Category: Advice
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Best Places to Visit in Monaco: Monte-Carlo, Monaco-Ville, La Condamine, Larvotto, Fontvieille & More
Casino lights glow beneath Belle Époque buildings. Superyachts fill a Mediterranean harbor. A centuries-old palace rises above the sea. Narrow lanes curl through an old town built on a rocky promontory. A beach stretches beneath modern towers. Gardens spill down steep hillsides. And somehow, all of it fits inside Monaco. Monaco may be one of…
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Best Fall Festivals in Italy in 2026: Wine, Truffles, Chocolate, Film, Comics & More
There is something especially beautiful about Italy in the fall. Summer slowly loosens its grip, vineyards move into harvest season, truffles begin appearing on menus and in market stalls, and cities that are extraordinary at any time of year take on a completely different atmosphere. Tuscany turns toward wine and the vendemmia. Piedmont celebrates one…
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El Salvador Outlet, Plug & Voltage Guide for Travelers: Complete Edition ⚡
Planning a trip to El Salvador? You are headed for a compact Central American country filled with Pacific beaches, volcanoes, crater lakes, colorful towns, coffee-growing highlands, archaeological sites, waterfalls, and some seriously beautiful mountain scenery. You might be flying into San Salvador before continuing to Santa Ana, Suchitoto, Ruta de las Flores, Lake Coatepeque, El…
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Where to Stay in Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde: Best Hotels for Every Kind of Trip
White-sand beaches, turquoise Atlantic water, restaurants, water sports and full-service resorts make Santa Maria one of the easiest places to base yourself on Sal in Cabo Verde. But the hotels here are not all trying to provide the same kind of vacation. Some are enormous all-inclusive resorts where you could comfortably spend several days barely…
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Exactly What to Pack for Germany in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Golden leaves fill Berlin parks, vineyards turn yellow along the Rhine and Moselle, half-timbered towns look even prettier against fall color, and southern Germany begins its gradual transition toward winter. Fall is a fantastic time to visit Germany, but September, October, and November do not require exactly the same suitcase. September can still bring mild…
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Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica: La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo, Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo, Corcovado & More
Volcanoes rise above rainforest. Hot springs hide beneath tropical gardens. Cloud forests disappear into mist. Monkeys crash through trees beside beaches. Sea turtles come ashore on the Caribbean coast. Waterfalls tumble into jungle pools, while the Pacific gives you everything from surf towns to remote wilderness. Costa Rica is not difficult to love. It is…
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Exactly What to Pack for Senegal in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Colorful streets and markets fill Dakar, fishing boats line the Atlantic coast, historic Saint-Louis sits along the Senegal River, and beaches stretch south toward Saly and Casamance. But if you are visiting Senegal in September, October, or November, forget the traditional idea of a fall wardrobe. This is tropical packing. September and October are still…
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Exactly What to Pack for Canada in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Fiery maple trees, crisp lake mornings, mountain roads, cozy cities, harvest season, golden forests and some of the best fall scenery anywhere make autumn an incredible time to visit Canada. But September, October and November can feel like three very different trips. September can still bring warm afternoons across much of southern Canada. October is…
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Samoa Outlet, Plug & Voltage Guide for Travelers: Complete Edition ⚡
Planning a trip to Samoa 🇼🇸? You are headed for one of the South Pacific’s most beautiful island destinations — a place of lush volcanic landscapes, turquoise lagoons, waterfalls, tropical beaches, natural swimming holes, traditional villages, dramatic coastlines, and a deeply rooted Polynesian culture. Samoa is the kind of destination where your days can look…
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Exactly What to Pack for Japan in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Red maples around Kyoto temples, golden ginkgo trees in Tokyo, crisp mountain scenery, steaming ramen, colorful gardens and cooler evenings make fall an incredible time to visit Japan. But September, October and November do not require exactly the same suitcase. September can still feel hot and humid across much of Japan, while October brings more…