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The Cheapest Countries to Travel to–and the Most Expensive

Travel NewsMarch 17, 202533Views

Amid growing fears of an economic recession, you might be looking for ways to tighten your travel budget. One fairly obvious way to do that: Pick a destination where your costs on the ground will be low compared to places where prices are high for hotels, food, and other expenses. To help you out with…

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Countries Where the American Dollar Is Strong Right Now

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February 15, 202525Views

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UK visitors from dozens of countries will have to pay new entry fee

Pedestrians shelter from the rain under umbrellas as they pass the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock's bell, Big Ben, at the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, in London on Feb. 22, 2024. Henry Nicholls | AFP | Getty Images If you're traveling to the U.K. as…

January 7, 202562Views

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Which Countries Do Not Require 6 Months of Passport Validity? 12 Options for Renewal Procrastinators

To enter some countries, your passport expiration date must be at least 6 months away. But if your passport is expiring soon, you still have options. Here are 12 popular destinations where that rule doesn't apply. One of the annoying things about passports is that the expiration date…

November 14, 202448Views

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China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea

From Friday, citizens of nine more countries can enter China without needing a visa to visit. Holders of ordinary passports from eight countries in Europe — Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco and Liechtenstein — as well as South Korea can visit for business or leisure purposes for up to 15 days without needing…

November 7, 202444Views

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The 10 Safest Countries in Africa to Visit in 2024

These 10 African countries have earned the safest rating from the U.S. State Department. Among travelers interested in visiting Africa, some of the top safety concerns often cited include crime, political unrest, and the targeting of LGBTQ+ people. While it’s true that many places on the continent…

May 17, 2024116Views

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Countries That Use the US Dollar as Currency

Exchanging currency is a perennial pain in international travel. Fortunately for U.S. vacationers, there are a bunch of destinations, including many tourism heavy hitters, where no exchange is necessary. Often in an effort to protect against inflation or stabilize a rocky financial situation, as Western Union explains, several countries have adopted the greenback as their…

May 9, 2024127Views

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These Are the Safest Caribbean Countries Right Now—Some Islands Are Getting Worse

In recent days the U.S. State Department has issued alarming travel warnings for Jamaica and the Bahamas, citing rising crime levels in both countries as reasons for tourists to beware. On the State Department's 4-level travel advisory scale, Jamaica has been bumped up to level 3, which stands for "Reconsider Travel." According to the advisory,…

April 27, 2024113Views

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Tired of Tipping? Vacation in These Countries Where Tips Aren’t Required or Expected

Americans, do you ever feel like the expectation to tip every worker you encounter has spun out of control? When baristas expect 20% to shove a muffin across the counter at you, or when you have to bus your own tray but your cashier still expects an honorarium for merely collecting your payment, it's only…

April 26, 2024136Views

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What Are the Safest Countries to Visit in South America Right Now?

In recent months several South American destinations have generated the sorts of international headlines that can unsettle tourists. Amid reports of gang violence in Ecuador, protests in Peru (some of which have caused temporary closures at Machu Picchu), huge political demonstrations and an alarming spike in violent crime (with a rising number of American victims) in…

April 26, 2024117Views