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What NOT to Do in Melbourne
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Melbourne native Rebecca Kinsella shares her tips on how best to experience her home city. More »
New York City Tour: Flight of the Conchords
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Walk in the footsteps of the Hiphopopotamus and the Rhymenoceros. More »
The 6 Best Barrios in Santiago de Chile
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Cathy Dean's guide on where to eat and what to do in 6 of the city's best neighborhoods. More »
6 Best-Kept Secrets in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Russell Slater has some advice for you on your next trip to Rio. More »
Walking into Ladonia
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Karen Dion steps out of Sweden and into one of those creative, controversial dots on the map. More »
The Cenotes of Riviera Maya, Mexico
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Contributing editor Juliane Huang discovers why she never wants to leave Mexico. And it doesn't involve spring break. More »
3 Places in Colombia You’ve Never Heard of
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Colombia has its tourist spots, but many destinations in the country are way off the trail. Alexandra Alden guides us through three of them. More »
Copenhagen on the Cheap
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Maya Weeks puts together 10 budgeting tips for visiting one of the world's most expensive cities. More »
A Shopper’s Guide to Shanghai
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As the financial hub of China, Shanghai is one of the most exciting commercial centers in the world. Find anything you could possibly want here. More »
Australian Roadtrip: Sydney to Byron Bay
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Most backpackers take a night bus for this popular leg in Australia. Here's an alternative route. More »
How to Be Literary in Paris
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We can't all be Maupassant or Colette, but we can have some fun trying. Here are 5 classy ways to do some reading and writing in Paris. More »
Budget Guide to South Beach, Miami
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Jared Romey tells you how to stick to your travel budget while in Miami. More »
Roadtripping the Sicilian Coast
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Where to go and what to see when you've got a car in Sicily, Italy. More »
Budget Guide to Stockholm
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Tips from Stockholm native Emmy Lennevald on how to visit her city and not go bust. More »
TripAdvisor’s Dirtiest Hotels in Europe
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How far can you trust anonymous user rankings of the "dirtiest hotels"? More »
How to Travel Safely in the West Bank, Palestinian Territories
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Conventional guidebooks are of little use to travelers in the West Bank. Here's some info to take instead. More »
Himalayan Motorcycle Diaries: Guide to the Road from Manali to Leh
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Satu Rommi breaks down a classic Himalayan road trip. More »
Travel Guides for the Dominican Republic
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A few resources, from both inside and outside of Matador, for your trip to the DR. More »
Amazing Winter Travel Itinerary: 5 Days in Montana
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Missoula Montana local Danielle Lattuga lines out an amazing 5-day itinerary for travelers in Montana this winter More »
Where to Find the Best Christmas Markets in Europe
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Yes. It's that time of year again. More »
Best of the Balkans: Beyond Croatia and Slovenia
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It's time to look beyond Croatia's Dalmatian Coast and Slovenia's Julian Alps. More »
How to Take the Bus in Buenos Aires Like You Know What’s Going On
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Hoard your change as if it were porn in the 1980s and lie to store clerks about having it as if they were your mom. More »
The Nullarbor: Crossing Australia’s Biggest, Baddest Road
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Fill up your jerry can, stock up on canned goods, and compile a ridiculously long playlist: The Nullarbor awaits. More »
Sightseeing in Venice for (Almost) Free
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Venice has a reputation for being expensive, but many of the city's most interesting sights are actually free. More »
A Budget Travel Guide to Iceland
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Economic collapse or no, Iceland is still expensive to visit. But planning a budget trip is possible. More »
Beyond the Mall of America: 8 Other Ways to Spend Your Time in the Twin Cities
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There's more to Minneapolis and St. Paul than a supersized mall. More »
Western Australia: 10 Places You Don’t Want to Miss
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Ask yourself, are you going to Australia for the cities or the outback? If you answered outback, this is for you. More »
Top 10 Spots in the Black Hills of South Dakota
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National parks, chuck wagon suppers, and cave tours. If variety is your thing, you'll love the Black Hills of South Dakota. Rita Weatherbee explains. More »
Summer in Baja California Sur, Mexico
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Hot, salty, and slow: this is summer in Baja California Sur. Teresa Ponikvar shows you how to enjoy it. More »
Eat, Pray, Love in Morocco
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A country of four mountain ranges, two long coastlines, and desert, Morocco doesn't need to try very hard to be diverse in its culinary arts, sacred s More »
Machu Picchu on the Cheap
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Follow these tips and you could be looking at a grand total of $80 for your Machu Picchu experience. More »
Chicago for the Architecture Buff
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In a city famous for its buildings, native Chicagoan Adam Roy introduces some of the best. More »
Choose Your Own Blues Adventure
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There is no "right" way to do the Delta blues. But if you're headed to Mississippi, here are the tools you'll need to build your own blues-infused adv More »
Eat, Pray, Love in Portugal
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In Portugal it's possible to eat, pray, and love in a single moment. More »
Bolivia’s Southwest Circuit. Backwards.
