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Autumn is the best time of year in the Southwest. While dropping temperatures mean breaking out the sweaters and heaters everywhere else in the country, in this corner of the U.S. it means the weather is just right for some outdoor exploring. While most minds immediately jump to the
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A lot of people think that you have to be rich to travel. Good news – you don’t. You just need to know how to manage your money. The average backpacker typically isn’t a trust fund baby from a wealthy family; they’ve just figured out the key to
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Planning meals during a long day of travel can be almost as nightmarish as that transcontinental flight. Most airports are packed with unhealthy snacks, fast food, or chain restaurants that make eating well during a delay almost impossible. But some airports are starting to get a clue, and bringing fantastic
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Gap years aren’t only for the young. Tear up the rulebook and have your own extended adventure – whatever your age. Whether you're between jobs or relationships [https://blog.thediscoverer.com/5-places-to-travel-if-youre-single/], taking time off to travel and learn something about the
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Winter is one of the best times to visit the Caribbean [http://blog.thediscoverer.com/7-best-islands-to-cruise-to-in-the-caribbean/], with tropical temperatures, low humidity and pleasantly cool nights. Hurricane season typically runs its course by December, which times perfectly with snowfall in the U.S.
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Temperatures are falling and the hours of daylight are becoming increasingly short this autumn, and in many places in the U.S. you can feel the transition from mild fall to frigid winter. However, it appears the seasons have cycled through especially quickly in a number of destinations across America,
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If you're a beach lover, then you're familiar with tropical destinations such as Hawaii, Fiji, and the Caribbean. But don’t count out Africa! With 20,000 miles of coastline and 7 tropical island nations, Africa is a beach bum’s paradise. From the Swahili coast
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Is there anything better when traveling than stumbling across roadside vendors and holes-in-the-wall serving up delicious cuisine? Eating on the street is a true sensory overload. From the taste, texture and smell of the food to the sound of sizzling grills, boisterous stall owners and excited crowds,
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There you are, sitting in the airport lounge, highlighting your travel guide with all the great things you plan to do in London when you find out that your flight has been delayed. Now what? Well, you are not alone. In fact, you're among 500,000 other passengers
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Its golden sun, shimmering sands and gently rolling waves that grace the Andaman Coast consistently rank Thailand’s beaches as some of the world’s most sought-after destinations. An exotic and equally enticing getaway for ultimate fun in the sun seekers, Thailand presents a number of beaches that must
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It’s not always a wise decision to follow the crowd. Where tourism’s concerned, instead of improving your travel experience, sticking to the beaten track might actually achieve the exact opposite. Here are the trends that are overrated and the trips that just aren’t worth the hassle – in
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Traveling is not the cheapest hobby in the world. Airfare, accommodation, transportation, food, and activities all cost money. It’s very easy to spend more than necessary or go over your budget. One of the most expensive parts of a trip tends to be the flight. If you don’t