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The Galápagos Islands: Fifteen Things To Know Before You Go

How much does it cost to visit the Galapagos Islands? Do you have to take a cruise? How do you get there? Find out everything you need to know about visiting the Galapagos Islands!

There’s the Thailand we were looking for | A Bicycle Tour with SpiceRoads

Far from the bright lights and bustle of Bangkok, cycling through the northern Thai countryside outside of Chiang Mai filled us with a sense of the Thai rhythm of life.

Is it safe to travel in Costa Rica?

A few years ago I would have answered the question of safety in Costa Rica with a sound YES, but after my trip at the end of 2018, I felt …

Hire a guide or go for a ride – what’s the best way to visit Angkor Wat?

You can go independently or hire a guide, cycle to the ruins or hop in a tuk tuk to get there. From dawn til dusk, thousands of tourists explore Cambodia’s Angkor Wat site each day. Find out what we think are the best ways to take in this awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The 5 Best Towns to Visit in Tuscany

For those who haven’t been there, what they say about Tuscany really is true: gorgeous hills planted with olive trees and vineyards. While you could spend your trip in a rustic villa, swimming, sipping and sleeping the days away, taking in the culture and public life of Tuscany is fascinating. Read on for our top choices, which may surprise you…

The Five Best Train Rides In The World

If you love train travel as much as I do, you’ll want to add these epic train journeys to your bucket list. These are the best train rides in the world:

Cycling along the Caribbean Coast in Costa Rica

Puerto Viejo: Cycling along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast

“EEEeee! This is just like Eat Pray Love!” Jaime squealed as we pedaled away from the bike rental shop on our shiny bikes to explore the Caribbean beaches of the Costa Rican coast. What we discovered were some of the most laid-back, beautiful beaches in Central America.