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A Booking.com survey reveals travelers prioritize authenticity and sustainability, as 47% seek local connections in less-traveled areas and 53% favor eco-friendly accommodations with natural elements like green spaces.A 2023 American Express study...
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As our Rocky Mountaineer train winds through the spectacular scenery, I fall into chatting with the woman standing next to me on the open-air platform between carriages. She tells me she has...
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As I write this from my tiny rental flat in Murches, Portugal—a village three miles north of the popular expat haven Cascais—the wind is howling and dogs bark in the distance. The...
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Day 1) Aug 28th, 2024 – London to ParisMoneer: D-Day for me. Slow travel? It wasn’t even on my radar.As a guy who spends most of his working hours selling suits in...
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Next stop, the Spud State? National Geographic has published its annual list of “Best of the World” travel destinations for 2025 — and it’ll have you jetting everywhere from obscure Indonesian islands to...
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Cozy up, tune in, and let these creators inspire your future travel plans. As winter’s chill sets in, your wanderlust might be craving an escape. Satisfy that urge by embarking on virtual...
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The change, which honors an election promise made by Meloni’s coalition, has been criticized by the political left and LGBTQ+ rights groups as inhumane and discriminatory. Supporters of the law, meanwhile, say...
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Gone are the days when dining alone felt awkward. These days, more and more travelers are embracing solo travel. In Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report, over 50 percent of respondents reported that they...
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Australia is likely near the top of many travelers' bucket lists, but those long 14-hour flights to get there aren't exactly budget-friendly. When most travelers fire up a search for flights to...
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Italy is a top bucket list destination for many travelers thanks to its distinct history, culture, architecture, and food. This romantic European country is surprisingly diverse, with landscapes ranging from quiet fishing...
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Share The Article Last Updated 14 mins agoWhether it's for the delectable cuisine, mild Mediterranean climate, or ancient heritage, Italy is on the radar of millions of Americans flying across the pond...
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Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which earn me a small commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Thank you for reading and supporting my blog!Of all the cities...
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This less-traveled South American country has small crowds, excellent food and drink, and an inspired art scene.<img class="caas-img caas-lazy has-preview" alt="Leonid Andronov/Getty Images The Artigas Mausoleum in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay."...
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Overseas Americans are entitled to certain tax breaks assuming various qualifications are met. One of the significant tax breaks is the ability to exclude from taxable income certain amounts provided by an...
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Visitors at Komodo National Park’s iconic Pink Beach and Long Pink Beach have raised concerns over the lack of basic amenities, particularly toilets, as tour guides and local vendors echo the need...
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Slow travel is a way of traveling that encourages us to cultivate experiences rather than counting them There’s a particular joy in discovery that comes when you allow yourself to slow down,...
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I have always been a r/OneBag traveler. In my twenties and thirties, it was euphemistically called “backpacking,” even if actual hiking in the wilderness was only rarely involved. Bringing that one tiny...
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Honorable MentionsWe try a lot of bags! Here are others that just did not earn a place in our top picks.Photograph: Martin CizmarCarl Friedrik Carry-On for $545: This British brand positions itself...
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Connie Park/NYT WirecutterTop pickThis durable bag’s clamshell design makes organizing your stuff easy. And its strap design allows you to wear it on your back or carry it in your hand while...
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Connie Park/NYT WirecutterTop pickThis spinner carry-on offers the best balance of size, value, reliability, and durability, plus high-end details. It’s backed by a lifetime warranty.Buying OptionsThis two-wheeled carry-on bag isn’t as maneuverable,...
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