Travel Guides for International Destinations

Heading abroad? No problem! I’ve got travel guides for dozens of countries worldwide and easily sorted so you can find what you’re looking for. Start browsing or reading these articles to get information on what to see, where to go, what it costs, and how to plan your next big travel adventure.

11 China Travel Tips for Anyone Visiting China for the First Time

I cheated on my first trip to China: I stayed at the Hyatt, hired a private guide, and didn’t stray far from the tourist trail.  Like many travelers, I was intimidated by getting around on my own.  It sure doesn’t feel like home and in some ways, it’s harder to visit than other countries.  But

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Is Iceland Expensive? How to Survive Sky-High Prices in Iceland

Icelandic Krona

No doubt about it: Iceland is pricey. As an island, the cost of imported goods jacks prices in Iceland up to levels you’d never expect. But the tourism industry is booming and highly competitive, with companies vying for your business. The real question is: does that make costs fall enough to make the country affordable

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2019 Oktoberfest Tents Guide: Comparing the Best Oktoberfest Tents

armbrustschutzen oktoberfest tents guide

I’ve been to Oktoberfest before, so for this year’s trip I didn’t need to read a million pages of festival tips to prepare.  I just wanted to pick which Oktoberfest tent to go to!  Unfortunately, it took reading through a thousand websites just to find the basics I needed, so I thought I’d compile all

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There are 600,000 Puffins in Newfoundland. Here’s Where to See Them

I think it’s obvious why I wanted to see Newfoundland puffins. The clown-like creatures know how to put on a show, flying and diving and making the funniest noises on earth. They’ve got outlandishly orange beaks that are so ridiculous they shed them in the winter, exposing a grey beak underneath. People call them the

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You Can Be the First to Visit Newfoundland if You Go Soon

rock formations in the ocean

Even if Newfoundland wasn’t on your bucket list before, hear me out.  Its Viking history dates back to 1000 A.D. and John Cabot arrived with the Brits in 1497.  Yet, somehow, this part of Canada is still unknown by most modern travelers.  In a world where overtourism is creeping into dozens of destinations, it was

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A Mini-Guide to Budapest Because Everyone’s Going This Year Except Me

fishermans bastion budapest hungary

I didn’t plan on going to Budapest last year. I was in the Czech Republic and didn’t love it, so I switched gears and hopped a train to Hungary — literally booking my accommodation while I was on the train.  Without research or planning, this shouldn’t have been a great trip.  Something should’ve gone wrong. 

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Best Cities in Morocco for First-Time Visitors

Sitting along the Atlantic ocean, Morocco is one of those places that leaves you awestruck by what North Africa has to offer. Blending cultural influences of Berber, Arabian, and European origins, there are a multitude of places to visit in Morocco — each with their own personality and travel highlights. Even though I love the

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