11 unmissable places to visit in Portugal: wine, history and gorgeous beaches

Lisbon and Porto get all the love, but there's so much more to Portugal than its captivating historic cities. Golden beaches, mountainous parks and lush river valleys are among the many highlights of this small Iberian nation. Every region has its own diverse attractions, and finding the best place to go depends largely on your…

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Here are 16 of the best experiences in San Francisco

Famously beautiful, San Francisco is one of the most filmed, photographed and Instagrammed places in the world. And it’s even better in real life. Pictures can never capture the taste of mouth-watering, farm-fresh dishes, the clang of the cable car and the truly joyous celebrations of individuality you’ll find on any visit here. But where do you start…

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The best time to go to Mexico City: festivals, events and weather

There’s really no wrong time of year to visit Mexico City. Its always-temperate weather, extensive and affordable hotel and dining scene, and breadth of culture make it ideal for nearly every kind of traveler. As one of the world’s largest cities, it can feel overwhelming, but it’s a city of neighborhoods, each with its own…

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Tips for Travelling Safely and Economically Wherever You Go

Heads up: some of the links on this site are affiliate links. If you click and make a booking or purchase, I’ll make a commission (at no extra cost to you). I partner with companies I personally use and the $$ goes towards creating more awesome, free travel content.  Many people love to travel for…

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How to get around in Croatia: buses, boats, bikes, and a bit of railway magic

Getting around Croatia is generally a breeze. Croatia’s bus network connects almost everywhere and is a great option, especially on a budget. If you’re touring the coast, you can hop on ferries to reach mainland cities and the islands. Driving is fairly straightforward, and lets you reach destinations that aren’t well-served by public transportation. Flights…

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On a journey through Sardinia, bread on the table and insulin in the pocket

Sardinia is known for its cuisine and the longevity of its people. But it also has one of the highest rates of type one diabetes in the world.  To you, the table at Somu looks like this: the amuse-bouches arrive as perfect as a baby’s toes; the oyster is so precisely presented it could have…

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6 of the best road trips to Grand Canyon National Park

So, you’ve decided this much: Grand Canyon National Park will be the end point of your next road trip. The next questions are where will your journey begin, and how will you get to such a remote part of the US? Before you get to the varying terrains within the Arizona park itself, you'll experience…

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