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Ultimate Budapest Guide: Explore Local Favorites
Every time I cross a bridge in Budapest, I’m reminded of the love I have developed for this city over nearly a decade. Its stunning spas, vibrant ruin bars, picturesque hikes through the Buda Hills, and exciting nightlife create an experience that is unforgettable.
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25 Fascinating Travel Facts to Transform Your Perspective on the World
Travel: we sort of know all about it, right? Wrong. Scratch beneath the surface, and it turns out we know nothing of this world. Do you know how long the world’s shortest commercial flight lasts? (Clue: shorter than the time it takes to boil an egg.) How about which country has no rivers? Or what unconventional pizza topping is popular in Sweden?
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Ultimate Guide to Responsible Travel in Chiang Mai
Known for its walled historic centre, buzzy university district, and green countryside dotted with lush waterfalls, serene wát (temples), and peaceful villages, the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai is a popular place to kick back and recharge the batteries. With more than 10 million travellers now descending upon the city every year, making a conscious effort to tread lightly is essential for protecting its charms. From elephant interactions to temple etiquette, here’s how you can support sustainable tourism when you’re in the province of Chiang Mai.
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Ultimate Guide to Pairing Greek Islands for Memorable Island-Hopping
The largest of the Ionian Islands, Corfu has it all: beaches, culture, food, and action. Your first stop, Corfu Town, the island’s elegant capital, oozes charm. Get lost in its quaint pedestrian alleys that are lined with Venetian-style mansions and emerge at the beautiful Liston Arcade. Watch the action along this busy promenade and then visit the must-see sights: the Corfu Museum of Asian Art and the Palaio Frourio.
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Ultimate Mexico City Travel Guide for Locals
I headed down to Mexico more than 20 years ago to study Spanish at the University of Guadalajara. After several years of fine-tuning my language skills, I decided it was time to say adios to the mariachi capital and try my luck in Mexico City, where I currently reside as a travel and entertainment writer. As a Los Angeles native, Mexico City’s near-perfect weather, scintillating social life, and horrendous traffic made me feel right at home.
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Ultimate Guide to Exploring Prague Like a Local
I’m a Czech girl from the eastern part of the country. I moved to Prague to attend university and, after several years abroad, it has become my official base. Now, after more than a decade, I proudly call Prague home.
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Legendary Explorers and Their Iconic Expeditions
In a time before planes, credit cards, and the internet, travel was often as dangerous as it was exciting. However, for millennia, those with a taste for adventure have surrendered to the human impulse to explore the world, discover new cultures, and pave the way for others. The roll call of great historical travelers includes both the well-known and the should-be-better-known. Here are a select few, each of whom exemplifies the curiosity that propels us to explore today.
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Discover Beilstein: A Charming German Town and the Stunning Eltz Castle
The following day in the Moselle Valley was one that, in hindsight, could have benefited from some adjustments.
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Explore 6 Must-Visit Virtual Vacation Destinations
At home and dreaming of all the trips you’ll take when you have the chance? To satisfy that sense of longing for the wider world, a handful of tourism boards have launched initiatives to keep globetrotters connected while they’re stuck on the ground. Though they might not earn you a new passport stamp right away, they’re sure to fuel your wanderlust for future travels. Here are six destinations to visit from afar – at least until you can get there in person.
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Explore Tower-House Trails: Trekking Adventures in Georgia
Beyond wine, hospitality, and Stalin, Georgia conjures up images of majestic mountains. Soaring peaks are fronted by timeless highland tower-house villages. Only 20 years ago, the stunning regions of Khevsureti, Tusheti, and Svaneti were considered danger zones. Today, they are a paradise for hikers.
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Top 6 Picture Books to Inspire Young World Travelers
Parents, teachers, or anyone who has spent ample time with children can surely appreciate how malleable they are. Under the right conditions and guidance, those little ones can grow up to become well-rounded adults.
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Top European Travel Books to Ignite Your Wanderlust
Wandering the streets of great European cities one row of typeset print at a time is a centuries-old tradition—one that still allows readers to travel not only through countries and across continents but in and out of time as well.
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Top Culinary Experiences in Guadalajara, Mexico
When it comes to foodie travel inMexico, Mexico City usually steals the spotlight. Rarely, if ever, does Mexico’s second-largest city,Guadalajara, make the cut. However, the “City of Endless Spring” is also a city of endless good eats and drinks, ranging from hyper-local specialties liketortas ahogadas(drowned sandwiches) to Mexican twists on American classics like pulled pork and mac and cheese, alongside a thriving beer scene.
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The Final Dragon: Epic Adventures Await
Join us on a journey to discover where the last dragon lay… This was one of those unexpectedly delightful days! I had often passed by this charming village but had never explored it until today. In search of adventure, our group stumbled upon this quaint hidden gem.
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Ultimate Guide to Planning Your British Road Trip Adventure
There is genuinely no superior method to explore the UK than embarking on a road trip across the nation.
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Unique Shopping Destinations in Athens You Can’t Miss
From flea markets in Monastiraki to high-end boutique browsing,Athenshas something for every shopper. For designer boutiques, go glam in fancier parts of town like Kolonaki. However, if bargaining for hours to get the best price on a rug is more your shopping style, it’s the many Athenian markets that are calling your name.
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Discover the Best Reasons to Find a Penpal Today
Now that I’m an adult, long gone are the days of childhood family vacations and summer camp. Moreover, I dare say the times of penpals seem to have passed. Nowadays, we are more likely to trade emails, send texts, or follow each other on social media to stay in touch. However, finding a friend with similar hobbies and interests can be the connectivity we all need during this time of social distancing.
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Experiencing Digital Nomad Life During COVID-19
Travel writer and digital nomad Lauren Keith shares her experiences during the coronavirus pandemic, and what a “stay at home” order means when there’s no place to call home.
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Exploring Tokyo: Shiodome, Shibuya Crossing & Shinjuku Highlights
Following my previous photo diary detailing our experiences in Tokyo, here’s an account of our initial day in the city.
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