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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

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A black couple standing in front of their jeep and looks at a digital camera

Jul 26, 20235 min read

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

USA, Colorado, Denver
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Jul 25, 20235 min read

The best neighborhoods to base yourself in Denver

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

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

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, 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

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

Boy Riding Bicycle In English Countryside
Boy cycling in English countryside past traditional British telephone box.

Jul 14, 20237 min read

The best things to do with kids in England

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, 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

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

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

Using a mobile app on their smart phone to guide their way around a traditional old town in Majorca Spain.
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Two older black women walking along a cobbled street in Spain while looking at their smartphone and laughing

Jul 7, 20234 min read

Do you need a visa to visit Spain?

Jul 6, 20234 min read

How a visit to the Caribbean helped me connect to my West African story

Mixed race family German-asian couple of young father and son traveling in Budapest city,Hungary with famous parliament background; Shutterstock ID 1249114456; your: Maya Stanton; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Budapest With Kids
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Mixed race family German-asian couple of young father and son traveling in Budapest city,Hungary with famous parliament background

Jul 5, 20236 min read

Exploring Budapest with kids is a breeze with these top tips

autumnal sunset over Venice city
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Jul 5, 20235 min read

The night train from Venice to Rome was a time and money saver

Group of mixed age and ethnic male friends having fun at a festival in Northumberland, North East England. They are laughing and drinking beer together, toasting their pints.
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Jul 5, 20235 min read

The best times to visit England

TOPSHOT - French police officers patrol in front of the Arc de Triomphe in the Champs Elysees area of Paris on July 1, 2023, five days after a 17-year-old man was killed by police in Nanterre, a western suburb of Paris. French police arrested 1311 people nationwide during a fourth consecutive night of rioting over the killing of a teenager by police, the interior ministry said on July 1, 2023. France had deployed 45,000 officers overnight backed by light armoured vehicles and crack police units to quell the violence over the death of 17-year-old Nahel, killed during a traffic stop in a Paris suburb on June 27, 2023. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)
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demonstration, unrest, police, riot, Horizontal

Jul 4, 20234 min read

France summer holiday plans? What to know about the recent violence

Jul 3, 20233 min read

What’s a worthy alternative to the Trans-Siberian railway?

Jul 3, 20235 min read

Dublin in 5 shops: 90's fashion, eco-conscious souvenirs and more

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A mother and son shopping at a farmers market in Seattle

Jul 1, 20236 min read

10 tips for visiting Seattle on a budget

Water festival. Asia woman wearing Thai tradional costume play water in Songkran day water festival at Thailand.
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Jun 30, 20235 min read

Tidy planet: 10 cleaning inspirations from around the world

Jun 30, 20236 min read

I lost my job, so I walked 100 miles through the most beautiful English countryside

Maasai tribesmen in the Maasai Mara National Park. Kenya. Africa.

Jun 30, 20234 min read

This Maasai guide knows wild animals by name – and will introduce you to them

Young woman tourist on Dubrovnik street, stone surface
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Jun 30, 20232 min read

Is Dubrovnik banning wheelie suitcases from its Old Town?

Middle Tavoro Waterfalls in Bouma National Heritage Park on Taveuni Island, Fiji. Kayaking in Tahiti

Jun 28, 20236 min read

Fiji or Tahiti: which South Pacific paradise has the edge?

Marina, Lagos Island, Lagos - Nigeria - October 5 2021: Cityscape of Marina inward Bonny Camp.; Shutterstock ID 2059372694; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: Nigeria road trips
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Jun 27, 20238 min read

6 of the best road trips in Nigeria

Wedding Couple Walking towards Ocean with Breeze Catching Veil

Jun 27, 20233 min read

Should I be worried about traveling to a Caribbean wedding during hurricane season?

Photo of a smiling family at the beach
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A family of four laughing on the beach in Greece.

Jun 26, 20239 min read

How to explore glorious Greece with kids

Jun 22, 20235 min read

The best places to eat in the world, according to top London zero-waste chef

Jun 20, 20233 min read

What’s up with the smelly seaweed washing up on the beaches of Florida?

Toddler girl at Vltava river bank, Prague

Jun 20, 20235 min read

The best things to do in Prague with kids (beyond the main sights)

A young woman in Amsterdam waiting at the airport.
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Jun 15, 20234 min read

What travelers should know about the UK's new entry fee

TOPSHOT - A participant faces riot policemen wearing a rainbow flag during a Pride march in Istanbul, on June 26, 2022. - Turkish police forcibly intervened in a Pride march in Istanbul, detaining dozens of demonstrators and an AFP photographer, AFP journalists on the ground said. The governor's office had banned the march around Taksim Square in the heart of Istanbul but protesters gathered nearby under heavy police presence earlier than scheduled. (Photo by KEMAL ASLAN / AFP) (Photo by KEMAL ASLAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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Jun 8, 20234 min read

What LGBTQ travelers need to know before visiting Turkey

Young adult walking through the streets of Boston
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A young woman walking along a tree-lined residential street in Boston

Jun 7, 20239 min read

Visit Boston on a budget with these top tips

Jun 7, 20236 min read

Copy My Trip: Sightseeing tour of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

National Congressional Plaza, a public park facing the Argentine Congress in Buenos Aires.
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Jun 7, 20235 min read

Picture yourself in Buenos Aires with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

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

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