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Getting Around Thailand: Airports, Trains, Ferries and Ride Apps
How to get from Thai airports into town, ride Bangkok's Skytrain and metro, book trains and buses, reach the islands by ferry and use ride-hailing apps.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
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The Best Time to Visit Thailand: A Season-by-Season Guide
Cool, hot or rainy? How Thailand's seasons differ by region, when crowds and room rates peak, and which festivals are worth timing your trip around.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
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Switzerland Travel Budget: What a Trip Really Costs
Switzerland is expensive, but planning helps. Rough daily budgets in Swiss francs for budget, mid-range and luxury trips, plus real ways to spend less on rooms, food and trains.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
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Getting Around Switzerland: Trains, Boats, Mountain Lifts and More
How to get from Swiss airports into town, use trains, passes, trams and PostBuses, ride the scenic lines and decide whether you really need a car.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
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The Best Time to Visit Switzerland: A Season-by-Season Guide
Summer hiking, winter skiing or quiet shoulder months? What each Swiss season brings in weather, crowds and prices, plus the festivals worth timing a trip around.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
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Spain Safety Tips: What Every Traveller Should Know
Spain is a safe, welcoming country, but pickpockets and a few well-worn scams target tourists. How to avoid them, cope with the heat and get help fast.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
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Spain Travel Budget: What a Trip Really Costs
Rough daily budgets for Spain from backpacker to luxury, with typical costs for rooms, food, trains and sights, plus easy ways to make your euros go further.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
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Getting Around Spain: Trains, Metros, Coaches and Driving
How to get from Spain's airports into town, ride the high-speed trains, use city metros and ride apps, and when renting a car makes sense.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
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The Best Time to Visit Spain: A Season-by-Season Guide
Spring and autumn suit most trips, summer brings heat and fiestas, and winter means mild southern sun. Here is what each season in Spain is really like.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
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South Korea Safety Tips: What Every Traveller Should Know
South Korea is one of Asia's easiest countries to travel safely. Here's what to watch for, from taxi touts and nightlife bills to summer heat, plus the numbers to call in an emergency.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
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South Korea Travel Budget: What a Trip Really Costs
Rough daily costs for budget, mid-range and luxury travel in South Korea, from hostel beds and barbecue dinners to KTX tickets, plus tips to make your won go further.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
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Getting Around South Korea: Trains, Subways, Buses and Taxis
How to get from Incheon into Seoul, ride the KTX between cities, use a T-money card on subways and buses, and call taxis with apps across South Korea.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
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The Best Time to Visit South Korea: A Season-by-Season Guide
Cherry blossom in spring, monsoon and beaches in summer, blazing foliage in autumn and ski slopes in winter: when to visit South Korea for weather, crowds and festivals.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
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Singapore Safety Tips: What Every Traveller Should Know
Singapore is widely regarded as one of the world's safest cities, but scams, strict rules, heat and storms still catch visitors out. Here is what to watch for.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
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Singapore Travel Budget: What a Trip Really Costs
Rough daily costs for Singapore in Singapore dollars, from hostel-and-hawker trips to luxury stays, plus tips to make your money go further.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
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Getting Around Singapore: MRT, Buses, Taxis and Ride Apps
How to get from Changi Airport to the city, ride the MRT and buses, pay with a contactless card, book taxis and cross into Malaysia or Indonesia.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
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The Best Time to Visit Singapore: A Season-by-Season Guide
Singapore is warm all year, but rain, crowds and festivals change from month to month. Here is how to choose the right time for your trip.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
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Portugal Safety Tips: What Every Traveller Should Know
Portugal is generally a safe, relaxed destination. Here's how to avoid pickpockets and common scams, stay safe on Atlantic beaches and cliffs, and what to do in an emergency.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
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Portugal Travel Budget: What a Trip Really Costs
Rough daily budgets for Portugal at budget, mid-range and luxury level, with typical costs for rooms, meals, transport and sights, plus ways to make your euros go further.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
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Getting Around Portugal: Trains, Trams, Buses and Driving
How to get from Portugal's airports into town and around the country by train, metro, tram, coach, ride app or rental car, with practical tips for each.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
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The Best Time to Visit Portugal: A Season-by-Season Guide
Spring blooms, summer beaches, autumn grape harvests and mild winters: when to visit Portugal for weather, crowds, prices and its best-known festivals.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
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UAE Travel Budget: What a Trip Really Costs
Rough daily budgets in dirhams for backpackers, mid-range travellers and luxury trips in the UAE, plus what drives costs and practical ways to spend less.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
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Getting Around the UAE: Metro, Taxis, Buses and Driving
How to get from the airport into town, use the Dubai Metro and Nol card, take taxis and ride apps, rent a car and travel between the emirates.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
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The Best Time to Visit the UAE: A Season-by-Season Guide
Mild winters, scorching summers and Ramadan dates that shift every year: when to visit the UAE for the weather, festivals, crowds and better hotel rates.
Oct 17, 20264 min read