Serbia has never had an embassy in the Philippines. For years that meant scanning documents to Jakarta, wiring money to an Indonesian bank, then couriering your actual passport there and waiting. Plenty of Filipinos did it. You do not have to any more, and almost nobody writing about this in English has caught up. Here […]
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On your first trip to Barcelona, there are some places you just have to see. The Sagrada Família, Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter and La Rambla are on most first time itineraries for good reason. But what about when you’ve already done all that? One of the best things about returning to Barcelona is that
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After more than 20 years of traveling, there’s one question Charles and I seem to ask ourselves over and over again. Could we actually live here? It’s a surprisingly different question from whether we like visiting somewhere. We’ve loved countries that would probably drive us a little crazy if we tried to live there full
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Amsterdam was one of the first places I ever visited outside North America. I was finishing up my Master’s degree at the time, and that week in the Netherlands felt like a doorway into a much bigger world. I only spent about seven days in Amsterdam, but I loved it almost immediately. There was something
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Few travel disruptions are as frustrating as arriving at the airport only to discover that your flight has been canceled. Whether you’re traveling for business, visiting family, or heading on vacation, a canceled flight can quickly disrupt your plans. Fortunately, passengers traveling from or within the European Union benefit from some of the strongest air
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I’ve been in love with France ever since my first trip to Bordeaux in 2010. Friends I had met back in Thailand showed me around the area and introduced me to French culture. It was my first time in France and I loved the food, the wine, and the people. But that love became an
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Norway has to be one of the most magical places. I mean, dramatic fjords, colourful fishing villages, Viking history, trolls and folklore, the northern lights, the midnight sun, jaw-dropping scenic drives, and some of the best hiking on the planet…what more could you want?! If you’re planning a trip to this spectacular part of the
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Ranch weekend at @carmelvranch 🫏🌳 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Carmel Valley Ranch #hosted us for the coziest getaway! We had a picnic with donkeys, rode in “Monster Trucks” (four wheelers) to visit the cows and goats at The Corral, fed the chickens in the organic garden, and had tons of adventures around their 500 acre properly. The food was
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Here are some of the best Greek islands for different types of travelers! #ExpediaAmbassador 🇬🇷 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••With over 6,000 islands and islets scattered across the Aegean and Ionian Seas, each island offers something special. 🇬🇷 Mykonos: This island is known for day clubs and nightlife—though it’s not ALL there is to do, so I always recommend
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I love walking tours. Long time readers know I always recommend doing them first thing when you’re in a city. It doesn’t matter the type you do. Food, history, art – whatever! Just do something. They’re an incredible way to learn about a destination, get your bearings, and talk to a local about life in
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