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    Escape the crowds in France at these 9 hidden gems

    Jun 13, 2024 • 7 min read

    France's most iconic sites often come with a crowd. Here are some alternative places to visit.

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    How to get a working holiday visa for Australia

    Jun 11, 2024 • 5 min read

    Dreaming of moving to Australia? Here’s all you need to know if you are thinking of applying for a working holiday visa.

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    Machu Picchu has new routes for 2024 – here's what you need to know

    Jun 11, 2024 • 5 min read

    Starting this month, Machu Picchu has introduced new circuits to preserve the archeological site. Here's how to find the right route for you.

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    Dolly Parton unveils Dollywood’s newest attraction

    Jun 3, 2024 • 6 min read

    Country legend Dolly Parton shows no signs of slowing down with the opening of a new museum at her namesake theme park.

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    New Zealand has a new Great Walk, and bookings are about to open

    May 20, 2024 • 7 min read

    New Zealand’s newest Great Walk opens to the public in October 2024. Here's everything you need to know to book a place on these multiday hikes.

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    sustainable travel

    Venice launches its experimental entry fee today. Here's what visitors need to know

    Apr 25, 2024 • 5 min read

    In an effort to regulate the number of tourists within the city, Venice is introducing a new booking system for visitors.

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    Cannabis is legal in Thailand, but it's complicated: what travelers need to know

    Apr 24, 2024 • 5 min read

    Thailand is now in the weed game but it's not all green: an expert's guide to the new cannabis rules.

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    attraction

    Rome to revamp historic center with new visitor-friendly promenade

    Apr 19, 2024 • 4 min read

    A new walkway will make it easier to navigate Rome's ancient sites. But what does it mean for the locals?

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    air travel

    Now landing in Ireland: JetBlue launches a new route from NYC to Dublin

    Apr 3, 2024 • 6 min read

    JetBlue has launched a new route from New York City to Dublin, and we were lucky enough to try it out.

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    sustainable travel

    Japan tackles overtourism with restrictions for some iconic sites

    Mar 27, 2024 • 5 min read

    Japan is set to limit visitors at some popular attractionsso that sites don't suffer from overtourism. Here's what you need to know.

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    attraction

    Barcelona's La Sagrada Família set to be completed in 2026 - 144 years after construction began

    Mar 26, 2024 • 3 min read

    The Antoni Gaudí-designed church has been under construction for more than a century

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    The Galápagos Islands will double its fee for visitors in August 2024. Here’s why

    Mar 25, 2024 • 2 min read

    To combat overtourism and promote sustainability, authorities on the Galápagos Islands are raising fees this summer for most visitors from US$100 to $200.

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    art and culture

    Is Spain's late-night dining culture about to change?

    Mar 22, 2024 • 5 min read

    Late-night dining has recently been criticized by a government minister in Spain. So could things be about to change?

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    wildlife and nature

    California is set for an impressive super bloom season - here's where to see the wildflowers

    Mar 13, 2024 • 3 min read

    Weather conditions this year may be just right to bring wildflower super blooms to life in parts of California.

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    tips and advice

    "Hands off Molly Malone" and other tips for visitors to Ireland

    Mar 5, 2024 • 3 min read

    Irish people are famouslyvery friendly and easygoing, yet certain behaviors are sure to rankle.

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    train travel

    Book your tickets... Europe's newest night train will link these grandiose cities

    Feb 29, 2024 • 2 min read

    Passengers can travel from Brussels to Prague (and even link up with London) on a cross-border night train service.

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    Yet another potential tourist fee - this time for Seville

    Feb 28, 2024 • 3 min read

    Plaza de España is one of the most-visited attractions in Spain.

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    sustainable travel

    Planning a trip to Hawaii? You might have to pay a tourism tax

    Feb 21, 2024 • 2 min read

    Hawaii’s governor, Josh Green, proposed a $25 climate fee on tourists joining other nations struggling with the heavy burden of over-tourism.

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    destination practicalities

    Everything we know about Japan’s new six-month digital nomad visa

    Feb 16, 2024 • 4 min read

    Digital nomads rejoice! Japan's new six-month visa means you could soon be working from Tokyo. Our Japan expert John Walton has the latest details.

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    books

    Paris's beloved booksellers secure victory to stay put during this summer's Olympics

    Feb 15, 2024 • 4 min read

    The beloved bouquinistes of the Seine quays have been selling books for over 450 years.

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    sustainable travel

    Traveling to Bali? Prepare to pay a new tourist fee from today

    Feb 13, 2024 • 4 min read

    Bali is introducing a new tourist tax starting February 14.

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