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East Devon and west Dorset ‘Slow’ travel guide. Expert local insights and holiday tips featuring Exeter, Exmouth, Seaton, Sidmouth, Beer, Lyme Regis, the Jurassic Coast, Blackdown Hills and the River Otter. Covers...
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If you’re looking to travel in February and wondering where on earth to go, take inspiration from your fellow travelers: Check out their reviews recounting their favorite February trips. Our intrepid travelers...
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In much of the world, July is synonymous with vacation, and for good reason: It’s peak summertime in the Northern Hemisphere, with greenery (and wildlife) in full display, and festivals of arts...
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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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Nairobi — A Kenyan government requirement that foreigners register online three days before traveling to the country has made the East African nation among the most difficult countries to visit in Africa,...
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September is a smart month for many places around the world, thanks to fewer tourists and shoulder-season deals. Below are some of your smartest September trip options. (For other months of the...
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Somewhere between the water pistol attacks in Barcelona, the hunger strike in the Canary Islands, new fees in Venice and cruise ship restrictions in Greece, it’s become clear: locals in many of...
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The world might not be enough, but it’s enough to be getting on with. It’s big, exciting and ever-changing so, in response, at Nomad Capitalist we annually update our list of countries...
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Formerly known as monkeypox, mpox is a contagious disease that comes from the same family as smallpox. While nowhere near as fatal as smallpox, monkeypox causes similar symptoms such as rash, swollen lymph...
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Countries that have issued advice include Australia, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Malaysia.The Nigerian government advised its citizens to avoid “political processions and protests, rallies or marches”, avoid crowded areas, and be vigilant and...
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For many people, seeing wild animals in their native habitat is their favorite reason to travel; that’s the common thread in the trip reviews you’ll read below. True wildlife sightings can’t be...
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Have you heard of my WOW Moments project? “Wendy’s WOW Moments” are surprise insider experiences that help make a trip extraordinary. WOW List travelers earn them by submitting reviews of their trips....
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Americans have been warned against travelling to certain parts of Africa, with a string of updated advisories issued by the U.S. State Department in recent weeks.Meanwhile, many other countries on the continent...
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There are a lot of people who play a role in making a WOW trip exceptional, but it’s the private local guides who are the linchpin. These on-the-ground fixers bring to life...
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Travel insurance is one of the murkiest parts of planning a trip. Do you actually need it? And what does it cover? And why would another country require visitors to have it?...
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Kigali, Rwanda CNN — Even Africa’s wealthiest man has trouble traveling in his own continent. Despite doing business in multiple countries, Nigerian-born Aliko Dangote complains he faces far more hurdles crossing Africa...
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With international travel in full bloom post-pandemic and lots of people on the move (to the point of, at times, creating overtourism issues), it is important to read up about your destination...
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South Africa finally has a “digital nomad visa” (DNV), aimed at foreigners who wish to spend up to three years working remotely in the country. It might be long overdue, but freelancers...
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