Travel tips · 6 min read

How much does a trip to Japan cost?

Our Japan packages start from US$3,426.40 per person for 11 nights. Here is what is included, the official taxes and fees to budget for, and how to save.

Seasonal guides · 6 min read

Best time to visit Serbia: a month-by-month guide

May to September is festival and hiking season in Serbia, while winter brings skiing on Kopaonik and quiet city breaks. Here is how the year compares.

Travel tips · 6 min read

How much does a trip to Singapore cost?

Our Singapore stopover starts from US$970 per person for 3 nights. Here are the official fees, transport passes and tax rules that shape the rest of your budget.

Seasonal guides · 6 min read

Best time to visit France: a month-by-month guide

Spring and early autumn give France its best balance of mild weather, open sights and calmer crowds. Here is how each month plays out, region by region.

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How much does a trip to Kenya cost?

Our Kenya safaris start from US$3,426.40 per person. Here are our package prices, the official eTA, insurance and park fees, and ways to save.

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Croatia travel guide for first-time visitors

Entry rules, airports, money, ferries, sample routes and local etiquette: what to know before your first trip to Croatia.

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How much does a trip to Rwanda cost?

Our Rwanda trips start from US$5,533.20 per person. Here is how gorilla permits, visas and lodge choice shape the budget.

Travel tips · 5 min read

How much does a trip to Croatia cost?

Our Croatia packages start from about US$1,908 per person for 8 nights. Here are the official fees to budget for, plus the factors that move the price.

Travel tips · 5 min read

How much does a trip to Serbia cost?

Our Serbia trips start from USD 860 per person for a four-night city break. See official taxes, what is included and how to stretch your budget.

Destination guides · 6 min read

Japan travel guide for first-time visitors

Visas, airports, money, trains, etiquette and suggested 7, 10 and 14-night routes: everything a first-time visitor to Japan needs before booking.

Destination guides · 7 min read

Thailand travel guide for first-time visitors

Everything a first-time visitor needs: entry rules, airports, money, getting around, suggested 7, 10 and 14-night routes, etiquette and safety.

Seasonal guides · 7 min read

Best time to visit Thailand: a month-by-month guide

November to February is the coolest, driest window for most of Thailand, but the Gulf islands follow a different calendar. Here is how each month plays out.

Destination guides · 5 min read

Italy travel guide for first-time visitors

Entry rules, airports, trains, money, etiquette and sample routes for a first trip to Italy, with links to official sources.

Seasonal guides · 6 min read

Best time to visit Italy: a month-by-month guide

Spring and early autumn suit most Italy trips, but the north, the south and the mountains each run to their own calendar. Here is how the year plays out.

Destination guides · 7 min read

Vietnam travel guide for first-time visitors

Your first trip to Vietnam, made simple: visas and e-visas, airports, dong and payments, getting around, 7, 10 and 14-night routes, etiquette and safety.

Destination guides · 7 min read

Tanzania travel guide for first-time visitors

Visas, insurance, airports, money, getting around, suggested routes and etiquette: the essentials for a first trip to Tanzania.

Seasonal guides · 6 min read

Best time to visit India: a month-by-month guide

October to March suits most of India, but the monsoon, summer heat and Himalayan seasons change the picture by region. Here is when to go where.

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How much does a trip to Mongolia cost?

Our Mongolia packages start from US$2,377.60 per person. Here is what drives the cost, plus visa rules and official fees to budget for.

Seasonal guides · 6 min read

Best time to visit Ireland: a month-by-month guide

May to September brings the longest days and full opening hours, but Ireland works year-round. Here is how each month compares.

Destination guides · 7 min read

United States travel guide for first-time visitors

Entry rules, gateway airports, money, driving and suggested 7-, 10- and 14-night routes for a first trip to the United States.

Seasonal guides · 6 min read

Best time to visit Hong Kong: month-by-month guide to weather and festivals

October to December brings Hong Kong's most comfortable weather for city walks and hiking. Here is what each month offers, from typhoon season to Chinese New Year.

Destination guides · 6 min read

Ireland travel guide for first-time visitors

Entry rules, airports, money, driving on the left and suggested 5, 9 and 12-night routes for a first trip to Ireland.

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How much does a trip to South Korea cost?

Our South Korea packages start from US$2,607.60 per person for 9 nights. See what affects the price and which official fees to budget for.

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How to pack for a multi-climate holiday

Layering strategies for trips that combine mountains, cities and beaches in one suitcase.

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How much does a trip to France cost?

Our France packages start from about US$2,850 per person for 7 nights. Here is what is included, the official fees to budget for and how to save.