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People walk past the entrance of the Merseyside Maritime Museum

Aug 16, 20228 min read

The top free things to do in Liverpool: saving pounds around Penny Lane

shutterstock_2464451429.jpg - The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha. Andrei Antipov/Shutterstock

Aug 15, 20226 min read

The 8 best places to visit in Qatar

Aug 14, 202210 min read

20 things to know before visiting Kraków

Carpets on sale in old Doha night souk, with Al-Fanar Qatar Islamic Cultural Center in the background.

Aug 13, 20223 min read

Do you need a visa to go to Qatar?

Autumn mist in the village of Tyringham in the Berkshires

Aug 13, 20226 min read

Top 6 road trips in Massachusetts

The interior of the Indianapolis City Market

Aug 12, 20225 min read

The 6 best neighborhoods in Indianapolis: a guide on where to find art, sports, Black culture and more

A mature couple ride their bicycles beneath Folly Beach Pier, South Carolina

Aug 12, 20227 min read

South Carolina on a shoestring – how to enjoy the Palmetto state on a budget

Family walking together in airport

Aug 12, 20223 min read

Americans can now renew their passports online: here's how to do it

Kyle on the route

Aug 12, 202210 min read

I spent 7 days riding my bike 468 miles across Iowa with a pack of 18,000: here's how I did it

Close-up photo of Wellfleet oyster on the half shell

Aug 11, 20226 min read

11 things every local knows about Cape Cod

Smiling black mother holding baby girl on an empty beach in Massachusetts where the tide is out

Aug 10, 20228 min read

The best way to see Massachusetts on a budget

Locked bicycle in downtown Indianapolis Indiana USA

Aug 8, 20225 min read

Transportation tips for getting around Indianapolis

Coworkers discussing over computer in office

Aug 8, 20223 min read

Europe delays charging non-EU travelers for entry until November 2023

A cathedral in Guadalajara's historic center lit up at night

Aug 7, 20225 min read

The 5 best neighborhoods in Guadalajara: the best areas to stay, eat and sightsee

Jewish restaurant and cafe pub on a cobbled street in the Kazimierz district in Krakow, Poland

Aug 6, 20226 min read

Kraków’s best neighborhood (and the other four you should visit too)

Tourists tour the old market of Souk Waqif, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Aug 5, 20227 min read

All you need to know about Qatar: tips from an expat

Silver bikes stand at a rack in Belfast waiting to be hired

Aug 4, 20229 min read

10 budget ways to see Belfast: money-saving tips for the capital of Northern Ireland

A blurred-out motorcycle drives past crowds at a night market on the streets of Phitsanulok, Thailand at dusk

Aug 4, 20226 min read

8 questions travelers should ask before visiting Thailand in 2022

A tourist coach drives past a Pyramid in Cairo, Egypt.

Aug 3, 20224 min read

Egypt relaxes street photography rules: here’s what travelers need to know

The side of a

Aug 3, 20227 min read

How to get around in Belfast: from Glider and Metro services to bike rental schemes

The half-timber old town hall of Quedlinburg.

Aug 2, 20227 min read

How I traveled using Germany’s €9 travel pass: my 48-hour itinerary

off to the beach

Aug 2, 20227 min read

The 5 best Liverpool day trips

A steady stream of traffic crosses the Sagamore Bridge as it crosses the Cape Cod Canal leaving Cape Cod on a October afternoon.

Jul 30, 20224 min read

The best ways to get around Cape Cod to avoid traffic and see the sights

Great Allegheny Passage

Jul 28, 202217 min read

Finding a different tempo on a bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC

South Carolina offers an outstanding array of beaches; here are our favorites. John Coletti/Getty Images

Jul 28, 20227 min read

The 7 best places to visit in South Carolina

A Bernese Mountain Dog sitting near the cliffs

Jul 28, 20226 min read

Top tips for traveling with your dog in Britain this summer

High Street at night during light snowfall, Broadway, Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds, England, United Kingdom

Jul 28, 20227 min read

The best times of year to visit the Cotswolds

People standing on the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland

Jul 28, 20227 min read

The best day trips from Belfast, from the Derry Girls' hometown to the Giant's Causeway

Woman hiker watching beautiful costal scenery in the Anaga region on Tenerife

Jul 27, 202210 min read

Pass for a local in Tenerife with these insider tips

Two windsurfers just offshore from a lovely sandy beach.

Jul 27, 20229 min read

The best beaches in Kenya for recharging after a wildlife safari

Locked bicycle in downtown Indianapolis Indiana USA

Jul 26, 20225 min read

How to make the most of Indianapolis on a budget: top discounts and other money-saving tips

People wearing mask waiting for ICE train on platform at station (Berlin Hauptbahnhof).

