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The Philippines is known for many things with its food and culture being two important aspects. Another popular fact about the Philippines is the many islands in its region, totalling to over...
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Italy is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. The views and panoramas of Italy are famous across the globe and represent places to visit at...
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This was published 4 years agoBy Julie Miller Updated June 18, 2019 — 5.06pmfirst published at 8.45amNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeFrom a tourist perspective, Ambon is no Bali. Western...
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Moalboal: where the sand, sea and sky meet. CDND PHOTO / Immae Lachica CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s the weekend and you’re yearning to go out of the house for a well-deserved...
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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailJakarta has been rocked by violent demonstrations and political unrest following the announcement of the...
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This was published 5 years agoNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeThe contemporary exhibition space at Museum MACAN punches above its weight in terms of local and international art.Credit: ShutterstockTHE ONE...
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What $1,000 can get you is extremely relative. In Manhattan or LA, it could land you a fraction of a one-bedroom apartment for the month, or a weekend in a decent hotel....
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Since Boracay’s reopening in October after a six-month hiatus, the island has seen many travellers flocking back to the Philippines. However, while Boracay is the most popular island in the archipelago, most...
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The romantic boot of Italy is known for its varied geography, with something for everyone’s taste from plentiful seacoast, inland hills speckled with dreamy medieval towns, and alpine peaks. If you love...
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Indonesia has been hit by a volcanic eruption just days after an earthquake and tsunami devastated the islands.Mount Soputan in Sulawesi has erupted, throwing ash more than 6,000 metres into the air...
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Raw natural magnetism, historic sites and amazing beaches: Lombok is ready to steal the spotlight as Indonesia’s next island darling. Previously recognised simply as Bali’s sister island, Lombok is now a full-grown...
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For many, Seville (in Spanish, Sevilla) is the romantic, passionate heart of Andalucía, the large Autonomous Community that covers much of southern Spain. A city of nearly infinite charm, Seville (population about...
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Palau may be (vaguely) remembered for being the setting of the tenth season of American CBS competitive reality television series Survivor. Yet, most would probably have never considered a trip there. This...
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MOUNT Agung volcano in Bali erupted again, stranding thousands of tourists and forcing villagers to flee the Indonesian island's "danger zone" but the international airport has now reopened.Months after an earlier series...
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Most travelers skim Java, seeing the usual temples and volcanoes, instead of discovering the beauty and distinctive culture of the island. Nomad Kirsten shares her tips for exploring Java beyond the tourist...
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Castello Il Borgo Banfi at sunset. Lauren Mowery This article is part two of a three-part feature on traveling slowly across Tuscany. Read Part 1 on Maremma. While Italians might balk at...
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destination practicalitiesEverything we know about Japan’s new six-month digital nomad visaFeb 16, 2024 • 4 min readDigital nomads rejoice! Japan's new six-month visa means you could soon be working from Tokyo. Our...
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25 February 2022By Lindsey Galloway,Features correspondentJane Sweeney/Getty ImagesIn these five spots, expats will likely be greeted with a warm welcome, a helping hand and a friendly smile.For many expats, finding new friends...
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Getty ImagesFollowing this summer's heated protests against overtourism, there's some good news. For every overcrowded tourist spot in Europe, there are plenty of places around the world that need more visitors.St Mark's...
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Travel 16 trips everyone should take in Asia in 2017 Sarah Schmalbruch and Sophie-Claire Hoeller 2016-12-13T16:59:25Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy Link lighning bolt...
