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Tipping can be a complex aspect of travel, particularly in Asia, where customs vary significantly between countries. Understanding these nuances is essential for respectful and appropriate travel. This guide provides a clear overview of tipping practices across Asian countries, ensuring you navigate your dining, hotel stays, and tours with ease.
I remember my amazement when I first learned that the famous song “Kumbaya” – a spiritual known by every kid who’s ever gone to summer camp – is, in fact, a Gullah Geechee tune. To the Gullah Geechee community, it means “come by here.”
Welcome to Park City, a winter paradise renowned for its breathtaking snowfall, attracting over 500 inches annually. This iconic ski, snowboard, and après-ski destination is perfect for those seeking snow-covered landscapes, vibrant downtown experiences, exquisite dining, and the annual Sundance Film Festival.
Brussels can often be misconstrued as boring. However, if you delve beyond the bureaucratic facade, you’ll discover a vibrant city replete with charm and culture.
With a breathtaking mix of Hapsburg palaces, neoclassical concert halls, elegant coffee houses, and galleries filled with masterpieces, Vienna can feel overwhelmingly grand. However, it may surprise you that with a bit of careful planning, you can enjoy a wealth of experiences in this Austrian capital without spending a single euro.
Just a short hop over the Potomac River from Washington, DC, Arlington is famous for being the home of Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon. However, there’s a lighter side to this charming county, presenting an array of wonderful things to see and do away from austere settings.
Budapest’s gastronomic scene is renowned for its paprika-laden Hungarian dishes, which are continually updated to reflect contemporary tastes and international influences. With an ever-evolving culinary landscape, the city is home to an exciting mix of traditional eateries and modern fusion restaurants.
Alexandria offers a mix of historic charm and contemporary style. Established in 1749, this city thrived as a bustling seaport for over 40 years before nearby Washington, DC, emerged as the nation’s capital.
Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe shimmers like a cobalt moon.
It doesn’t matter where you’re from, or what language you speak: excitement surrounding the Olympic Games is universal.
If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram images of overwater bungalows or hotel rooms with stunning ocean views, you may have thought, “I could never afford that!” Many of the world’s best hotels charge $1,000 or more per night. However, these properties are more attainable for the average traveler than one might expect. By leveraging points, you can stay at these luxurious properties for just a fraction of the cost.
Green and blue as far as the eye can see – the dramatic beauty of Basque Country is the stuff of legends. A road trip through the region allows you to explore beyond the gorgeous capitals of Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and San Sebastián, where many hidden gems await discovery.
The capital of Estonia, Tallinn, is often described as a fairy tale, and it’s hard to dispute those accounts.
Famous for its ski slopes, the small mountain town of Bansko, Bulgaria, is drawing savvy travelers all year long with a diverse array of activities. Adventurous mountain lovers, social butterflies, and those seeking tranquility surrounded by nature are sure to find joy in this charming town, which has continuously evolved to surprise visitors. In recent years, Bansko has become a favorite of non-Bulgarians and digital nomads who choose this destination as their new home base—and for good reason.
Though it may feel like the first fresh days of Spring are a recent memory, the end of the summer season is now fast approaching. Therefore, what better way to make the most of the sunshine than planning a blowout break that marks the close of summer 2024?
I’ve been living in Prague for the better part of three decades. Over that time, I’ve witnessed breathtaking changes in the city’s food scene. It used to be that eating out in Prague meant stodgy plates of pork or beef and stale bread dumplings, all swimming in an indecipherable brown sauce. Thankfully, a new generation of chefs, inspired by both traditional recipes and fresh, international influences, is redefining the culinary landscape.
Squeezed in between France, Belgium, and Germany, tiny Luxembourg (pop. 655,000) is something of an oddity, yet is arguably also the most European of the continent’s many nations. A multilingual global hub of business and commerce, Luxembourg is also the world’s only grand duchy. Its cinematic capital city, once an imposing fortress, used its dramatic topography to battle waves of Spanish and French armies.
Combining rugged beauty, maritime history, and a thriving culinary scene, the city of Portland is one of Maine’s shining stars. It showcases the best of New England and has a unique charm.
There’s no question that New York City is the USA’s most exciting city. However, for those who enjoy exploring while keeping fit, this concrete jungle might not seem like the optimal place for perfect runs. Fear not, jogging enthusiasts; the Big Apple has some excellent routes to raise your heart rate and spirits, from riverside runs and park paths to breathtaking bridge crossings. Moreover, these routes can also be enjoyed at a leisurely walking pace.
Ah, Central America – that stunning continent connecting Colombia to Mexico. With two coastlines stretching up the Caribbean Sea and the wild Pacific, this area boasts a delightful mix of coral gardens, frothing waves, and lush emerald jungles inhabited by howler monkeys. Consequently, it is incredibly tough to find a more beach-heavy region on Earth.