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A group of people are sitting and reclining on the green grass of a park in Porto, Portugal; pastel-colored historic buildings are on the opposite side of a street in the background.

Nov 12, 20257 min read

A Total Trip: What two friends spent on a girls trip to Porto

Parque Central by night, Guatemala City. Edwin Remsberg/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Nov 12, 20259 min read

7 of the best things to do in Guatemala City

Passage Jouffroy in Paris, France. Amir Hamja for Lonely Planet

Nov 12, 20254 min read

How to get VAT refunds on your next Europe trip

Confetti rains on Times Square in New York City. Ben Von Klemperer/Shutterstock

Nov 11, 20258 min read

The best places in the US to celebrate New Year's Eve

The San Blas Islands in Panama. Cris Young/Shutterstock

Oct 23, 202510 min read

Continent hopping: from Panama to Colombia by sailboat

A view of a marina with various boats and a tall stone tower in the foreground.

Oct 22, 20256 min read

Two-way ticket: why Çeşme’s Aegean breeze and Djerba’s Mediterranean glow make the perfect pair

Toum Tiou II sailing along the Mekong. CF Mekong

Oct 22, 20258 min read

How to plan a cruise along the Mekong Delta

View of the harbor in Nice, France. Valar/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20259 min read

The ultimate weekend in Nice, France

Wander through the timeworn gateways of Angkor Wat, one of the highlights of Asia. Framalicious/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20258 min read

The 10 best places to visit in Cambodia

Tajikistan and Kazakhstan each offer unique travel experiences. Left, Stefano Zaccaria/Shutterstock. Right, JOMA.image/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20258 min read

Tajikistan or Kazakhstan?

Neat green rows of tea bushes covering misty hillsides.

Oct 22, 202512 min read

The top 15 things to do in Kerala, India

Fishing boats, Quy Nhon. Nguyen Duc Hieu/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20258 min read

Guide to Quy Nhon, Vietnam

Wild horses grazing in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. Zack Frank/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20258 min read

A guide to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota

Elevated view of the Carnarge of St George's, Grenada. Frank Fell Media/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 202510 min read

A guide to Grenada, the Caribbean's festival island

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. EB Adventure Photography/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20258 min read

The 9 best things to do in British Columbia

Cahir Castle, one of Ireland's most prominent and best-preserved medieval castles, situated on a rocky island on the River Suir, county Tipperary, Ireland.

Oct 22, 20258 min read

Guide to Tipperary; Ireland's 'Premier County'

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Oct 15, 20254 min read

Auckland's best beaches for families, surfers or walkers

Woman standing in front of a flight departure board at an airport. PeopleImages/Shutterstock

Oct 13, 20256 min read

Should I choose TSA PreCheck or Global Entry?

People relaxing on Plaza de Alfonso III in the center of Ciutadella, Menorca. BigDane/Shutterstock

Oct 1, 202511 min read

The 11 best things to do in Menorca, Spain

Wide angle view of Mongolian, Japanese, and Caucasian women sitting at sushi bar and other patrons in Tokyo izakaya.
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Aug 14, 20257 min read

Tokyo on a budget

Cruise boat in the clear water near coral reef.
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Jul 24, 202511 min read

10 of the best things to do on Egypt’s Red Sea coast

Couple Hiking on Forest Path and Taipei Skyline in Background - Taipei, Taiwan
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Jul 18, 20257 min read

8 of the best things to do in Taipei

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May 8, 20258 min read

The 6 best things to do in Honduras

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Jun 2, 20249 min read

Why you should visit Provins, the UNESCO World Heritage Site 90 minutes from Paris

Trip through Bangkok canals down the Chao Phraya river on longtail boat
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Apr 18, 202412 min read

How to get around in Bangkok

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Apr 11, 20249 min read

12 free things to do in Sedona, Arizona

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Apr 1, 20249 min read

The 10 most wonderful places to visit in Washington State

An RV stops on a blacktop road by a low stone wall overlooking the Grand Canyon at sunset.

Mar 29, 20246 min read

The top 6 road-trip routes to Grand Canyon National Park

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Feb 24, 20246 min read

How to get around Québec City like a local

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Feb 20, 20246 min read

The 4 best day trips from Québec City

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Feb 18, 20244 min read

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

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Feb 18, 20247 min read

When is the best time to visit South Korea?

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Jan 7, 20243 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Honduras?

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Jan 6, 20246 min read

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

Boy jumping of rock into water in Casco Viejo bay with Panama City in background.
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Jan 2, 20246 min read

All the reasons Panama is great place to travel with kids

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Dec 20, 20235 min read

Do I need a visa to travel to Bolivia?

A woman walks on a beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico on a bright sunny day.
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Dec 17, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa for Puerto Rico?

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Dec 12, 20236 min read

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

Let the search for wildlife begin © Alamy Stock Photo

Oct 30, 20236 min read

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

Young female tourist looking out from Chobe River tour boat, Botswana, Africa
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Oct 25, 20239 min read

The best times of year to visit beautiful Botswana

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Oct 18, 20235 min read

London’s West End winter season: 10 celebrity-led shows worth traveling for

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Oct 17, 20237 min read

The best things to do in Auckland with kids

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Oct 15, 20237 min read

How to get around Taipei like a local

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Oct 15, 20236 min read

10 free things to do in Taipei

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Oct 14, 20235 min read

When is the best time to visit Taipei?

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.
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Oct 5, 20233 min read

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

Jul 28, 20236 min read

How to get around the mountainous island of St Lucia

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Jul 25, 20235 min read

How to get around Denver, the gateway to the Rockies

Shoulder season is best for beachgoers ©jaminwell/Getty Images

Jul 24, 20233 min read

Everything you need to know about visas for travel to St Lucia

At the Diamond Beach, the icebergs which fill the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon wash up on shore, creating a stark contrast with the volcanic black sand. This beautiful display makes it a favourite location for photographers and nature-lovers.

Jul 19, 20236 min read

7 of the best beaches in Iceland

Nigeria, Lagos, View of idyllic beach

Jul 12, 20234 min read

Visa requirements for visiting Nigeria

Little River Light on Little River Island.
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Apr 27, 20236 min read

10 best places to visit in Maine

A pair of cyclists take a break in Albuquerque

Apr 21, 20236 min read

6 underrated cities to add to your US itinerary

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 22, 2015: The old red tram in Istiklal Caddesi (Independence Avenue), the central shopping street of the city, on January 22 in Istanbul.
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Apr 15, 20236 min read

How to get around in Istanbul despite the traffic

Mar 30, 20237 min read

The best ways to get around in New Orleans

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Mar 28, 20227 min read

The best time to visit Moab for desert wildflowers, stargazing and more

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Mar 28, 20227 min read

Best time to visit Boulder in any season

Dream Holiday Luxury Resort, Tahiti

Mar 28, 20223 min read

Going to French Polynesia? Why a visit to Tahiti, Mo'orea or Bora Bora is getting easier

The rugged coast of Kauai as seen from a helicopter above

Mar 25, 20226 min read

How to choose a helicopter tour in Kaua‘i

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Mar 24, 202212 min read

10 beautiful Georgia hikes to keep you busy in every season

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