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Colored lakes, hot springs, flamingo flocks, geysers, crazy rock formations, and painted volcanoes await in Bolivia's wild southwest. More »
Surfing Morocco
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The small town of Taghazoute is surfing ground zero in Morocco. Rhys Stacker takes you there. More »
An Angler’s Guide to Spring Fly Fishing in Montana
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The serious, pleasurable work of catching fish from the end of an elegant cast is about to start. More »
Trekking Central Laos
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This 2-day trek will take you to the heart of central Laos, its people, culture, and magnificent landscapes. More »
Guide to Kenya’s National Parks
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From the reaching equatorial glaciers on Mt. Kenya to petting cheetahs, you can do just about everything in Kenya's national parks. More »
11 of the World’s Most Vegetarian-Friendly Cities
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Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply seeking new gastronomic experiences, put the following veggie-friendly cities on your travel agenda. More »
World’s Most Amazing Archipelagos
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As dynamic land masses, archipelagos tend to offer dramatic scenery. Here are some of the most stunning examples worldwide. More »
The Romantic’s Cheap Guide to Southern France
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Want to travel through Southern France but think you can't afford it? If you can get there, this guide will get you through without spending too much. More »
Best of Belize
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Belize may only be the size of Rhode Island but it certainly has a lot to do. More »
6 American Mountains to Climb for Big Adventure
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Climbers hoping for big adventure need look no further than the United States.
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California’s Most Spectacular Deserts
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California's deserts are incredibly vast and fascinating terrains. More »
5 Best Southern Hemisphere Ski Resorts
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Having such a good ski season you want to extend it this summer? Here's where to go once the Northern Hemi snow starts melting. More »
World’s Best Surf Spots for Beginners (And 5 You Should Avoid)
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Here they are, surf breaks from the good, bad, to the ugly. More »
The Most Spectacular Treks Worldwide
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From Africa to Asia to Europe to the American West, the best way to traverse a landscape continues to be on foot. More »
The Best Seasonal Events in Austin, Texas
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From SXSW to Eeyore’s Birthday, here's your guide to the best seasonal events in that most contradictory Texas town, Austin. More »
9 Reasons to Visit Sri Lanka in 2009
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From smiles to terrain, surf to architecture, Sri Lanka is good to go. Consider this special place as you look ahead to travels in 2009. More »
7 Classic Adventure Spots in Asia
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From Japan to Bhutan, here are some of the classic spots for Asian adventure in 2009. More »
Discovering Israel’s City of the Future
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This often-overlooked Mediterranean city may be the only place in the Middle East where members of 5 different faiths coexist peacefully. More »
Trekking the Sacred Mountains of Bhutan
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How to measure your country's progress? The Bhutanese use GNH, or Gross National Happiness. More »
Recession-Proof Travel: 17 Currencies That Are Pegged to the US Dollar
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American travelers, fear not. More »
9 Ways to Outdo the Guidebooks in Peru
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Get your nose out of the guidebook. More »
Castles, Wine, and History on The Cathar Trail
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Explore the lands and wines from where a celebrated population of Cathars lived back in the Middle Ages. More »
5 Best Drives in Puerto Rico
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Unlike many other Latin American countries, Puerto Rico has a limited inter-city transportation system. Here's how to drive it. More »
Top 10 North American Resorts For Your 2008-2009 Ski Trip
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When planning this year, remember "most popular" does not equal "better skiing." More »
Best Nude Beaches in the World
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It’s a big world out there, with plenty of nooks and crannies for getting naked in nature. More »
Great Routes Through the Maya Trail
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Finding a great route through the 1,500-mile trail of ancient Maya sites. More »
The Best Hikes in Puerto Rico
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Bring a backpack and boots, and leave the snorkel at home. More »
How to Enjoy Paris for Free
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As it turns out, going to Paris without money is the best way. More »
Top 15 Adventure Towns Worldwide
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Even the coffee is spiked with adrenaline in these towns. More »
15 Things You Can’t Miss in Australia
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15 spots that that nobody visiting the land down under should miss. More »
The Best of Ireland on a Budget
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From where to go . . to the best free cultural events, here's how to style the Emerald Isle without overspending. More »
Trekking the Annapurna Sanctuary in Nepal
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Comprehensive guide and outline of this Himalayan classic. More »
20 Best Beer Towns in America
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. . . nothing wrong with choosing your next travel destination based on beer. More »
Slow Food, Slow Travel: Italy
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Traveling to the country that invented slow food? You need plenty of time to try everything. More »
Top 20 Skateparks in Cali + Vids of Locals and Pros Shredding
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New and classic parks from the state that gave birth to modern skateboarding. More »
Backpacker’s Secret Guide to Cabo Polonio
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Tyler Wetherall takes you off the beaten path... WAY off the beaten path. More »
Singapore on a Shoestring Budget
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Budget travelers, take note: Felicia Wong has insider's tips to Singapore on the cheap. More »
10 Places You Can Still Go Skiing or Snowboarding in Summertime
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If you're willing to travel and hike a bit, you don't have to wait until December. More »
The 5 Best Treks In Nepal
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A guide to 5 of the most beautiful and rewarding treks in the Himalayas. More »
Top 10 Most Dangerous Waves in the World
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With super advanced equipment, tow in access, and internet swell tracking, growing numbers of surfers are riding incredibly powerful waves. More »
10 Birding Hotspots
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With brilliant colors and fascinating courtship behaviors, birds send so-called twitchers a More »
10 Caves to Explore in Bermuda
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How To Enjoy London on $100 a Day
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When half of London's best attractions are free of charge, $100 is actually pretty generous. More »
Rockin’ the Panhandle: 10 Days Through the Skinny Part of Idaho
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It’s road trip season. The top tier of the state associated mainly with potatoes offers wilderness, culture, wildlife and some of the most laid back More »
