Tag: where to go
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Best Places to Visit in Portugal: Lisbon, Porto, Madeira, the Algarve, Sintra & More

Portugal is one of those countries that feels impossibly generous for its size. It gives you tiled cities, golden beaches, river valleys, palace towns, medieval villages, Atlantic islands, surf cliffs, wine country, volcanic landscapes, and some of the dreamiest coastal light in Europe. This is not a country where every trip has to look the…
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Best Places to Visit in Tajikistan: Mountains, Silk Road Cities, Lakes, and Pamir Highway Stops

Tajikistan is one of Central Asia’s most dramatic countries: a place of high mountains, blue alpine lakes, remote valleys, Silk Road ruins, fortress walls, rough roads, and landscapes that feel more like an expedition dream than a typical vacation. This is not the easiest country in the region, and that is part of what makes…
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Best Places to Visit in Iceland: Waterfalls, Glaciers, Black Sand Beaches, Hot Springs, and More

Iceland is one of those places that instantly feels dramatic, but what makes it so satisfying as a trip is that it does not stay the same from one stop to the next. One part of the country gives you black sand, crashing surf, and basalt cliffs. Another gives you glacier views, floating ice, and…
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Best Places to Visit in France for Different Travel Styles

France has so much more to offer than just Paris. Depending on the kind of trip you want, the best place to go might be a glamorous beach city, a wine-rich region, a flower-filled countryside escape, a romantic lakeside town, or a castle-studded valley that feels straight out of a dream. That is one of…