Wildlife to diving and festivals: when to visit Kenya

With about half the country on either side of the equator, Kenya’s climate isn’t a straightforward split of dry and wet seasons. In fact, its dry season has a short wet season, and its wet season is interrupted by a dry one – clear as mud? What this means is there’s not exactly a single…

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Here’s how to visit Ghana on a budget

With its stunning beaches, incredible wildlife and vibrant cities, you'd be forgiven for assuming a trip to gorgeous Ghana would come with a hefty price tag. However, favorable currency exchange rates make Ghana a generally budget-friendly destination – but, as everywhere, the costs of traveling solo here can quickly add up if you're not careful. With…

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The Mixtape California: the ultimate food road trip guide

If you love food, it might be hard to choose where in California to plan a trip. From the rural Redwoods of Northern California, to the sun-soaked southern shores, to the inland mountains and deserts, chefs have been getting creative in California for a long time. You really can’t go wrong anywhere in the state,…

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The Mixtape California: the ultimate culture road trip guide

From the picturesque beaches of Southern California to the tech fairytales of Silicon Valley and many other places, California seems to embody inspiration. Whether you find the mountains, the beach, the forests, or the agricultural valleys stir your creative juices, The Golden State can serve as the background for your masterpiece in whatever medium it…

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The Mixtape California: the ultimate city road trip guide

California is rightfully praised for its natural wonders, from the crashing pacific to the towering redwoods and jaw-dropping granite peaks of Yosemite. But just as impressive in their own way are the Golden State’s dynamic cities – as diverse and exciting as any in the U.S. One of the world's great cultural cities, Los Angeles,…

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The Mixtape California: the ultimate outdoors road trip guide

It may be a cliche, but California is truly an outdoor playground. From the sun-kissed beaches of Southern California to the inland deserts and mountain slopes, to the rivers and Redwoods up north, there is no shortage of ways to escape the Golden State’s big cities, stretch your legs, and experience jaw-dropping scenery.  Because California…

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The Mixtape California: the ultimate family road trip guide

No matter your age, California is one big playground. From frolicking among the towering Redwoods along the north coast to digging your toes in the sand of Southern California’s picture-perfect beaches, both the young and the young-at-heart have plenty of ways to explore the Golden State. To help craft the perfect plan, we turned to…

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The best times to visit Nashville for music, culture and outdoor adventures

Nashville takes the science of entertainment seriously, making it a lively place to visit year round. That said, Music City adopts many different personalities throughout the year and assessing your areas of interest (and your tolerance for heat and severe weather) prior to booking a trip will ensure you make the most of your adventure…

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