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My 5 Favorite Places

Gail Palethorpe

2025-06-24T18:30:00+00:00

I must explain that this ‘my 5 favorite places’ is actually a teaser for me, as I'm known as the gypsy who loves where she is at any given moment in time. Maybe the heading should be 'My 5 Favorite Places' today while at home. I could name so many destinations that I have meandered around, from the golden sand deserts in Morocco to visiting Buddhist monasteries in Laos, snorkeling with my daughter in Sulawesi, and talking to a giant tortoise in the Seychelles.

Category: Destination

Tags: Travel Places to visit Explore Portugal Indonesia Patagonia Africa Myanmar Experience

Paradise Found: World's Best Beaches for 2025 Revealed

Andy Probert

2025-04-03T18:30:00+00:00

When you're paying hard-earned cash for a beach holiday, you rightly want to be guaranteed a fantastic time. With so many on offer, though, choosing the right one can be difficult. Luckily, Tripadvisor has just released its list of the world’s best

Category: Destination

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New Tourist Taxes Reviewed For 2025

Andy Probert

2025-03-19T18:30:00+00:00

New tourist taxes are hitting travellers where it hurts most: in their pockets. Wise Traveller offers a review of the taxes that are set to bite in 2025.Venice, ItalyVenice is among the more controversial cities to have adopted the tourist tax amid

Category: Travel

Tags: Travel Tourists Tax Information Venice Italy Edinburgh Scotland Greece Portugal Paris Amsterdam Barcelona Travel Rules

New Routes, Potential New Adventures!

Andy Probert

2024-12-15T18:30:00+00:00

Wise Traveller has been struck by how many new airline routes are set to begin in 2025. Here’s a quick round-up:Eurowings: The German leisure airline has announced one of its most significant flight expansion schedules for next summer. It is

Category: Airlines

Tags: Travel Routes Information Travel News Eurowings Hong Kong Air France Pakistan Portugal Flights

10 Photo-Worthy Spots to Visit with Your Best Friends

Jenny Fries

2024-11-18T18:30:00+00:00

Traveling with friends is about making lasting memories, and nothing better than a photo-worthy location captures such events. These are locations where the landscape is so amazing and the atmosphere so ideal that every photo tells a tale. From calm

Category: Destination

Tags: Travel Places to visit Travel Photography Mountains Explore Memories Landscapes Greece Iceland Portugal Grand Canyon Kyoto Bali Scotland Norway Australia Machu Picchu

Latest 'tourist taxes' revealed

Andy Probert

2024-09-26T18:30:00+00:00

Among the financial costs of a holiday abroad are the sneaky 'hidden extras'. Those unseen, silent bits that need to be paid for. While ultimately frustrating, they are the ones that get you on a plane and in and out of your chosen destination.

Category: Travel

Tags: Travel Around The World Tourism Information Travel News New Zealand Portugal Italy UK

Digital Nomad Hotspots: Remote Work-Friendly Destinations

Hanna Kroeger

2024-03-01T18:30:00+00:00

With more remote working opportunities than ever before, the number of digital nomads is on the rise.If you're considering taking the plunge and traveling worldwide while working remotely, look no further! Use this list to help you choose the right

Category: Destination

Tags: Travel Digital Nomad Destinations Work From Home Thailand Indonesia Portugal Colombia Spain Argentina Taiwan Germany Mexico

Healthy Journeys: 5 Tips for Organizing Your Portugal Trip with Health in Focus

Sophia Smith

2023-12-22T18:30:00+00:00

For those who weave health consciousness into their travel tapestry, Portugal presents a perfect palette of travel options. It's a land where the rhythm of the ocean aligns with the beat of your heart, and the sunsets are as rejuvenating as the food

Category: Destination