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Thailand is known for many things.Ornate temples, dizzying skyscrapers, the native home of the Siamese cat, the birthplace of Red Bull, and more recently, the site of the third season of the...
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Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the north, and Vietnam to the east.
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February is a prime time for many spots in the tropics and the Southern Hemisphere. Below are some of your smartest February trip options. Click the black buttons below to connect with a...
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An illustrated guide to the drive between Kutaisi and Zugdidi – the ‘Monument Route’ in Samegrelo. Of all the drives in Georgia I know and love, it’s the 120-kilometre (75-mile) stretch of...
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The wide array of places that are great in January may surprise you. If that’s your time frame for a trip, take inspiration from your fellow travelers’ reviews of their favorite January...
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This year is already shaping up to be another momentous one for international travel, likely even to break the records set in 2024. While Western Europe is still incredibly popular—especially so now,...
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expedia’s 2025 Air Hacks Report is debunking myths, revealing July, a peak summer travel time, is the cheapest month to travel. Average air ticket prices are up to 11 per cent...
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Meli Emerte, a volunteer with the Bali-based NGO Sungai Watch, takes part in a clean up of plastic waste during a beach clean-up on Kedonganan Beach. As I walked out towards one...
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Whether you’re searching for a festive holiday trip or a getaway between the Thanksgiving and Christmas rushes (one of the most affordable travel windows of the year), there are many more fantastic...
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Share The Article Last Updated 20 seconds agoThe New Year has finally arrived! While many of us convince ourselves we'll activate a hard reset at the turn of midnight with a sudden...
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Asia is an amazing region of the world: known for its breadth of diverse food traditions and ancient history, it’s no wonder many younger adventurers are particularly interested in visiting. We expect Asia...
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The evidence is there: travel is at a tipping point, with more people crisscrossing the globe than ever before at a time when climate change is making itself felt at a much...
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Cracking open bottles of ice-cold Beer Lao, we gaze across the Mekong River, eyes peeled for elusive elephants amidst the oil-green cliffs and stormy jungle before the sky, heavy with rain, turns...
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Everyone has their own ingredients for a dream trip. It might be an irresistible opportunity to see someone, or something. A chance to accompany a friend on a work or personal commitment...
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I’m a huge fan of winter travel—a specific type of winter travel, that is. From December through February, I’m prone to plan trips to places like Sweden, Poland, and Germany. Where I...
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As you plan your travels for the year ahead, you’d be wise to keep in mind where everybody else is going. These are the most popular countries for 2025 trips already booked...
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Share The Article When you think of Asia, it's probably the terraced paddies of Vietnam, the riotous party scene of Thailand, or maybe the island-dotted seas of Indonesia that come to mind––who...
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Share The Article Mysterious aromas, rhythmic city sounds, and a way of life that is truly magnetizing – this whirlwind of senses is what you'll find exploring one bustling Asian city. With...
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Wendy asked me, as a former picture editor at The New York Times and the Associated Press, to single out ten of my favorite pictures that our travelers shot and sent in...
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In 2022, I quit my job to fulfill my longtime dream of traveling the world full-time for a year and a half. My journey through 12 countries in Asia and six in...
