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This is how you can visit Japan as travel rules ease for fallSep 12, 2022 • 4 min read
Japan has ditched a restrictive travel policy in favor of a more relaxed one.
Destination Practicalities
wildlife and natureWiFi has come to Kilimanjaro, but there are benefits to switching offSep 8, 2022 • 7 min read
Now that it’s possible to get internet access on Kilimanjaro, does that mean it's a good thing?
destination practicalitiesMulling over Morocco? 6 questions to ask before visiting in 2022Aug 17, 2022 • 6 min read
Headed to Morocco soon? Here are some top tips from a Morocco local to help you travel smart.
tips and adviceAmericans can now renew their passports online: here's how to do itAug 12, 2022 • 3 min read
The online passport renewal service has opened on a first-come, first-served basis to 25,000 Americans.
destination practicalities8 questions travelers should ask before visiting Thailand in 2022Aug 4, 2022 • 6 min read
Thinking of traveling to Thailand in 2022? Don't go until you have the answers to these 8 questions.
photographyEgypt relaxes street photography rules: here’s what travelers need to knowAug 3, 2022 • 4 min read
Don't go snapping photos without consulting this guide to Egypt's new photography rules.
budget travelHow I traveled using Germany’s €9 travel pass: my 48-hour itineraryAug 2, 2022 • 7 min read
With Germany's €9 rail pass I was able to travel to parts of Germany I would have never thought to visit otherwise.
air travelTraveling to Germany? 6 questions you need to ask before you goJul 26, 2022 • 4 min read
Do you have a trip planned, or are considering going to Germany soon? Here are 6 questions to ask before you go.
hikingCamino de Santiago: Here's my itinerary from two weeks walking the Portuguese WayJul 25, 2022 • 15 min read
I’ve had several people reach out asking if I'd share my itinerary. Here are the details on mileage, budget and lodging.
public transportExplore Germany for €9 this summer: these are the best itineraries to see the most for lessJul 15, 2022 • 6 min read
Explore these top itineraries in Germany this summer with the country's new €9 travel pass.
health safetyHow to keep cool while traveling as extreme heatwaves continue across the US and EuropeJul 14, 2022 • 7 min read
Parts of the United States and Europe are suffering under blistering temperatures.
destination practicalitiesTraveling to London this summer? 8 questions to ask yourself before you goJul 12, 2022 • 8 min read
Headed to London this summer? Here are a London expert's top tips to travel smart.
air travelAs air travel chaos continues... what to do when an airline loses your luggageJul 12, 2022 • 6 min read
Losing your luggage can be a travel nightmare. Aviation expert John Walton explains what you should do when an airline loses your luggage.
beachesTraveling to Spain this summer? 6 questions to ask yourself before you goJun 24, 2022 • 6 min read
Traveling to Spain this year? Here's what you need to know before you go.
air travelAirport chaos in Europe: how to manage delays, cancellations and strikesJun 16, 2022 • 8 min read
Dublin Airport officials estimate that more than 1,000 passengers missed their flights this weekend as travelers face continuing chaos with long lines and…
health safetyShould you be concerned about monkeypox ahead of travel this summer?Jun 1, 2022 • 3 min read
You’re not alone in wondering what this ominous-sounding virus is, how to hopefully avoid contracting it, and if this is going to change your summer travel…
train travelNew high-speed train will connect Paris and Berlin in 7 hoursMay 27, 2022 • 2 min read
High-speed rail travel is continuing to flourish in Europe with a direct line between Paris and Berlin slated to launch next year.
train travelLondon's new high-speed railway is open, making it easier and faster to get around the cityMay 24, 2022 • 2 min read
Passengers arriving at London's Heathrow Airport will be able to zip across the city in minutes with the new 'Super Tube'
luxuryMallorca luxe: Richard Branson's first hotel in Spain set for stunning Unesco siteMay 20, 2022 • 2 min read
The first preview of Virgin's Son Bunyola, Richard Branson's Mallorca hotel set to open in the summer of 2023.
air travelSpain and Italy keeping face covering on flights, despite Europe dropping mask mandateMay 16, 2022 • 4 min read
The policy changes on May 16, but there are still many countries who require passengers to keep masks on during flights.
air travelFriday around the planet: Travel news and inspiration for the week ending May 13May 13, 2022 • 3 min read
Welcome to Friday Around the Planet, a roundup of some of the travel-related news and inspiration you might have missed for the week ending May 13.
air travelNew Zealand will drop its final border ban in July - to let the rest of the world inMay 12, 2022 • 3 min read
New Zealand set out a five-step plan that will allow the South Pacific country to reopen to the world.