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Oct 30, 20236 min read

Croatia is an outdoor paradise, on and off the coast

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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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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Oct 27, 20237 min read

The 6 most incredible road trips in Guatemala

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Oct 27, 20235 min read

Barcelona with kids: the best parks, markets and galleries for children

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Oct 27, 20237 min read

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

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Oct 26, 20238 min read

How to get around in Taiwan

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Oct 26, 202311 min read

The 7 best day trips from Taipei

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

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Oct 25, 20235 min read

Copy My Trip: Going back to nature in Canada’s Algonquin Provincial Park

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?

A four year old tourist boy in blue sweater, red shorts and a safari hat is holding binoculars as he is watching African animals on safari in Southern Africa. Two giraffes and an oryx are seen in the distance as they are walking through a beautiful savannah landscape in Namibia.
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Oct 25, 20236 min read

9 of the best things to do in Namibia with kids

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Oct 24, 20232 min read

Welcome to Best in Travel 2024

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Oct 24, 20233 min read

Nairobi, Kenya: Here are the best places to experience this buzzing capital

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

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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?

Beautiful and Famous Taiwan Hemlock on The Wuling Quadruple Mountains Trail, Shei-Pa National Park, Taiwan

Oct 21, 20237 min read

The 10 most spectacular hikes in Taiwan

Oct 21, 20236 min read

The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC reopens

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, 20233 min read

How to plan a visit to the imposing Danube Limes

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?

Sips, in Barcelona, came top of the rankings at the World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 awards, announced in Singapore on October 17.

Oct 19, 20234 min read

Raise a glass to the world’s best bar (and 49 more)

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

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Oct 19, 20233 min read

Cruise control: Barcelona brings in new restrictions on passenger liners

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

Oct 19, 20233 min read

Do you need a visa to visit Taiwan?

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Oct 19, 20238 min read

Why New Zealand is one of the world's most family-friendly destinations

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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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

Italy's Medieval le Marche

Oct 17, 202310 min read

Why Italy's medieval Le Marche was made for slow travel

Oct 17, 20234 min read

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

Oct 17, 20235 min read

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

Girl admiring the view towards Auckland from North Head

Oct 17, 20237 min read

The best things to do in Auckland with kids

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

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Beautiful Asian girl renting shared bicycle in city centre

Oct 15, 20236 min read

10 free things to do in Taipei

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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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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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

Oct 10, 20235 min read

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

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Oct 9, 20235 min read

Local Bites: the best places to eat and drink in East London

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?

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Oct 6, 20239 min read

Everything you need to know about visiting the USA with kids

Goodwood Revival, Chichester, UK on September 9, 2024

Oct 6, 202315 min read

I threw caution to the wind to make my son’s dream trip a reality

Oct 6, 20238 min read

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

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Oct 6, 20234 min read

Rio de Janeiro’s beaches now safe for swimming after decades of pollution

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Oct 5, 20236 min read

The best things to do in Montana with kids – from toddlers to teenagers

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