5 of the best road trips in Egypt: deserts, mountains and sea

For those driven by nature, landscapes and the open road, Egypt is the perfect country for a road trip. Beyond the inner city traffic of Cairo, the roads take you along winding coastlines and deep into the mountains, so pack the trunk, prep your favorite playlist and get ready for a cross-country adventure. Scout new ways…

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Simple Pleasure in Milan: How to enjoy a night at the opera for less than €15

In our Simple Pleasures series, our writers show you how you can enjoy a fun and easy-going activity in their city without breaking the bank. Here, writer Stephanie Ong shares her secret for a good time in Milan for less than €15. Milan is my adopted home for good reason. I love that it feels like…

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When to visit Chile

Chile basks in an embarrassment of natural riches, from golden beaches to massive glaciers. So whether you're here to visit volcanoes, to wander through ancient forests or simply to take in the country's magical vineyards or fjords, it pays to get your timings right. Here's our guide for when to go to Chile for your…

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Total Trip: what I spent on a (very) affordable trip to Tirana, Albania

I’m a travel and food writer based in London. Long intrigued by all I had heard about up-and-coming Albania, my partner Dan and I booked a four-day weekend in the capital, Tirana. Though I hadn’t done much research on the city, I was aware that the country as a whole was much cheaper than the…

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