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The Ultimate Guide to Giving Travel as a Gift

Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain/Oyster When it comes to big surprises, it’s hard to top gifting someone with a surprise vacation. Whether it’s a long weekend in Paris to celebrate a milestone birthday or a bucket-list adventure like seeing Machu Picchu, there’s a lot of planning and thought that goes into giving travel as a gift.…

How and What to Pack for Europe in the Spring

Ah, Europe in the spring! Gone are the gray skies and chilly temps of winter, and summer hasn’t brought its notorious crowds, heat waves, and price surges. We think spring is one of the best times to visit Europe, thanks to blooming gardens, warmer days, and lower hotel prices. That said, packing for Europe in…

Why You Should Visit Malta for Christmas (Plus These Other Mediterranean Destinations)

The small, rocky archipelago of Malta packs a wealth of attractions. Malta’s strategic location in the center of the Mediterranean helped it thrive as a trading hub, leading to numerous invasions and conquests throughout its history. Influences from Sicily, the Middle East, and Britain are apparent in Maltese culture, especially its cuisine and architecture. That…

The World’s Most Notorious Red Light Districts

Whether they’re spoken about openly, or talked about in hushed tones, there are corners of almost every major city where the sex trade is thriving. From Nevada to Amsterdam, Paris, and Bangkok, red light districts have occupied a place in the minds of artists, writers, self-professed bohemians, moralists, ethicists, and travelers for centuries. Of course,…