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We always get the best travel tips from fellow travelers or, even better, the locals. Whether it’s where to find the best food, a hidden beach, a secret alleyway with a quaint coffee shop or the best day of the week to visit a certain museum. The best travel tips come from the people who’ve experienced a destination themselves. These tips always add something special to your travels. And this was the inspiration for creating Travel Dudes. Our Dudes and Dudettes provide valuable tips, inspiration and advice from their first-hand travel experiences.
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From Halls to Homes: Why Private Villa Weddings Are the New Venues
A quiet revolution is happening, one couple at a time. From Tuscany to Bali, from Phuket to Cape Town, more and more couples are returning to something older, deeper, more instinctual: The wedding that feels like home. Even when home is a villa thousands of miles away.
How to NOT Look Like a Backpacker – Even Though You ARE a Backpacker
There are a few times while backpacking where it's important to look 'nice.' Here's how to not look like a backpacker while backpacking.
10 Best Destinations for Tropical Getaways On a Budget
Discover affordable destinations for tropical getaways. From Bali to Palawan, explore sun-drenched destinations that won't break the bank.
The Best Sunglasses for Hiking & Outdoor Activities
Looking for the best sunglasses for hiking? We've compiled a list of the top outdoor sunglasses for trekking.
What to Expect on an Explorer of the Seas Cruise
Experience the thrill of cruising! Explorer of the Seas shows you the world's most beautiful places - safely, comfortably and in style.
The Ultimate Guide to Staying at a Hostel
Here's your ultimate guide to staying at a hostel, including why you should, what to expect a few tips for staying in hostels.
Where Elephant Herds Take Their Time
Where to see elephants in Africa, from Chobe's huge herds and Addo's dense population to Kruger, the Serengeti and the Okavango Delta. Five parks compared.
Top Reasons to go on a Wine Tour on Your Travels
If you aren't sure if a wine tour is something you’re interested in, here are a few reasons why many travelers put a tour at the top of their must-do list.
Tips for Active Holidays
Elevate your getaway with our guide to active holidays! Get top tips & reap the benefits of an energized break. Start planning now!
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Florida Without the Regret: How to Plan a Trip That Feels Worth the Money
Plan a Florida trip that's worth the money: pick one region, time it around storms and crowds, budget for tolls and hotel tax, and pace your days.
Landing in Barcelona With the Right Apps Already on Your Phone
Barcelona travel apps that make arrival easy, from metro tickets on your phone and licensed taxi apps to train apps for day trips and the 2027 bike-share ban.
Seven Wild Bears in One Day on Romania’s Transfăgărășan Highway
Transfăgărășan Highway day trip from Bucharest: seven bears in one September day, Vidraru Dam, Bâlea Lake at 2,042 m, opening season and bear rules.
Fresh Tracks on a Sleeping Volcano: Catskiing Mount Erciyes
Skiing in Turkey beyond the lifts: a snowcat to 3,400 m on Mount Erciyes, the Devil's Route down, then an underground city and cave dinner in Cappadocia.
Six Days, Three Countries: How to Plan an Express Tour du Mont Blanc
Plan an express Tour du Mont Blanc in 6 or 7 days: Geneva transfers, refuge booking, shuttles that cut road walking, luggage transfer and both border passes.
The Volcano Ski Day That Changes Your Sense of Scale
Erciyes ski mornings, Cappadocia evenings: lift heights, transfer times, winter balloon odds, underground cities and Kayseri food from a local winter operator.
Before You Hand Over Your Passport Details: How to Choose a Reliable Travel Document Assistance Service
How to choose a reliable travel document assistance service: what they do, how to read reviews, what fees to expect and what to check before you pay.
The Death of the Passport Stamp: How Border Tech Is Changing How We Travel
Passport stamps are disappearing. Europe's EES ended them in April 2026, the US stopped routine stamps in October, and the UK ETA moved the border online.
What It Takes to Get a Premier League Ticket as a Visitor
Learn how to buy Premier League tickets as a visitor: memberships, ballots, official hospitality, resale risks, and how to protect your trip if the match moves.
