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Philippines country guide

2 week itinerary for the Philippines

Consisting of 7,641 islands, planning an itinerary for the Philippines is no simple feat. From beautiful mountains to ...
Philippines
Renting a car at the airport

10 car rental tips that will save you money

How I Rented a Car in Europe for Less Than €5 a Day I used to zip around ...
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Car hire

Where to get your car rental insurance?

  When you book a car online, you’ll often see an option to add insurance that covers excess ...
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Mexico ground transportation - bus at Cancun Airport

How to get around Mexico: buses, minivans and colectivos

Heading to Mexico and trying to figure out how to get around? Don’t worry — it’s easier than ...
Mexico
Ferry in Croatia

Croatia ferry companies: Seasonal availability and how to book your ferry tickets

Croatia’s stunning coastline is dotted with thousands of islands scattered across the Adriatic Sea. Planning to explore one ...
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Croatia
Passport for Visa stamp

Vietnam Visa Guide: 3 Simple Steps

3 steps to check which visa you need for Vietnam Arranging your visa can be one of the ...
Vietnam
Plitvice lakes Croatia

A Guide to Plitvice Lakes National Park

Plitvice National Park is one of the reasons travellers visit Croatia. Plitvice is the oldest and largest national ...
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Croatia
Plitvice Lakes
Bali - Indonesia

The Best of Java in 7 days: Java To Bali Trip Itinerary

Java to Bali trip itinerary After seeing Yogyakarta, many travellers visit Mount Bromo, an active volcano in the ...
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Indonesia
sewu waterfalls in java

How to visit the Sewu waterfalls

Tumpak Sewu Waterfalls is a multi-tiered waterfall in East Java, some 70 km south of Mt. Bromo. Loosely ...
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Tet Countdown - Vietnamese New Year

Travelling Vietnam during Tet 2025

Tet is the celebration of Vietnamese New Year, the country’s biggest holiday and their first day of the ...
Vietnam
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