Two Travel Fanatics
Two of us, one itinerary, and a long argument about the aisle seat.
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Sleeping Well in a Honolulu Hotel Room When the Air Conditioner, the Roosters, and the Jet Lag All Conspire Against You
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The Honolulu Travel Hacks We Actually Still Use After Dropping All the Internet Nonsense
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Whale Watching from Honolulu and Managing Your Expectations
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Planning a Week on Oahu and How We Would Split It Now
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Is Cruising for You After a First Time Out of Honolulu
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Czechia
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Germany
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Iceland
A country where the weather decides the itinerary and the road conditions decide the weather's consequences, which is why every useful Iceland plan has a version that skips something.
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Italy
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Mexico
Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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United States
For hiking purposes the American South is three states meeting along one mountain chain, and the practical differences between them - permits, bear rules, what closes in winter - matter more than the state lines suggest.
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Latest articles
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Hidden Oahu Beyond Waikiki and the Beaten Shoreline
Past Waikiki and the North Shore, Oahu opens into a quieter island of raw western coastlines, local Waimanalo beach parks, and Honolulu neighbourhoods most visitors never see.
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Portland in Autumn When the Rain is a Feature and a Perfect Day Looks Like This
Portland in autumn is grey, wet, and absolutely perfect. Here is one ideal rainy day in the city and a weekend that takes you out to the Hood River orchards.
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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Malecón and Into the Real Town Behind the Sculptures
The Malecón is where you arrive, but the streets behind it are where you stay. A guide to Puerto Vallarta's real neighbourhoods, from Gringo Gulch to the Zona Romántica taco stands.
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Choosing a Hotel in Florence Without Getting the Neighbourhood Wrong
A Florence hotel can make or break your trip. We booked wrong so you do not have to, learning which neighbourhoods work and which ones just look good in photos.
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The Cinque Terre from La Spezia Without the Vernazza Crush
Basing yourself in La Spezia and timing the trains right lets you walk into Vernazza before the crush and see the Cinque Terre on your own quiet terms.
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Taormina After the Day Trippers Leave and the Greek Theatre Without the Queue
Taormina transforms the moment the last tour bus pulls away. Here is how to time the Greek Theatre, the main street, and the beach for a town that feels yours.
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A Nuremberg Christmas Markets River Cruise and the Stops Either Side
A Christmas markets river cruise centred on Nuremberg strings together the Christkindlesmarkt and its neighbours into one Advent journey. Here is how the stops on either side compare.
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European River Cruising from Nuremberg and Who It Actually Suits
A European river cruise from Nuremberg is not for everyone. Here is an honest look at the pace, the people, and the port logistics to help you decide if it fits your travel style.
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Prague When the Charles Bridge is Actually Crossable and the Old Town Belongs to You
Prague's centre is unbearable at noon and magical at dawn. Here is the hour-by-hour timing that makes the Old Town, the Bridge, and the Castle feel like they are yours.
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The Iceland Ring Road in Reality, the Weather You Will Actually Get, and the Budget You Will Actually Spend
An Iceland Ring Road trip is breathtaking and breathtakingly expensive. We break down the real budget, the gear the wind demands, and why Reykjavík is just the starting line.