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Travelers at airport in Maui trying to leave after wildfires

Aug 10, 20232 min read

Hawaii asks Maui visitors to postpone travel plans

Manarola, Cinque Terre - train station in small village with colorful houses on cliff overlooking sea. Cinque Terre National Park with rugged coastline is famous tourist destination in Liguria, Italy
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Aug 10, 20233 min read

Scenic routes, tourist trains and vintage carriages – what we know about Italy’s great train plans

People drinking and eating in a beer garden on the Karlshöhe hills with panoramic Stuttgart city view in the background

Aug 9, 20235 min read

You’ll see this everywhere: Stuttgart Stäffele

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Aug 8, 20235 min read

England’s last wild-camping refuge saved as campaigners win legal battle against landowners

Sunny summer morning in Zermatt village with Matterhorn in view.

Aug 8, 20234 min read

Are the Alps a good spot for a summer vacation?

CHICAGO - JULY 01: Children check out the view from the Ledge, a new glass cube that juts out from the 103rd floor Skydeck of the Sears Tower, during a media preview July 1, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The 1,353 foot high observatory will open to the public tomorrow. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Aug 8, 20239 min read

How to visit Chicago with kids: bring the wee ones to the Windy City

A stylish group of friends chatting and drinking together on a night out at an open air nightclub.
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Friends drinking outside in Berlin

Aug 7, 20234 min read

You’ll see this everywhere: Spätis in Berlin

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Aug 4, 20236 min read

Copy My Trip: Galloping with giraffes on safari in Kenya

ATHENS, GREECE - JULY 20: Atop the Acropolis ancient hill with Parthenon temple in background, tourists hide from burning sun during a heat wave on July 20, 2023 in Athens, Greece. The Acropolis of Athens and other archaeological sites in Greece announced reduced opening hours due to the heatwave conditions. Parts of Europe continue to experience extreme conditions of the Cerberus heatwave, dubbed Charon. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)
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Aug 4, 202310 min read

Europe's extreme weather: what to expect in each country if you're traveling in August

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 02: Gondoliers proceed slowly near the Sospiri Bridge near St. Mark's Square due to too much traffic on August 02, 2023 in Venice, Italy. UNESCO officials have included Venice and its lagoon to the list of world heritage in danger to review, along with Ukraine's Kyiv, and Lviv. The UN cultural agency deems Italy not effective in protecting Venice from mass tourism and extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Stefano Mazzola/Getty Images)

Aug 4, 20233 min read

Unesco recommends Venice for its World Heritage in Danger list

Kayaking in Antarctica between icebergs or Aurora Borealis in Norway's Lofoten islands

Aug 3, 20237 min read

Antarctica vs the Arctic: which polar wilderness is for you?

Hiking the Isle of Skye

Aug 3, 20234 min read

How much of Scotland can I experience in a week?

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Badagry, Nigeria: slave port on the Atlantic Ocean - gate of no return, where the slaves captured by the local rulers were shipped to the Americas - for over a thousand years (8th to 20th centuries) slaves were traded by land to the muslim countries to the north and from the 17th to 19th centuries to the Americas.

Aug 2, 20237 min read

7 of the best beaches in Nigeria

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A smiling young woman hiking with a man in the sunshine

Aug 2, 20233 min read

When is the best time to visit St Lucia?

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Aug 2, 20234 min read

A new exhibit in Alabama shares stories from the survivors of America’s last slave ship

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Aug 2, 20235 min read

7 years walking the world: what the ultimate slow travel trip taught me about life

Aug 1, 20234 min read

Copy My Trip: A week in Australia's dramatic Top End

Jul 31, 20238 min read

8 incredible train journeys in South India

Little tourist holding traditional bavarian bread called pretzel on the town hall building background in Munich, Germany. Preschooler boy enjoy travel with his parents
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Jul 30, 20236 min read

The best things to do with kids in Munich

Woman wearing shorts on a suspension bridge looking to a waterfall in Ecuador. Self-Portrait catch-all release.
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A woman looking over the side of a suspension bridge at a waterfall in Ecuador

Jul 29, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Ecuador?

Young friends buying arepas on the city streets from a street vendor.
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Jul 29, 20235 min read

9 of the best things to eat in Colombia

Castries, Saint Lucia - December 22, 2015: A woman and child walking towards a helicopter prior to boarding

Jul 28, 20236 min read

How to get around the mountainous island of St Lucia

Daughter and Mother enjoying glass of wine together on the porch patio in Costa Rica
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Jul 28, 20235 min read

My mother had dementia – and a trip together helped me understand her condition

Jul 27, 20234 min read

A Total Trip: what I spent on dining, drinks and museums during a weekend in Paris

Rota Vicentina, Fisherman's Trail in Portugal.