Jul 26, 20225 min read

Traveling to Germany? 6 questions you need to ask before you go

A giant cinnamon bun on the streets of Gothenburg, Sweden

Jul 26, 20227 min read

Exploring Gothenburg’s sustainable side: a green weekend itinerary

A man in a purple costume and feathered headdress at the traditional Lajkonik Festival in Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland

Jul 25, 20226 min read

The best time to visit Kraków, where festivals take place all year long

Jul 25, 202217 min read

Camino de Santiago: Here's my itinerary from two weeks walking the Portuguese Way

Karwa taxi approaching the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar

Jul 24, 20226 min read

How to explore Qatar by metro, taxi, bicycle and car

Group of friends at the Crown Liquor Saloon Belfast

Jul 24, 20226 min read

10 things every Belfast local knows

Dalai Lama teaching in Bloomington, Indiana

Jul 23, 20228 min read

The top 5 day trips from Indianapolis: enjoy Tibetan culture, bourbon tours and foodie hot spots

A woman taking a photo through a car window near Balos Beach, Crete

Jul 23, 20226 min read

Getting around Crete is easy by boat, car, bus or bike

A woman rides a bike down Pennsylvania Street prior to the Indy 500 Parade, Indianapolis, Indiana, Midwest, USA

Jul 22, 20226 min read

Get ready for Indy: all you need to know before your trip to Indianapolis

Jul 22, 202211 min read

Can you do the all-American road trip in an electric car? Expert tips for planning your route

The Pittsburgh skyline by night, you can see the bright lights of cars driving on I-279 parkway

Jul 19, 20226 min read

The best ways to get around in Pittsburgh

A young woman on a bicycle watches a cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal

Jul 18, 20226 min read

Cape Cod on two wheels: The 7 best bike rides on the peninsula

Entrance of Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania There are a few people standing outside of the red and gray building

Jul 16, 20227 min read

14 fun things to do with kids in Pittsburgh

The U-bahn going over the Oberbaum Bridge in Berlin

Jul 15, 20227 min read

Explore Germany for €9 this summer: these are the best itineraries to see the most for less

A couple walk along a boardwalk on a winter's day with the sun low in the sky

Jul 15, 20226 min read

The ultimate guide to visiting Cape Cod on a budget: discounts, savings and affordable activities

People sit at outdoor tables next to a modern glass hotel set in a city park.

Jul 15, 202213 min read

Traveling to New York City this summer? 9 questions to ask yourself before you go in 2022

Camels leave the starting gate a race in the desert, Qatar, Middle East

Jul 14, 20227 min read

From scorching summers to wintertime festivals, here’s when to visit Qatar

Close-up of a bearcat (Binturong or Arctictis Binturong) sleeping on a branc

Jul 14, 20227 min read

How to keep cool while traveling as extreme heatwaves continue across the US and Europe

White woman smiling in La Laguna old town city on Tenerife, Spain with a blurry historic building in the background

Jul 13, 202211 min read

The 8 best places to visit in Tenerife: from cliff-hugging villages to culture-loaded cities

People walking past the Metro de Porto on the bridge over the Douro Luis II river in Porto, Portugal in the summer of 2022.

Jul 13, 20227 min read

Porto on a budget: from metro tickets to miradouros

The Tube in London

Jul 12, 20228 min read

Traveling to London this summer? 8 questions to ask yourself before you go

Tropical storm out at sea, with huge grey clouds and sheets of rain coming down approaching a palm-lined beach

Jul 11, 20224 min read

Visit Los Cabos on the cheap: how to have a budget trip to one of Mexico's luxury destinations

A young couple enjoys a meal at an outdoor table in front of City Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Jul 11, 20229 min read

The best time visit Belfast: a seasonal guide

People enjoy drinks at outdoor tables in the beer garden of the Turf Tavern pub, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Jul 8, 20225 min read

Reference pints: the best pubs in Oxford

People sit at outdoor dining tables on the pedestrianized street of Salzburg's Old Town

Jul 8, 20227 min read

Salzburg’s 6 best neighborhoods: from baroque domes to beer gardens

Female friends wearing coats and scarves, walking in marram grass on a sunny day in Cape Cod

Jul 7, 20227 min read

Best time to visit Cape Cod for whale watching, Martha's Vineyard and empty beaches

A woman skiing at Mt. Bachelor resort in Bend Oregon

Jul 2, 20227 min read

There's no bad time to explore Bend, Oregon. Here are the best times to visit

View of historic street in Nantucket

Jun 29, 20228 min read

13 free things to do in Cape Cod (leaving more money for shopping and lobster rolls)

A colorful “chicken bus” (a repainted, purposed school bus) transports riders through the narrow cobblestone streets of San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala

Jun 28, 20228 min read

Why Central America is great for budget travelers

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