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Canada 1 Costa Rica 46 Greece 19 Hawaii 39 Indonesia 29 Ireland 33 Japan 34 Mexico 1 Puerto Rico 17 Turkey 1 USA 43

Stories from the road

A car drives along a winding coastal road with cliffs and the ocean on the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland.

Driving in Ireland: Rentals, Roads and Left-Hand Rules
A close-up of a stone harbor wall with boats moored on the water in the background.

Day Trips from Dublin: Travel Times for 5 Destinations
A car drives along a winding coastal road on the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland, with cliffs and ocean below.

Ireland Itinerary: 7, 10 and 14-Day Driving Routes
A busy outdoor market in a Mediterranean village with fresh produce and bottled goods lining the stone street.

Greek Islands: Zakynthos in 4-5 Days, Planned Right
A donkey carrying packs walks a stone path above Hydra harbor, lined with boats and white hillside houses.

Hydra Greek Islands: Day Trip, Ferry Times, What to Expect

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A tour boat cruises on Lake Minnewanka with mountains and pine forest in the background.

Best Things to Do in Banff: Ranked by Worth Your Time

The best things to do in Banff get crowded fast. Here's what to prioritize, what to skip, and which seasonal windows close earlier than you'd expect.

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A teapot and mug rest on a wooden picnic table overlooking misty mountains at sunrise.

Things to Do at the Great Smoky Mountains: 1-3 Day Plans

Trail closures shift overnight and lots fill by 9 a.m. Plan things to do at the Great Smoky Mountains without losing a day to traffic or full trailheads.

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Lava rocks on the shore at sunset with Diamond Head and Waikiki skyline in the distance.

Best Things to Do in Oahu Hawaii: Ranked by Region

Most visitors never leave Waikiki - the best things to do in Oahu Hawaii span four regions. Know what to book before you fly and what to skip.

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Terraced green rice fields of Tegallalang in Bali viewed from behind a bamboo fence at sunrise.

Tegallalang Rice Terraces: Timing, Fees, and What to Skip

The tegallalang rice terraces reward early risers and punish late arrivals. Here's what to pay, wear, and check before you go.

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Stone pathway and railing along the cliff at Uluwatu Temple overlooking the sea in Bali.

Uluwatu Bali Weather, Temple, Cliffs & Surf Guide

Uluwatu Bali weather shapes every plan here - dry season runs April-October, but January rain kills the kecak dance. Know when to go before you book.

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People kayaking at dusk in Vieques Bioluminescent Bay, with glowing blue water trails under their boats.

Things to Do in Vieques, Puerto Rico: Bio Bay & Beaches

From the world's brightest bio bay to horse-dotted refuge beaches, things to do in Vieques Puerto Rico reward travelers who plan around moon phases and ferry schedules.

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Los Morrillos Lighthouse overlooks pink salt flats and cliffs near the ocean in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.

Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico: Salt Flats, Lighthouse Guide

Las Salinas de Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico turns cotton-candy pink in dry season - but the color isn't guaranteed and swimming is banned. Plan smarter.

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A person walks along a rocky trail surrounded by dense rainforest in El Yunque National Forest.

El Yunque National Forest: Trails, Falls & Timing

The only tropical rainforest in the U.S. system, El Yunque rewards early arrivals and punishes late ones - verify reservations before you go.

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial and cenotaph reflected in the river at dusk with city buildings in the background.

Things to Do in Hiroshima: Peace Sites and Miyajima

Most visitors under-allocate time here. The best things to do in Hiroshima span two days - peace sites first, Miyajima second, tides checked the night before.

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