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Marrakech or Fez: Which Imperial City Should You Choose?

Pick Marrakech for an easy first trip in the sun, with the Atlas, the Agafay desert and Essaouira within day-trip reach. Pick Fez for the l…

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Travelling During Ramadan: What Changes in Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Turkey and Oman

Can you travel during Ramadan? Yes, and in tourist areas it barely gets in the way. But the rules differ from one country to the next: in O…

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New Year's Eve Abroad: 8 Cities to Celebrate In (and What It Costs)

Vienna, Madrid, Reykjavik, New York: most of the big 31 December parties are free. London and Sydney's best viewpoints charge, while Berlin…

Travel guide United Arab Emirates

Dubai and Abu Dhabi: the must-sees for a first trip

A first trip to Dubai with a side trip to Abu Dhabi: the Burj Khalifa, old Dubai and its souks, the Al Marmoom desert, the beaches, Louvre …

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Travel eSIMs: How They Work and What They Really Cost

A travel eSIM installs in five minutes from a QR code and costs €8.50 (about $10) for three days of unlimited data in Thailand. But inside …

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Entering the US in 2026: what it really costs a visa-waiver traveller

A $40 ESTA, a visa that can reach $435, and a phone that may be unlocked at the border: what entering the United States really costs a Euro…

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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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Refused at the Gate: Six Border Rules That Trip Travellers Up in 2026

Valid passport, paid ticket, and still turned away at the desk. Six entry rules explain almost every refusal in 2026: biometric borders, th…

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Travelling in 2026: What Has Actually Changed for EU Citizens

EES, ETIAS, the UK ETA, tourist taxes and short-term rentals: what genuinely applies to an EU traveller in 2026, and what you are being tol…

Travel guide Japan

Japan itinerary: 3 weeks from Tokyo to Kyoto

Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima: the complete 21-day Golden Route plan, with the real Japan Rail Pass maths, the 2026 cherry blossom …

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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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Solo Female Travel: Safe Destinations and Practical Tips

Yes, traveling solo is safe and increasingly common. Our 2025-2026 destinations, concrete tips and apps to travel with confidence, not anxi…