Postcard from Glasgow: my Scottish city break in pics

Amy Mulvaney, a journalist from Dublin, shares her favorite spots from a recent trip to the Scottish city of Glasgow. I visited Glasgow for a weekend in mid-October with my boyfriend and friends, arriving on Friday afternoon and returning home on Sunday night. A flying visit, sure, but by the end of our three days…

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The top 5 road trips in Jordan

Exploring Jordan on a road trip affords you access to places unreachable by public transportation, giving you the freedom to choose your own adventure along the way, rather than being tied to the timeline of a set tour.  But driving in Jordan also often means interpreting unwritten rules of the road while navigating congested streets. For travelers…

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How to find your way around in Tulum: from playa to pueblo

Tulum is a city of two halves: pueblo (town) and playa (beach), connected by a dusty paved road called Avenida Cobá. It’s not hard to get around either area – biking is popular and public transportation is robust – but the two areas are different. Tulum Pueblo is a small gritty town that’s bustling with…

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23 Very Best Things to Do in Jersey City (by a local)

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How to navigate California – Lonely Planet

It's become an iconic image of travel in the United States – a red convertible, top down, cruising such classic California thoroughfares as the Pacific Coast Highway or across the Golden Gate Bridge. California seems synonymous with cars – and rentals are of course available – but you can easily get around without ever touching a…

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4 best road trips in Peru

Traveling to lesser-known pre-Incan archaeological sites, lush jungles and tranquil beaches almost always requires a bit of land transport in Peru. Why not take control and set the pace of your Peru exploration by hiring or renting a car for an epic road trip? While car rental prices in Peru are steep compared to bus…

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The best things to do in California that no one has told you about yet

California has a reputation for sunshine, beaches and palm trees – but that’s only part of the picture. As well as the longest coastline in the continental USA, the Golden State offers small-town getaways, snowy adventures, fine food and wine, Indigenous culture and unique natural encounters. Get trusted guidance to the world's most breathtaking experiences delivered…

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