about Armenia

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A family walking through a park in Cuba

Jan 9, 20247 min read

Top 6 day trips from heavenly Havana

Young girl holding her brother in surface and helping him snorkelling.

Jan 8, 20245 min read

When is the best time to visit Honduras?

Waterfalls and lush jungles of Jamaica versus hundreds of islands in the Bahamas

Jan 8, 20246 min read

The Bahamas vs Jamaica: which to choose for your Caribbean getaway?

Young woman with backpack checking her boarding schedule at an airport.

Jan 7, 20243 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Honduras?

A woman walking along a street in Havana while looking at her phone

Jan 7, 202410 min read

20 things you should know before traveling to Havana, Cuba

Cuban girl walking down street in Havana, exploring the city with curiosity
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Jan 6, 20247 min read

How to visit Havana on a budget

Vinales is a beautiful and lush valley in Pinar del RÃo province of Cuba
Vinales is a beautiful and lush valley in Pinar del Río province of Cuba
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Jan 6, 20247 min read

7 of the best road trip routes in Cuba

People kayaking near the beach in Roatan, Honduras

Jan 6, 20246 min read

How to get around in Honduras, from the cloud forests to the beaches

pouring red wine on glass at the aperitif happy hour wine tasting; Shutterstock ID 2182703537; full: 65050; gl: Online Editorial; netsuite: Bordeaux on a budget; your: Bailey Freeman
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Jan 6, 20247 min read

How to travel to Bordeaux on a budget

Jan 5, 202410 min read

Slow Travel: Crossing the Arctic Circle by train - in pursuit of the Northern Lights

Young friends walking on sidewalk during sunset in Havana. Happy male and females are enjoying vacation. They are wearing casuals.
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Jan 5, 20246 min read

Here's how to explore Havana’s best neighborhoods

Jan 3, 20244 min read

Rome in 5 Shops: handcrafted leather, ceramics and tiny treasures

A disabled woman stops to see the beautiful view while riding a tri-bike path in the mountains of the Colorado Rockies as fog moves in the background from the valley below.
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Jan 3, 20248 min read

The 6 best US national parks for persons with disabilities

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 02: Tourists are crowded near a canal near St. Mark's Square on August 02, 2023 in Venice, Italy. UNESCO officials have included Venice and its lagoon to the list of world heritage in danger to review, along with Ukraine's Kyiv, and Lviv. The UN cultural agency deems Italy not effective in protecting Venice from mass tourism and extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Stefano Mazzola/Getty Images)
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Jan 2, 20247 min read

Tourist taxes will make these destinations more expensive in 2024

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Dec 29, 20235 min read

The best ways to get around in Bhutan

Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya
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Dec 27, 20238 min read

Stargazing in 2024: where to celebrate meteor showers, solstices and eclipses

A tourist uses his smartphone while on holiday in Venice, stylish man with ice cream
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Dec 27, 20234 min read

Upcoming travel rule changes: 5 key updates for international travelers

Tourist in a hat in the port of the city of La Ceiba, Honduras

Dec 26, 20237 min read

Honduras on a budget – how to see the beaches, reefs and ruins for less

Rear View Following a Group of Cheerful, Fashionable Afro-Descendant Black Tourists Walking Together Taking in a View of Panama City, Panama from Plaza V Centenario with Copy Space
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A group of travelers on a walking tour of Panama City

Dec 23, 20236 min read

How to get around Panama from the city to the rainforest

A hiker in a poncho in front of Condoriri Peak in the Bolivian Andes

Dec 20, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa to travel to Bolivia?

Tiger's Nest in Bhutan vs Katmandu

Dec 20, 20237 min read

Bhutan vs Nepal: which slice of south-central Asia is best for you?

Nightjet train

Dec 19, 20236 min read

Lonely Planet's train expert picks his top 5 rail journeys for 2024

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