Top neighborhoods to explore in Sydney

Cheeky, brash, intoxicating Sydney has been naturally blessed like few other cities on Earth. A sixty-kilometer string of glorious sandy beaches bracket one of the world’s most spectacular harbors: it’s an Australian icon where getting outdoors is everything, whether you are surfing the waves, marveling on a coastal walk or al fresco dining on sumptuous…

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Why Botswana’s new heavy metal festival is worth traveling for

A big festival is an excellent reason to plan a trip - but if you're looking for an off-the-beaten path experience, you're going to need a guide. Here, writer Jamie Fullerton explains why Bostwana's heavy metal festival is worth traveling for and how to make it happen. Botswana's heavy metal scene is one of Africa's…

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The 10 best road trips in Ireland

With its small size, many travelers try to pack their island adventures into a seven-day road trip around Ireland. But with epic landscapes and hidden treasures across the island, travelers willing to slow down and savor one region will be rewarded. From the craggy coastlines of the Dingle Peninsula, to the mythical magic of the Giant's…

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The best things to eat and drink in Costa Rica

Traditional Costa Rican fare, for the most part, is comfort food, consisting largely of beans and rice, fried plantains and the occasional slab of chicken, fish or beef. Recently locals have started to experiment more with the country’s fresh and plentiful produce. The results have been inspiring and delicious.  Considering the extent of the coastline,…

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A Postcard from Rome: My trip to Italy in photos

Marcia DeSanctis, an author and journalist from Connecticut, shares a snapshot of a recent trip to Rome, highlighting the best places to eat, drink and sleep in — and what you shouldn't miss. On my way from visiting family in Bologna, en route to a work trip in Cairo, I did what any sensible person…

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The perfect New England fall road trip for 2022

Touring New England in search of autumn’s changing colors has become so popular it has sprouted its own subculture of “leaf-peepers.” Immerse yourself in the fall harvest spirit with the ultimate road trip:  New England's Best Fall Foliage Driving Tour Trip length: 5–7 days; 424 miles (682km)Best time to go: Late September to mid-OctoberEssential photo: Kent Falls set against…

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Top 5 easy day trips from Sydney

Sure, Sydney has enough going on to make even the most hardened traveler consider selling up and sticking down roots here, but step out a little further and you’ll soon discover that this entire region of Australia brims with breathtaking natural beauty, Aboriginal and colonial history, and plenty of domestic critters to spot.  The Blue…

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The best ways to get around Cape Town safely

Cape Town climbs the slopes of Table Mountain, spreads down the Cape Peninsula, and sprawls across the surrounding flatlands, making it a large city to get around. The city center is reasonably compact and navigable on foot, but many highlights lie outside its limits. The best forms of transport are hire car, Uber, and MyCiTi…

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