The Number of Countries Younger Than You Is Astounding
Swirled recently declared that there have been more new countries created longer than you’ve been alive. Technically, though, that depends on how long you’ve been alive.
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The Quick Lowdown to Japan
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The beauty to Japan is that there is always more than what meets the eye. It’s a country that can be experienced completely differently each time, multiple times.
How To Get Compensated for Flight Delays
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Stating the obvious here: Sitting at the airport for twelve hours is a nightmare.
Should Destination Suggestions Be Taken With a Grain of Salt?
Right around this time of year, everyone from The New York Times to AFAR puts out their annual guide on where to go, what’s hot and what’s not. (Beautiful photography included, of course.)
The Wettest Place on Earth (and How To Get There)
It’s a certain type of person who wants to visit the wettest place on earth. Maybe the Pacific Northwest was just a bit too arid for their liking. Or maybe a week-long trip to the Atacama left their skin drier than… well, the Atacama.
The Highest City on Earth (and How To Get There)
Last year was the warmest on record by far (and that’s been the case for awhile now). If you’re looking to get as far away as possible from rising tides, look no further than the highest city on earth.
But be warned: this is not a tourist destination. Life gets tough on the edge of the earth.
Is Mercer’s Ranking for Best Expat Cities Questionable?
Thinking of moving abroad? Consulting firm Mercer just released their annual list of best cities for expats.
The Quick Lowdown to Iceland
Don’t wait to cross the northern lights off that bucket list. They’re soon set to dim for up to a decade.
Touring Spain From a Completely Different Viewpoint
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Tourspain has recently released a set of virtual reality glasses that lets travelers explore all that Spain has to offer. (I’m still waiting for the moment someone can send some paella through the computer.)
The Quick Lowdown to England
Chuck Thompson once wrote, “I love England because it’s like a grown-up America, a fact I’m reminded of as soon as I get on a British Airways flight or hop into a London cab and people stop treating me as though I’d just learned to finger paint.”
Beware of Booking Plane Fares for Residents
The quest for plane tickets can drive us to jump through all sorts of proverbial hoops, like hiding our location and changing our language until we find—ta da!—that cheap golden ticket.
