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There are plenty of people out there with travel superpowers. Some people can sleep anywhere (even in the middle seat). Others seem to be immune to jet lag. While I’m sad not...
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Even if you’ve been to Mexico before, chances are you have yet to experience its passenger rail network. The country isn’t known for train travel, certainly not the way Europe is, but...
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Home to some of the planet's greatest artworks, historical monuments and food – and with the kind of varied landscapes that you often have to cross continents to see – Italy elates, inspires...
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To experience Spain like a local, you might slow-travel around the vineyards and villages of Catalonia with their traditional artisan cultures, escape the heat in Asturias or discover the more laid-back side of Ibiza with its pristine beaches...
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Italy’s heavyweight cultural heritage, staggering natural beauty, historic city centers, jewellike islands and unbeatable cuisine make it a magnet for tourists the world over. Which also means that its most popular areas,...
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Think riding the rails is a thing of the past in the USA? Think again.Although the USA has the largest network of roads in the world, it’s also an ideal country to see...
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Tucked up against the borders of Austria and Slovenia, Friuli Venezia Giulia is not only one of Italy’s hardest-to-pronounce regions, but one of its least-visited.Far removed from the crowds that throng Florence,...
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It comes four times a century, bringing crowds and chaos but also faith and beauty. In Rome, 2025 is the year of the Vatican Jubilee. For Catholics that means it’s a holy...
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If working remotely in Japan for six months as a digital nomad sounds like your idea of heaven, we have some good news. Whether you want to get cosy in a tiny...
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This series of articles about credit cards, points and miles, and budgeting for travel is brought to you in partnership with The Points Guy.Advertiser Disclosure: This post contains references to products from...
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It may be the second-smallest country in Central America but Belize delivers across the board.Eco-adventures by the score, cultural heritage as diverse as the landscape, Maya temples that tower over modern human-made...
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Lombok, often referred to as Bali’s quieter sibling, has sweeping coastlines, white sand beaches, lust-worthy surf and one of Indonesia’s most sought-after mountain treks. Calling it diverse would be an understatement. It’s...
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At Lonely Planet, we love a dream trip. We are always looking for destinations that you can’t find anywhere else. And South America has countless opportunities for adventures that check an item...
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Traveling through Southeast Asia is a rite of passage for many backpackers on a budget, but this stunning region also appeals to vacationers looking for adventure, nature, or to lounge on a...
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The drive along Italy's Amalfi Coast, preferably in a vintage Alfa Romeo Spider, is the stuff of travel legend.And it's just one of dozens of epic road trip routes in this fascinating,...
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A floating open-air museum, Venice is one of the world’s greatest cities and someplace that everyone wants to visit at least once. But that greatness also makes it crowded, and a whistle-stop tour...
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With a durable peace deal in place that has opened up vast swathes of the countryside and an ever-growing number of international visitors, Colombia has become one of the most sought-after stops...
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Strap up your hiking boots and head out on Switzerland's newest hiking trail: ViaBerna.The new 300km hiking trail combines cities, lakes and mountains, showcasing the country's scenery to hikers of all abilities....
With eight million people, Bogotá is Colombia’s largest city. Its most vibrant one, too.While such size makes the place sound intimidating, most of Bogotá’s main attractions are in fact located in a...
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For years, backpackers, students, holiday makers and families have enjoyed riding the rails across Europe to discover the cultures and charms of different countries across the continent. Train travel across Europe is...
