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Jun 7, 20233 min read

I'm a solo female traveler booked into a mixed-dorm hostel. Good or bad idea?

Jun 3, 20238 min read

How to plan an overland trip across West Africa

Senior women on a hiking staycation in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. They are at the coast on a beach, sitting on rocks while taking a break. They are enjoying hot drinks from travel mugs.
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Jun 2, 20236 min read

9 tips to help you explore Scotland on a budget

May 26, 20233 min read

When I hear the telltale huffing of a bear near my tent, I have never felt more alone

A portrait of a young female tourist standing on the bridge in the old town of Zurich city. Having happy vacations in Switzerland
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May 24, 20234 min read

Exploring Zürich's best neighborhoods from historic splendor to contemporary cool

May 24, 20234 min read

Total Trip: What I spent on a midrange-ish weekend in Madrid

A traveler waits with luggage at Berlin central station during a strike by public workers in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, March 27, 2023. Germanys air and rail services ground to a halt Monday during a one-day strike as workers join peers in France and the UK to fight for higher pay. Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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May 24, 20234 min read

France has banned some short flights - what does this mean for travelers?

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May 23, 20236 min read

8 of the best day trips from Boston

Group of campers in the Scottish Highlands; Shutterstock ID 1247570566; your: Sloane Tucker; gl: 65050 ; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Scotland Things to Know Article

May 22, 20236 min read

10 things only Scottish locals know – and you should too before traveling there

young asian female traveller walking sight seeing hand take photo with camera sunset at street downtown in Brussels, Belgium
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Young asian female traveller walking sight seeing hand take photo with camera sunset at street downtown in Brussels, Belgium

May 18, 20236 min read

11 things to know before visiting Brussels

Balestrand, Norway - June 23, 2022: Gaularfjellet scenic route. A static shot of a solid black Tesla Model 3 dual motor long range with tinted windows and aero wheels. Winding roads. Selective focus; Shutterstock ID 2203948519; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: best EV road trips in Europe
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May 17, 202311 min read

The 7 best European itineraries for an electric-vehicle road trip

Man Riding Bicycle on Historic Route 66 in New Mexico, USA. Focus on Road Print.; Shutterstock ID 1734099434; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: New bike lanes on Route 66
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May 16, 20233 min read

Route 66 is getting a bike-friendly upgrade

May 10, 20234 min read

Postcard from Edinburgh: A local's favorite spots in the city

Four young adult friends wait on the waterfront in Portland, Maine

May 10, 20235 min read

How to get around Maine, from the parks to the ocean

Young black woman walking in Paris near Notre Dame cathedral.

May 9, 20234 min read

Here's what you need to know about visas when visiting France

Teenage boy and girl walking on the beach barefoot in Acadia National Park.

May 9, 20233 min read

The best time to visit Maine for every kind of vacation

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A group of friends cooking seafood over a fire outdoors in Maine

May 6, 20236 min read

The best ways to cut costs on a trip to Maine

With the Detroit Michigan skyline in the background, a woman runs through a flock of resting seagulls, prompting them to fly off.
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May 5, 20236 min read

12 things to know before visiting Michigan

May 5, 20237 min read

Take a train through the misty Celtic landscapes of northern Spain and Portugal

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Royal enthusiasts are seen camped on The Mall as preparations continue for The Coronation on May 05, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of King Charles III and The Queen Consort will take place on May 6, part of a three-day celebration. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
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May 5, 20236 min read

Traveling to London for the royal coronation? Here's what you need to know

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May 5, 20235 min read

Burgundy is famous for vineyards - but here's why you should visit its burgeoning beer trail

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May 4, 20236 min read

12 things to know before going to Maine

Iconic view of central Zurich on a warm summer evening. Main city sights including the FraumÃ¼nster Church.(Kirche FraumÃ¼nster) and GrossmÃ¼nster cathedral are seen on the banks of the Limmat River.
Iconic view of central Zurich on a warm summer evening. Main city sights including the Fraumünster Church.(Kirche Fraumünster) and Grossmünster cathedral are seen on the banks of the Limmat River.
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May 4, 20236 min read

10 ways to make your money go further in Zürich

May 3, 20235 min read

Postcard from Hudson Valley - my trip to upstate New York in photos

Outdoor spa at Juvet Landscape Hotel in Norway

May 2, 20233 min read

Inside the incredible Norwegian hotel where “Succession” was filmed

brazilian flag and havaianas at Copacabana's beach , Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Tuesday February 18th, 2014 (Photo by Paulo Fridman/Corbis via Getty Images)
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May 2, 20236 min read

You’ll see this everywhere: Havaianas in Brazil

Sleeping Bear Point - stock photo

May 1, 20238 min read

13 tips for visiting Michigan on a budget

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May 1, 20233 min read

Summer flying forecast in the US: pricey, crowded and unpredictable. Here's how to prepare

Mackinac Island, Michigan, August 8, 2016: Vacationers take on Market Street on Mackinac Island that is lined with shops and restaurants. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the island.
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Vacationers cycling and walking along Market Street on Mackinac Island in Michigan.

