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The 5 Most Spectacular Train Journeys in the World
Swiss steam, a 285 km/h Shinkansen, the Harry Potter viaduct, Sri Lanka's blue train for under $3: our top 5. And No. 1 is neither Swiss no…
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Overtourism: Where You Have to Pay to Enter in 2026
Access ticket, lodging tax, cruise levy or simply a quota: a complete, dated rundown of the cities and sites charging for entry in 2026, wi…
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Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan: Which One Should You Choose?
Silk Road museum cities or the nomadic mountains of the Tian Shan? An honest comparison of Central Asia's two gateways: 2026 visa rules, fl…
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Iran
Travelling to Iran in 2026: Is It Safe? What Nobody Tells You
Active armed conflict, travel advisories at their highest level, arbitrary detention risk... but also very low street crime. The sourced fa…
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Spain
Tapas in Spain: where, what and how to order them
Free or paid tapas, Basque pintxos, dishes by region, the words to order and a 2025-2026 budget: the gourmet guide to eating like a Spaniar…
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Tunisia
Kerkouane: The Only Intact Punic City in the World
Kerkouane is the only Punic city to reach us intact, abandoned around 250 BC and never rebuilt. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, it…
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Austria
Hallstatt Without the Crowds: Best Time to Visit and How to Get There by Bus
How to visit Hallstatt without the crowds: the best time slot (before 9am or after 4pm), the seasons to avoid, getting there car-free by ÖB…
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Egypt
Cairo to the Giza Pyramids Without a Taxi: Metro, Bus and Shuttle
How to reach the Giza Pyramids from central Cairo without a taxi or tour: Metro Line 2, public bus, the on-site plateau shuttle, prices in …
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Italy
Como to Bellagio Without a Car: Ferry, Bus and Boat Piers
Get to Bellagio without a car from Milan, Como or Varenna: Trenord train + ferry, slow or fast Navigazione Laghi boat, the C130 bus, prices…
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Netherlands
Amsterdam to Giethoorn by Train and Bus, Without a Tour
Reach the roadless village of Giethoorn from Amsterdam on your own: NS train to Steenwijk, bus 70, prices in euros (and USD), OVpay tap-to-…
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Top Halloween Travel Destinations for Spooky Vacations
Halloween, with its eerie atmosphere and mystical charm, is the perfect time to explore destinations that embrace the strange and unexplain…