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Essential Travel Tips for First-Timers in Italy
Plugs, language, packing and connectivity basics — plus quick tips to make your first trip to Italy smooth.
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Travel tips
Plugs, language, packing and connectivity basics — plus quick tips to make your first trip to Italy smooth.

Food & drink
From sushi and ramen to izakaya drinks and street food, here is a practical guide to eating and drinking your way across Japan.

Planning
A practical transport guide to Japan — from the Shinkansen and IC cards to city metros, buses, ride apps, and intercity tips.

Food & drink
From dim sum and roast goose to milk tea and egg waffles, here is how to eat and drink your way through Hong Kong like a local.

Planning
Master Hong Kong's MTR, buses, trams, ferries, taxis and ride apps with this practical transport guide for visitors.

Planning
Hong Kong is one of Asia's safest cities, but petty scams and a few practical risks still catch visitors off guard. Here's what to watch for and the emergency numbers to save.

Cities
From Budapest's grand baths to Pécs's Mediterranean charm, here are the Hungarian cities worth your time and what makes each one unforgettable.

Food & drink
From paprika-rich goulash to chimney cake and Tokaji wine, here's what to eat and drink in Hungary, plus practical dining tips.

Things to do
From Budapest's thermal baths to the wine cellars of Eger and the shores of Lake Balaton, here are the best landmarks and experiences in Hungary.

Planning
From Budapest's metro to intercity trains and ride apps, here's how to travel Hungary like a local without overpaying.

Planning
Hungary is one of Europe's safest destinations, but a few scams and street-smart habits are worth knowing before you explore Budapest and beyond.

Travel tips
Everything a first-timer needs for Hungary: plugs and voltage, Hungarian language basics, smart packing, staying connected, plus quick tips for Budapest and beyond.

Cities
From buzzing Reykjavík to the whale capital of Húsavík, here are the Icelandic cities and towns worth building a trip around.

Things to do
From the Blue Lagoon and the Golden Circle to glacier lagoons and the Northern Lights, here are the experiences that make Iceland unforgettable.

Things to do
From the Taj Mahal to Kerala's backwaters, here are the unmissable landmarks and experiences that capture the vastness and beauty of India.

Planning
A practical transport guide to India: book IRCTC trains, ride city metros, hire cars with drivers, catch intercity buses, and use Ola, Uber and Rapido like a local.

Planning
A practical safety guide for India: how to handle common scams, which areas need extra care, the emergency numbers to save, and simple habits that keep your trip smooth.

Cities
From temple-rich Yogyakarta to the canals of Surabaya, here are the Indonesian cities worth building a trip around.

Things to do
From Borobudur's stone galleries to Komodo dragons and Bali's rice terraces, here are the experiences that make Indonesia unforgettable.

Cities
From the bazaars of Baghdad to the ancient citadel of Erbil, here are the must-visit cities in Iraq and the one highlight you should not miss in each.

Planning
From Jakarta's MRT to Bali scooters, island ferries and Gojek rides everywhere, here is how to move around Indonesia smoothly.

Planning
Indonesia is welcoming and safe for most visitors, but a few smart habits help you avoid scams, traffic chaos, and natural hazards. Here is the practical lowdown.

Travel tips
Plugs, language, packing and connectivity basics for your first trip to Indonesia, plus quick tips for Bali, Jakarta and beyond.

Planning
Spring and autumn deliver Italy's sweet spot of mild weather, smaller crowds, and lower prices. Here's how to time your trip month by month.