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Italian Islands: Choose The Best One For You

Not everyone realizes that Italy has several strings of islands, and each can be quite different for the visitor. Christine Cantera gives us the highlights of the best ones that you should consider for yourself.

Wine tasting in South America: Where to Go and What to Try

You are probably aware of the big wine industries in Argentina and Chile, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Eileen Smith lives in Chile and here she explains where to look and what to taste throughout the continent.

India: Tips to Survive Your First Trip

You’ve probably heard previous first-time visitors to India mention that it tends to be overwhelming, and not necessarily in a good way. Chabli Bravo spent much of a year there recently, and here she offers some great tips to prepare yourself with.

Cheap Southeast Asia: How to Pretend You’re Rich in Bangkok

For most Westerners, Southeast Asia can be shockingly cheap. With that in mind, Kaila Krayewski gives us some expert tips on how to live the good life in Bangkok, while still on a backpacker’s budget.

Running in Paris: A Guide to Scenic Trails and Special Advice for the City

Quite a few people love to combine some aerobic exercise with their vacation, but Paris is among the European cities where it’s not always easy. Elizabeth Mikel has lived there and here she shares all her expert tips and best routes.

Paris on Less Than $100 Per Day: Enjoy the City Without Breaking the Bank

Paris is an amazing city but it can be a budget killer if you don’t pay attention. Julie Blakley is a cheapskate and an expert on the city, and she shares her best budget tips here.

10 Ways To Learn a Foreign Language That Aren’t All Obvious

Learning a new language can be daunting and difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Victoria Brewood has experimented with quite a few ways to make progress that can be more enjoyable than the standard methods, and she shares her ideas here.

Central America on $25 a day: Enjoy an Exotic Destination on a Tight Budget

If you are looking for a new adventure but your budget is limited you might think about Central America. Julie Blakley pulled off a long trip on minimal funds and here she shares some expert advice.

8 MacGyverable Items You Already Have in Your Backpack

If you are in some kind jam on the road, or maybe you are just bored, or you want to create a new art project, you can follow Eileen Smith’s ideas on how to make and do things with items you are already carrying.

Eastern Canada: Lesser Known Charms and Reasons to Visit

When traveling through Canada it’s tempting to concentrate on all the most famous sites, but Jennifer Miller contends that you’ll miss much of what makes the country so spectacular that way, and offers some interesting alternatives here.