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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

Experiencing the best of local culture
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Nov 13, 20236 min read

How to visit Rio de Janeiro on a budget

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Afro couple, Tourist, Love, Vacation, Happiness

Nov 9, 20234 min read

7 budget-friendly tips for your next Brazil trip

A man and woman walking along the waterfront in a coastal town in Slovenia

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

Features - Step Pyramid of Zoser

Nov 5, 20236 min read

The best day trips from Cairo

Luquillo, Puerto Rico - February 11 2021: People enjoying activities at Luquillo beach in Puerto Rico against tropical background of Luquillo mountains and green palm trees. Wide High quality photo
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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

Bus at the Death Road - the most dangerous road in the world, North Yungas, Bolivia. - stock photo

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

Tour tourism in France.- Pornic castle, beach and harbor- Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire
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pornic, tour tourism

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

In Khwai River In Bostwana
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light

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

2BM779R This photo was taken in the Chobe National Park, Botswana

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

A beautiful black woman leaning out of the window of a jeep and smiling as it drives down the road

Oct 27, 20237 min read

The 6 most incredible road trips in Guatemala

Surfer on a motorcycle riding on an ocean beach in Bali

Oct 27, 20237 min read

Bali's 5 best road trips, plus tips on scooter hire and more

Active female traveler hiking on the dunes around Deadvlei in the Namib Desert, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, Africa.

Oct 26, 20233 min read

Do you need a visa to go to Namibia?

Young woman riding bicycle on Sun Moon lake bike trail, Travel lifestyle concept

Oct 26, 20238 min read

How to get around in Taiwan

Young female tourist looking out from Chobe River tour boat, Botswana, Africa

Oct 25, 20238 min read

The best times of year to visit beautiful Botswana

Oct 25, 20235 min read

Local Bites: the best places to eat and drink in Bangkok

Selinda Reserve, Linyanti Region, Northern Botswana.
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A mother and son on safari in the Selinda region in Botswana

Oct 25, 20233 min read

Do you need a visa to go to Botswana?

Oct 24, 20238 min read

A Total Trip: A budget-friendly break in (notoriously expensive) Oslo

Sun Moon lake bike trail

Oct 23, 20236 min read

10 of the best places to visit in Taiwan

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Car driving along country mountain road.

Oct 23, 202310 min read

The 9 best road trips in Taiwan

Young woman with long hair feeling freedom staying on the roof tent of the 4X4 camper truck, contemplating the road trip along the dramatic mountain landscape in Spitzkoppe
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Oct 22, 20237 min read

5 great Namibia road trips: exploring desert, coast and wetlands on four wheels

Elephant on the road at sunset, Etosha National Park, Namibia
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Oct 21, 20235 min read

How to get around in Namibia

A woman walking on an unsurfaced road near Ouidah in Benin

Oct 21, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Benin?

Two people walk past a small cafe in Taipei

Oct 20, 202312 min read

How to visit Taipei on a budget

Dunav Ultra Cycling route in Bulgaria

Oct 20, 20237 min read

How to take a bikepacking adventure on Bulgaria’s Dunav Ultra

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Oct 20, 20235 min read

Spanish cities implement new rules to curb party tourism - here's what you need to know

A pretty young lady enjoying the high altitude road trip along with the Chandra River in Ladakh in India.

Oct 20, 20234 min read

I’m a woman who loves traveling solo. What should I know about India?

Young couple of woman in hat with backpack and man sitting on the top of the rock looking at the beautiful landscape and watching wild animals in Damaraland, Namibia, Southern Africa

Oct 19, 20236 min read

10 ways to travel on a budget in Namibia

Dragonflies flit by in the popular sunset-viewing spot at Guanshan.

Oct 19, 20233 min read

Do you need a visa to visit Taiwan?

Two asian women renting bicycles to travel in the city

Oct 18, 20237 min read

How to visit Taiwan on a budget

Rear view of curly hair boy and his mother in front of landscape in Tikal: rainforest and mayan pyramids. .The Tikal National Park in Guatemala protects a large tropical forest of 576 km2, in it is the largest archaeological site in America: Tikal (which means "Place of Voices") and is one of the largest Mayan cities known today with more than 3,000 archaeological elements. It was declared a World Cultural and Natural World Heritage Site in 1979.
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temple i

Oct 18, 20237 min read

Everything you need to know about visiting Guatemala with kids

A woman and man shopping together in a Taipei market

Oct 17, 20235 min read

Your ultimate guide to Taipei's neighborhoods

Oct 17, 20235 min read

Copy My Trip: nature, luxury and mind-blowing cuisine in the USA’s Pacific Northwest

Man watching a drinking elephant

Oct 16, 20236 min read

9 things to know before visiting Namibia

Two cheerful female friends walking on the street, holding umbrella and takeaway coffee, talking and laughing.

Oct 15, 20236 min read

How to get around Taipei like a local

Tourists launching sky lanterns along the Pingxi Railway line near Taipei

Oct 14, 20235 min read

When is the best time to visit Taipei?

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Oct 13, 20237 min read

15 things to know before going to Taipei

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 04: A general view of houses near the "Red Light District" which comes from the red neon lights that highlight the windows where prostitution is legal, but the area is also famous for its canals, coffeeshops selling marijuana or cannabis, brothels, sex shops and museums on what would be a usually busy Saturday night on April 04, 2020 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. All non-essential businesses will follow national policy regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) due to precautionary measures and will be closed to the public at least until further notice. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread to many countries across the world, claiming over 60,000 lives and infecting hundreds of thousands more. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
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bestof, topix

Oct 13, 20235 min read

Amsterdam will have Europe’s highest tourist tax in 2024. Here’s what that means for your travel budget

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exotic travel

Oct 13, 20238 min read

How to visit Mexico on a budget

Navala village in the Fijian highlands the only village left on the island still composed entirely of traditional Bure houses.

Oct 12, 20237 min read

Explore Fiji by road: 5 of the best driving routes

A woman cycling along a boardwalk in Auckland, NZ

Oct 11, 20236 min read

Find the perfect neighborhood in Auckland for you

Travelers with luggage using smart phones while waiting in line for boarding at airport. Focus on wheeled luggage.
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Oct 10, 20235 min read

EU moves toward eliminating fees for carry-on luggage. Here’s what you need to know

Oct 10, 20235 min read

Toronto in 5 shops: vintage treasures, feelgood gifts and hearty Canadian eats

Mirabell Gardens with historic Fortress in Salzburg versus St. Francis of Assisi Church in Vienna

Oct 9, 20237 min read

Salzburg vs Vienna: which awesome Austrian city has more allure?

Two young women sitting on balcony overlooking Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Oct 8, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa to travel to Guatemala?

Oct 6, 20238 min read

London to Barcelona: Why you should skip the high-speed service in favor of a night train via Paris

December 26, 2019. The rare Annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse as seen from the Corniche road in Doha, Qatar. Annular eclipses occur when the Moon is not close enough to the Earth to completely obscure the Sun, leaving a thin ring of the solar disc visible.

Oct 5, 20232 min read

Don't fall in: Here's where to view the "ring of fire" eclipse in the US

Jakarta residents shopping in a traditional market lit by shafts of light

Oct 5, 20237 min read

A first-time guide to Jakarta

A young woman taking a picture of San Francisco Church, Antigua - Guatemala

Oct 5, 20236 min read

Your ultimate guide to visiting Guatemala on a budget

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