Category: Explore
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Panama Outlet, Plug & Voltage Guide for Travelers: Complete Edition ⚡
Planning a trip to Panama? You are headed for a wildly diverse Central American country filled with tropical islands, Caribbean beaches, Pacific surf towns, cloud forests, mountains, wildlife-rich national parks, colorful historic neighborhoods, and one of the world’s most famous engineering landmarks. You might be flying into Panama City before continuing to the Panama Canal,…
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Exactly What to Pack for Cabo Verde in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Golden beaches stretch across Sal and Boa Vista, colorful Mindelo brings music and culture to São Vicente, mountain valleys cover Santo Antão, and volcanic landscapes dominate Fogo. But if you are visiting Cabo Verde in September, October, or November, forget the traditional idea of a fall wardrobe. This is warm-weather island packing. September is still…
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Where to Stay in La Fortuna, Costa Rica: Best Hotels for Every Kind of Trip
Arenal Volcano rising above the rainforest, natural hot springs, waterfalls, wildlife and some seriously beautiful resorts make La Fortuna one of the most memorable places to stay in Costa Rica. But choosing a hotel here can completely change the trip. Stay closer to La Fortuna town and you have easier access to restaurants, shops and…
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Exactly What to Pack for the Netherlands in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Golden leaves line Amsterdam’s canals, bicycles crowd bridges beneath changing trees, historic streets glow beneath gray fall skies, and cities like Utrecht, Haarlem, Leiden and Delft become especially atmospheric as summer fades. Fall is a beautiful time to visit the Netherlands, but September, October and November do not require exactly the same suitcase. September can…
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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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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…