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Dec 19, 20235 min read

A volcano has erupted in Iceland. What do I need to know ahead of my trip?

A woman walks on a beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico on a bright sunny day.

Dec 17, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa for Puerto Rico?

A young woman cycling through the streets of Kyoto

Dec 17, 20236 min read

The ultimate guide to getting around Kyoto

Dec 15, 20234 min read

Amsterdam in 5 Shops: handmade souvenirs, designer vintage and Dutch cheese

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Dec 14, 20232 min read

What are the visa requirements for visiting Peru?

Dec 14, 20233 min read

What are the best seats on a plane when flying economy?

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Dec 13, 20239 min read

7 of the best road trips in Kenya: top tips for a memorable journey

LIMA, PERU: Panoramic view of Lima from Miraflores.; Shutterstock ID 1047718252; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Lima on a budget

Dec 12, 20235 min read

Love Lima for less: how to stretch your budget in the Peruvian capital

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Smiling couple hiking on alpine trail with Mt Rainier in background

Dec 11, 202311 min read

8 of the best day trips from Seattle

Dec 11, 20235 min read

Copy My Trip: a winter break filled with swimming, hiking and dancing in Guadeloupe

Papagayo Playa Blanca on Lanzarote or Cofete Beach on the Southern Tip of Fuerteventura during Sunset.

Dec 11, 20236 min read

Lanzarote vs Fuerteventura: which Canary Island is right for you?

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Dec 10, 20234 min read

Everything you need to know about getting a visa for Jamaica

Three friends jumping with happiness next to their car with palm trees in the background

Dec 10, 20237 min read

The 5 most incredible road trips in Honduras

Front view of a couple tourists enjoying a tour to the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
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Dec 8, 20237 min read

9 ways to experience Cairo on a budget

Four Seasons Explorer Palau

Dec 8, 20236 min read

9 over-the-top travel gifts for 2023

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Dec 8, 20236 min read

15 best gifts for travelers under $100 for 2023

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An off-road car driving through the altiplanos and mountains, Bolivia

Dec 7, 20236 min read

Bolivia’s 7 best road trips

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Dec 6, 20235 min read

7 of Cape Town's most exciting neighborhoods

Girl skier lying on snow with ski, French Alps High mountain

Dec 6, 202311 min read

The 8 best places for skiing in France

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Dec 6, 20234 min read

When is the best time to visit Jordan?

Bocas del Toro Island, Caribbean coast, Panama
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A woman relaxing on the deck of a seaside bungalow in Bocas del Toro Island, Panama

Dec 5, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa to visit or work in Panama?

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Best in travel 2023 - Southern Scotland - Shot October 2022

Dec 5, 20237 min read

You’ve probably never been to Southwest Scotland: here’s why you should go

Woman sitting and looking at view of desert in Petra, Jordan

Dec 4, 20239 min read

The ultimate guide to getting around Jordan

Latin Couple leaning on the side of a red car watching Panama city

Dec 3, 20239 min read

The 6 best road trips in Panama

Dec 1, 20234 min read

I’m traveling to India, is cash or credit card better to use there?

A woman tourist sitting on a car and admiring the sun light in an opening between two hills in the desert, during day time, in Wadi Rum, Jordan.

Nov 30, 20237 min read

The 5 most incredible road trips in Jordan

A group of friends sitting in the back of a 4x4 truck in Jordan

Nov 29, 20234 min read

Do you need a visa to visit Jordan?

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Nov 29, 20236 min read

The top 10 things to do in London this winter

Two women walking along a path in a park in Kenya while laughing together

Nov 29, 20234 min read

Do you need a visa to visit Kenya?

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Nov 28, 20234 min read

Copy My Trip: A serene, off-season road trip along France's Breton coast

Nov 27, 20236 min read

Discover the best resorts for skiers with disabilities in the US and Europe

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Nov 25, 20236 min read

4 of the best road trips in Tanzania

Peru, Lima, Cathedral and Plaza de Armas Plaza Mayor.
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Nov 24, 20235 min read

Lima's best neighborhoods

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Nov 23, 20239 min read

How to get around in Tanzania

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Nov 23, 20239 min read

10 tips for seeing the best of Melbourne on a budget

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Nov 19, 202310 min read

The best ways to get around in Kenya

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Nov 16, 20234 min read

6 of the best road trips in Nevada

Man with backpack and hiking poles got to the top of Africa - Mount Kilimanjaro and looking at the beautiful bright sunny sunrise above the Meru mountain
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Nov 16, 20235 min read

8 ways to experience Tanzania on a budget

A tourist watches zebras on a safari in Tanzania

Nov 15, 20235 min read

Do I need a visa to go to Tanzania?

Nov 13, 20234 min read

Copy My Trip: Following the cheese and cider trail on a Normandy food tour in fall

dpatop - 21 July 2023, Iceland, Fagradalsfjall: Lava erupts from the crater of a volcano near the mountain Litli-HrÃºtur, about 40 kilometers southwest of Reykjavik. A young woman stands in the foreground, gazing at the flames. Iceland has seen a volcanic eruption for the third year in a row. Photo: Philipp Schulze/dpa (Photo by Philipp Schulze/picture alliance via Getty Images)
dpatop - 21 July 2023, Iceland, Fagradalsfjall: Lava erupts from the crater of a volcano near the mountain Litli-Hrútur, about 40 kilometers southwest of Reykjavik. A young woman stands in the foreground, gazing at the flames. Iceland has seen a volcanic eruption for the third year in a row. Photo: Philipp Schulze/dpa (Photo by Philipp Schulze/picture alliance via Getty Images)
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Nov 13, 20235 min read

Earthquakes and volcanic activity in Iceland. Here’s what travelers should know

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Nov 13, 20236 min read

How to visit Rio de Janeiro on a budget

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Nov 9, 20234 min read

7 budget-friendly tips for your next Brazil trip

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Nov 7, 20234 min read

Ask a local expert about Slovenia

A Bolivian woman walking in front of Lake Titicaca

Nov 6, 20238 min read

Bolivia on a budget: see world-class sights for fewer bolivianos

Girl Walking Down Cobblestone Street Surrounded By Colorful Buildings

Nov 6, 20237 min read

San Juan's vibrant neighborhoods highlight the best of Puerto Rico

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Nov 5, 20236 min read

The best day trips from Cairo

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Nov 5, 20235 min read

5 of the best day trips from San Juan, Puerto Rico

Nov 3, 20234 min read

Discover where locals travel in Iceland

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Nov 1, 20236 min read

Getting around in Bolivia – where the journey can be as wild as the destination

Nov 1, 20234 min read

Sleeping pods and cocktail bars: Europe's night trains aim to lure more solo travelers

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Oct 31, 20236 min read

Best day trips from Nantes

Oct 31, 20237 min read

A Total Trip: what I spent on a long weekend in Florence

2C4BHRH A six year old boy in a safari jeep driving through water in marshes.

Oct 30, 20236 min read

How to get around in Botswana, from 4WD safaris to canoe tours

Crop Over, Barbados

Oct 30, 20237 min read

A first-time guide to Barbados Crop Over

Two young Asian women come to Taipei Tamsui Old Street for independent travel in summer, with pedestrians and land motorcycle traffic in the background of old street market

Oct 29, 20237 min read

17 things you need to know before visiting Taiwan

In Khwai River In Bostwana
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Oct 29, 202312 min read

The 8 best road trips in Botswana

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Oct 28, 20234 min read

The best time to visit Bolivia

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Oct 27, 20238 min read

Botswana on a budget

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Oct 27, 20236 min read

One-of-a-kind Italy: Unique elevated experiences in the bel paese

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