Apr 29, 20235 min read

How to get around in Michigan

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Apr 28, 20237 min read

8 must-do road trips in Michigan

F0X52H Zurich, Switzerland. 22nd August, 2015. Swimmers are jumping into Zurich's cool Limmat river to drift down 2km through the city. Sunny weather and warm temperatures at Zurich's traditional "Limmatschwimmen" ("swim down the Limmat river") attracted 4500 swimmers who, equipped with rubber turtles and other fancy floating devices, enjoyed drifting down the river through Zurich. Credit: Erik Tham/Alamy Live News
F0X52H Zurich, Switzerland. 22nd August, 2015. Swimmers are jumping into Zurich's cool Limmat river to drift down 2km through the city. Sunny weather and warm temperatures at Zurich's traditional Limmatschwimmen (swim down the Limmat river) attracted 4500 swimmers who, equipped with rubber turtles and other fancy floating devices, enjoyed drifting down the river through Zurich. Credit: Erik Tham/Alamy Live News
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Swimmers are jumping into Zurich's cool Limmat river to drift down 2km through the city.

Apr 28, 20235 min read

Best time to visit Zürich

Golden pagoda of Nan lian garden in Hong Kong city with beautiful background ; Shutterstock ID 521749765; your: Alex Butler; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Hong Kong flights
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Apr 28, 20235 min read

Get ready to apply for free flights to Hong Kong as next phase in giveaway opens

Small girl with a life jacket on, jumps off a diving board into a remote lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula while her brother watches.
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A small girl with a life jacket on jumps off a diving board into a remote lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula while her brother watches.

Apr 28, 20234 min read

When is the best time to visit Michigan?

Algajola railway station. Balagne. Corse. France.

Apr 28, 20235 min read

Crossing Corsica on the "little train" is the best way to see its spectacular scenery

Little River Light on Little River Island.

Apr 27, 20236 min read

10 best places to visit in Maine

young female african friends standing together outdoor on a hike through nature taking selfies; Shutterstock ID 2043041669; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Nigeria best places
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Apr 27, 20239 min read

8 of the best places to visit in Nigeria

Family beach day in Gordon's Bay, South Africa; Shutterstock ID 1463248628; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Cape Town day trips
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Apr 27, 20235 min read

The 6 best day trips from Cape Town

Driving through Rub al Khali Desert, also known as the Empty Quarter, in UAE.

Apr 25, 20235 min read

I drove 5000 miles during my move from Oman to Spain. Here’s why

European Alps over lake Lugano in the distance
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Apr 24, 20233 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Switzerland?

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Three friends laughing on a tandem bicycle on a boardwalk in Cape Town

Apr 22, 20235 min read

How to visit Cape Town on a budget

zebra in the highland of Malawi with rain clouds in tge background; Shutterstock ID 1667916826; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: Malawi things to know
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Apr 21, 20235 min read

13 things to know before traveling to Malawi

One Asian adult female visitor holding camera and looking at view through SBB train window in Zurich, Switzerland; Shutterstock ID 642224845; your: Tasmin Waby; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Demand project/ Zurich TTK
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Apr 21, 20234 min read

What you need to know before traveling to Zürich

Crossing Europe at night might be the best new thing.

Apr 20, 20236 min read

I took the night train from Amsterdam to Zurich - with plenty of time for sightseeing

Elephant calf on the road at Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve.
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Apr 20, 20235 min read

5 of the best road trips in Malawi

African Adult Male on a bicycle cycling on a dirt road on a hill between tea plantations close to Mount Mulanje Southern Malawi Africa
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Apr 19, 20234 min read

How to get around in Malawi

Bay at Lake Malawi.; Shutterstock ID 325575581; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: Malawi visas
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Apr 18, 20232 min read

Everything you need to know about getting a visa for Malawi

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Apr 18, 20238 min read

The 10 best places to visit in Malawi

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Apr 17, 20238 min read

Nashville's 8 best day trips for a glorious getaway

Zurich, Switzerland - September 2, 2016: Girl sitting on Lindenhof hill and looking into a city map in Zurich, Switzerland. Limmatquai and Predigerkirche on the background.
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Apr 16, 20235 min read

How to get around in Zürich, Switzerland

Woman Walking Towards Pile Gate Entrance to Old Town Dubrovnik - stock photo

Apr 15, 20237 min read

Dubrovnik on a budget: how to see Croatia's star city for less

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.

Apr 15, 20235 min read

How to get around in Istanbul despite the traffic

Apr 15, 20235 min read

How to get the most out of a trip to the Ecuadorian Amazon

Apr 13, 20236 min read

Getting around Nigeria

Accra - Best in Travel 2023 - Shot September 2022

Apr 13, 20238 min read

Getting around Ghana is easy with our insider tips

Apr 11, 20238 min read

Kid-friendly destinations are a California specialty

Apr 11, 20236 min read

California has every outdoor experience you can imagine

Apr 11, 20238 min read

A road trip to the best urban experiences in California

Apr 11, 20237 min read

Seeking inspiration in California’s mountains and deserts

Apr 11, 20239 min read

California brings diversity to the table

GHANA - 2013/04/21: Tourists in the Shai Game Reserve near Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Apr 11, 20235 min read

How to visit Ghana on a budget: save your cents with our top tips

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