Jul 27, 20236 min read

A hike through history along Portugal’s Fishermen’s Trail

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Jul 26, 20235 min read

The ultimate St Lucia road trip: come with us round de island

Jul 25, 20234 min read

San Diego in 5 shops: mid-century decor, SoCal-made gifts and more

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Jul 25, 20235 min read

The best neighborhoods to base yourself in Denver

Landscape with beach and Palma de Mallorca town, Spain
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Jul 25, 20234 min read

Copy My Trip: 24 hours in Palma - Mallorca's cultured capital

Young couple with urban bicycle in city park in Autumn.

Jul 25, 20235 min read

How to get around Denver, the gateway to the Rockies

horseback riding trio on Cas En Bas beach ; beautiful afternoon

Jul 24, 20233 min read

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

View of the Schlossplatz in Quedlinburg with historic half-timbered houses in summer
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Jul 23, 20234 min read

Do you need a visa to go to Germany?

Jul 21, 20233 min read

Can I avoid jet lag on my long-haul vacation?

Portugal's Coast: Lisbon to Porto - Aveeiro

Jul 20, 20237 min read

Why a slow bus journey is the best way to see the coast from Lisbon to Porto

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, 20235 min read

7 of the best beaches in Iceland

Jul 19, 20237 min read

Bordeaux to the Pyrenees by train, bike and hiking trail (no car required)

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A mother and daughter holding hands and laughing as they jump off a paddleboard into a lake in Denver.

Jul 19, 20236 min read

16 things to know before visiting Denver

ROME, ITALY - JULY 17: A woman uses an umbrella for shade during an ongoing heat wave with temperatures reaching 44 degrees, at Colosseo area (Colosseum), on July 17, 2023 in Rome, Italy. The government has issued red alerts for 16 cities due to the current heatwave, which the Italian Meteorological Society named Cerberus, the mythical creature who guarded the gates of the underworld. Many places in Italy have seen successive days over 40C. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)
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Jul 18, 20236 min read

Is it safe to visit Europe during the heat wave? Will you be compensated if travel plans are impacted?

The Afrosiyob train in Taschkent.

Jul 18, 20235 min read

Making a Silk Road journey through Uzbekistan entirely by train

Jul 17, 20238 min read

Traveling solo lets you take a deep dive into Parisian culture

Jul 17, 20238 min read

Paris seems made for couples and romance

Jul 17, 20238 min read

Paris has something special for every generation

Jul 17, 20234 min read

Retro-cool: how Australia’s Gold Coast is embracing a Palm Springs vibe

Mixed race couples having fun at the seaside, Brighton UK
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Jul 15, 202311 min read

18 ways to explore England on a budget

United State's midfielder Morgan Brian and United State's defender Ali Krieger celebrate with the FIFA Womens World Cup Trophy after the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Final match between United States and Netherlands at Groupama Stadium on July 7, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Baptiste Fernandez/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
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Jul 14, 20234 min read

Everything you need to know about the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 26: A general view of the Paul Smith 'Pink Wall' clothing store on Melrose Avenue after the 'Safer at Home' emergency order was issued by L.A. authorities amid the ongoing threat of the coronavirus outbreak on March 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. The World Health Organization declared coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
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Jul 14, 20235 min read

At these 5 pretty pink destinations, it’s always a Barbie World

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Boy cycling in English countryside past traditional British telephone box.

Jul 14, 20237 min read

The best things to do with kids in England

A mother and her two sons wearing backpacks out hiking on a trail together in the afternoon.
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Jul 13, 20238 min read

11 of the best things to do with kids in Germany

Bahamas passenger mail boat

Jul 13, 20237 min read

Aboard a passenger mail boat in the Bahamas: a different way to explore the Caribbean

Jul 13, 20236 min read

A Total Trip: What I spent on a four-day cultural getaway in London

Jul 13, 20234 min read

Milan in 5 Shops: Panettone, vintage Prada and life-changing wine

Nigeria, Lagos, View of idyllic beach

Jul 12, 20234 min read

Visa requirements for visiting Nigeria

Smashed Avocado on homemade bread with crumbled feta cheese and topped with poached egg and sweet chilli sauce. Food served on a plate by the sea at Skala Eresou, Lesvos, Greece.
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Jul 12, 20235 min read

Food is culture on Greece’s Northern Aegean Islands

scenic landscape and historic towns of Lesbos island
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Jul 12, 20236 min read

Like nowhere else: Greece’s natural Northern Aegean Islands

Jul 12, 20236 min read

A Total Trip: a three-day high/low getaway to Essaouira, Morocco

Jul 12, 20237 min read

The Night Riviera: the secret slow-fast route from London to Cornwall

Jul 12, 202310 min read

How to get the most out of the Azores without renting a car

Japanese father and mixed race young girl holding hands and walking on street in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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A man and his daughter walking down the street in Amsterdam while holding hands.

Jul 11, 20234 min read

The best things to do in Amsterdam with kids

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Two women running on a beach towards the sea with beach towels held out behind them

Jul 11, 20237 min read

The top 10 beaches in England

Happy friends using mobile phone in Berlin City.
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Two black women laughing together while looking at a phone in Berlin

Jul 9, 20236 min read

How to see the best of Berlin on a budget

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