Visiting the Blue Lagoon Iceland is a must for anyone on a trip to this awesome adventure destination! The Blue Lagoon is the most popular tourist attraction in Iceland — it seems like nearly every traveler who visits Iceland works a trip to the famous Blue Lagoon into their itinerary. And, being the most popular destination,
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How can I even begin to describe traveling in Newfoundland? How do I describe the beauty of the landscapes, the kindness of the people, the moments that I will treasure forever? When I got back from my trip to Newfoundland, I would tell people, “Newfoundland is a lot like Ireland, but more colorful and with fewer
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A day trip to Paris from London is the perfect addition to your time in England! Thanks to the fast and efficient Eurostar train, it’s never been easier to visit Paris for a day. The train from London to Paris takes just 2 hours and 15 minutes. Honestly, one day isn’t enough for Paris — ideally,
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Where’s the best place to stay in Rome? We’ve put together the best neighborhoods in Rome, the best areas to stay, and Rome’s best hotels.
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Where to stay in Barcelona? You have plenty of gorgeous options! The enchanting city of Barcelona is our favorite city in Europe to explore, and we love indulging in its unique culture. We’re not alone — tourists around the globe flock to this coastal Mediterranean city year-round, seeking out beautiful beaches, a vibrant culinary scene, and
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The Îles-de-la-Madeleine are a mysterious archipelago just north of Prince Edward Island in Canada. They’re isolated, hard to reach, and precariously perched in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, where the wind whips like mad and erosion threatens their existence. But these are islands of great beauty — of bright red cliffs and lighthouses, of purple
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When I think back to my travels in Baku, Azerbaijan, one anecdote comes to mind. I’m driving through the highway as we speed past modern, silver buildings interspersed with sand-colored mosques and souks, set back against the arid landscape. My guide points out a cluster of buildings on one side of the highway. “See those
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Where to stay in Tokyo? There are so many options! Whether you want to be surrounded by skyscrapers and sleeping in a pod hotel or, close to designer shopping and in a cool hostel, there is a place in Tokyo that is perfect for your trip. The best place to stay in Tokyo for one
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What’s the best area to stay in Paris? We’re here to help! You’ve planned your trip and booked your flight to France, but there’s one question left: where to stay in Paris, France? Where are the best neighborhoods in Paris, for that matter? For most people, going to Paris is the trip of a lifetime —
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Can I breathe yet? This month, I visited six countries and slept in 19 different beds. NINETEEN DIFFERENT BEDS. I have been hitting the road hard this summer, but this is my craziest month of all. When I moved to New York in 2016, I made the decision to cap my travels at 25% of
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