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It was morning in Costa Rica, and I was gazing out over the Pacific Ocean from the terrace of a sprawling, hillside villa. Just below me was Playa Flamingo: a mile-long arc...
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).The river has eyes. Flashes of blood red and pearly white peer through curtains of coconut palms along the riverbank. Others push through the...
The weather outside is frightful, thanks to a freak cold snap. But it is toasty indoors, where we are sitting cross-legged on tatami mats around a low Japanese dining table. We are...
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When it comes to cheap travel, everything we do starts with Google Flights – the world's biggest and best airfare search engine. Because Google Flights gives travelers the most comprehensive look at...
Visiting Europe is a top goal for a lot of Americans this summer. I mean, for 20 states in the US, Italy is the most searched summer vacation destination. Plus, with the...
Ramen and sushi are perhaps the most recognizable Japanese dishes, but there are many more bizarre and delicious foods to try when you visit Japan! Japanese cuisine is famous worldwide for its...
While one hemisphere greets the brilliant summer sun, the other welcomes the start of winter. This makes June a perfect time to travel to warm or chilly places and experience the milder...
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Japanese travelers are opting for shorter, cheaper and closer overseas trips during the country's Golden Week holidays as they feel the pinch from the yen weakening to 34-year lows and higher inflation...
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Japan announced the launch of its digital nomad visa in March 2024. However, there are restrictions on which nationalities can apply. We’ve created the accepted Japan digital nomad visa country list of...
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1Niagara Falls, Canadabloodua//Getty ImagesIt’s almost stereotypical to put Niagara Falls on a list of the most beautiful places in the world, but it is magnificently stunning. This natural wonder is made up...
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Living in the United States is not cheap—especially as prices continue to soar, from groceries to transportation to housing. According to recent reports, an American household spends an average of $61,334 per...
Stepping inside a historic, 250-year-old samurai’s home, wielding a 100-year-old REAL katana sword, slicing through rolled tatami, and concluding with a singing bowl meditation… Is this a joke? I first thought whenever...
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Travel I traveled 33 hours to Vietnam but was denied entry because of a common travel mistake I'll never make again Jill Schildhouse 2024-10-01T13:14:08Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share...
Wearing a beautiful kimono, learning about the Japanese chado (Way of Tea), and tasting matcha green tea and wagashi sweets are what you can expect on a traditional Japanese tea ceremony tour...
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What exactly is an expat? It’s not as straightforward as you might think. Ask a handful of expats to define the term and you’ll get a handful of different answers. When it...
It’s no secret that digital nomads are drawn to go Down Under and visit Australia. Before traveling to the other side of the world, though, it’s important to know about the Australia...
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I get it: You want to see Mount Fuji, right? And you are wondering which place to visit, Hakone or Fujikawaguchiko? Like you, I was wondering exactly the same thing when I...
Share The Article Gorgeous as it may be, with its rich biodiversity, centuries-old colonial towns, and delectable cuisine, South America is not exactly well-reputed for being the safest continent compared to Europe,...
Ever dreamt of switching the daily grind for an ocean breeze? How about trading a full email inbox for a cocktail refill, or replacing grey skies with blue horizons? Thanks to an emerging...
