A serene view of sailboats moored at a Barcelona marina with a seagull soaring above.
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The Mediterranean in Winter: Is January to March Worth It?

Yes, the Mediterranean in winter is worth it if you’re going for the cities, the food and the history rather than the beach. From January to March you trade swimming weather for jacket weather, and in return you get shorter lines, calmer streets, and hotels that aren’t running at full tilt. The first time I…

A hand holds two US passports with airline boarding passes tucked inside, ready for a flight.
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Do US Citizens Need a Passport for Puerto Rico?

The short answer is no. If you’re a US citizen, you do not need a passport to travel to Puerto Rico. You can fly there on a domestic ticket, pass through security with a driver’s license or state ID, and land without going through customs or border control. For most Americans, it feels indistinguishable from…

Ivy-covered exterior of Rufflets St Andrews at dusk, with the formal terraced gardens and lavender beds in the foreground
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Best Hotels in St Andrews, Scotland: A Local’s Guide to Where to Stay

If you’re trying to figure out the best hotels in St Andrews, Scotland, this guide covers all of it: splurge-worthy stays on the Old Course, boutique hotels in the town center, and apartment or house rentals for groups, based on four years of actually living there as a student. I’ll walk through what each one…

How to Plan a Europe Itinerary: 7 Essential Rules to Stop Rushing
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How to Plan a Europe Itinerary: 7 Essential Rules to Stop Rushing

I was standing at a miraduoro in Lisbon, looking out at genuinely one of the most stunning cityscapes I’ve ever seen in my life, when I noticed the couple next to me wasn’t looking at the view at all. They were looking at their phones, trying to figure out if they could still make the…

A smiling family with two parents and a child drives with their golden retriever in the back seat, enjoying a road trip together.
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Dog Friendly Holidays: Making Memories with Your Four-Legged Friend

This post is a sponsored guest contribution on behalf of StayCotswold. Holidays are meant for unwinding, exploring new places, and making memories – and for many of us, that includes bringing our dogs along for the adventure. Thankfully, dog friendly holidays in the UK have never been more popular or accessible, with thousands of properties,…

Woman in winter coat and beanie waving as she steps off a classic red train car in the Scottish Highlands.
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Travelling Europe by Train on a Budget: 10 Smart Ways to Save

There’s something wildly romantic about train travel in Europe—the freedom to hop on and off in storybook towns, the way the Alps rise up outside your window, the quiet click of the tracks as you glide into a new country without ever unpacking your bag. But here’s the thing: travelling Europe by train on a…