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Vacation Funds: How Much to Spend on Vacation According to Travel Writers

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My brother is getting married in Buenos Aires next year, and when he and his boyfriend decided to go check out wedding venues, three friends and I decided we should tag along—for quality assurance purposes, of course.

I Spent 8 Days in Buenos Aires and This Is What It Cost

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On a March morning in Inami, Japan, I followed the scent of camphor and steady tap and clack of chisels into one of the tiny town’s dozens of carpentry workshops.

Japan’s Most Underrated Route Is Light on Tourists, Big on Beauty

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When one thinks of the Cote d’Azur, they might conjure images of luxury yachts bobbing along the coast of Saint Tropez, actors strutting down the Croisette of Cannes, or the beau monde risking it all at the grand casinos of Monaco.

France Has Its Own Fjords, and They’re Turquoise

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It’s a strangely chilly Friday in June, and I’m sitting on a lawn chair crammed in the back of a panel van, headed for a massive American festival on the British Isles.

I Spent 3 Days Inside a British Party for the USA

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If you love to travel, chances are you love international travel even more than its domestic counterpart—and as you might’ve guessed, you’re not alone.

Here’s Where Tourist Taxes Are Surging Around the World

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Respectfully, I do not care if you disagree, because I will perish on this hill.

Grocery Store Tourism Is Taking Off

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You've heard it from a school teacher, or perhaps a family member or friend: No question is a silly question.

Do You Need a Passport to Cruise?

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It seems like Oslo's official marketing organization, VisitOslo, took the phrase "there's no such thing as bad publicity" to heart.

Oslo Just Dropped the Most Sarcastic Tourism Ad We've Ever Seen

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I pedal a bucolic landscape on the Danish island of Aeroe, passing thatched homes with rose- and apple tree-filled gardens and pasturelands that stretch toward the sea.

The Danish Island That Makes More Energy Than It Uses Is Also a Beautiful Paradise

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To some people, their name is so nice that they're willing to commit actual crimes if that means seeing it carved on a surface.

Tourists Can't Get Enough of (Vandalizing) World Heritage Sites

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The World's Most Beautiful Small Towns Will Take Your Breath Away

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For many Americans, celebrating Independence Day in the US is all about firing up the BBQ in their backyard, cracking up a cold beverage, and marveling at some jaw-dropping fireworks above your head.

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I Spent 8 Days in Buenos Aires and This Is What It Cost

Asado dinners, red wine, and yerba mate can certainly add up!

Japan’s Most Underrated Route Is Light on Tourists, Big on Beauty

This sea-to-mountains route promises a deep dive into traditional Japan and all its beautiful craftsmanship.

France Has Its Own Fjords, and They’re Turquoise

At the Calanques in the South of France, wild beauty trumps pricey beach clubs.

I Spent 3 Days Inside a British Party for the USA

Feeling down on my home country, I traveled abroad to see hot rods, fireworks, and barbecue from an outsider’s perspective.

Here’s Where Tourist Taxes Are Surging Around the World

Barcelona is the latest city to increase tourist fees. Is there an end in sight?

Grocery Store Tourism Is Taking Off

Going to the store in an unfamiliar land is suddenly the hot travel trend that's all over TikTok.

Do You Need a Passport to Cruise?

We asked a travel expert whether or not you need a passport to sail away on your next cruise trip.

Oslo Just Dropped the Most Sarcastic Tourism Ad We've Ever Seen

In a new tourism ad, VisitOslo included a very creative twist to encourage tourism to the city.

The Danish Island That Makes More Energy Than It Uses Is Also a Beautiful Paradise

With cycle-worthy roads, scenic beaches, and eco-conscious businesses, Aeroe Island is serious bucket list material.

Tourists Can't Get Enough of (Vandalizing) World Heritage Sites

Yet another tourist was recently caught defacing a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Italy.

The World's Most Beautiful Small Towns Will Take Your Breath Away

Go ahead and get lost at these travel editor-selected destinations.

Everyone's Going to This European City This Summer (It's Not Paris)

Booking.com released data on the top trending international destinations this Fourth of July.