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The sunny beaches of the Algarve make the perfect backdrop for a wide range of activities. You can hike along a sea cliff, surf world-class breaks or look for birds and dolphins just offshore. There are teeming markets to explore, islands to wander across and maritime museums packed with relics from the past. Get local…
Want to skip the traffic on your next visit to beautiful Cornwall? Hop on the Night Riviera sleeper train from London Paddington. Not far from midnight, London’s Paddington station is settling down for the night. The final commuter services to the Thames Valley are taking on their mix of late-staying evening workers and post-party revelers. Beneath…
In our A Total Trip franchise, writers document what they spent on a recent getaway. In this edition, Sally Kirby, shows us how she combined budget spending in Morocco's Essaouira with some luxe treats. I’m a writer and yoga teacher based in Taghazout, Morocco. While I love the ebb and flow of my simple life…
Home to over 100 beaches, the Algarve has some of Europe’s most beautiful coastline. Portugal’s southernmost region features plenty of famous resort towns (Albufeira, Lagos and Vilamoura chief among them), but you’ll find a wide array of sparkling shores in every part of the region. Get local insight on destinations all over the world with…
For decades, the most popular Greek islands have attracted thousands of visitors drawn to the immaculate beauty, the rich history, and the infinite blue of the Aegean sea and sky. But other destinations have remained under the radar – cherished privileges for the Greeks and well-kept secrets for savvy travelers. Away from the crowds and…
Greek food is widely celebrated around the world, but in reality there is no such thing as a single Greek cuisine. Each region has its own distinct tastes and recipes shaped over the centuries by the regional traditions, the local produce, and the area’s cultural influences. The islands of the Northern Aegean, untouched by mass…
In the past decade, the Nigerian government has made efforts to improve the country’s Ease of Doing Business ranking. In 2017, it announced new visa considerations for business travelers and tourists. This was updated with the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020. If you’re traveling to Nigeria for tourism, sports, entertainment, medical or religious reasons you qualify…
Such is England’s reach on popular culture, you may think you already know the country before you visit. Though if you’re expecting to be surrounded by a bunch of well-heeled James Bonds or a gaggle of eccentric Monty Python characters, then think again. While the everyday English aren’t quite the same as how they’re portrayed…
In our 5 Shops series, we’ll point you in the direction of our favorite independent shops across some of the world’s best cities. From food markets to bookshops, vintage and homegrown design, we’ve found a diverse and exciting mix of local retailers where you can pick up one-of-a-kind pieces. It may be the city where…