Seasonal guides · 5 min read

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

Dry-season gorilla treks, green-season quiet, chimpanzees in Nyungwe and Akagera game drives: how Rwanda changes month by month.

Travel tips · 5 min read

How much does a trip to Greece cost?

Our Greece package prices from USD 2,607.60 per person, plus official ticket prices, the climate resilience fee and what pushes costs up or down.

Destination guides · 7 min read

Uruguay travel guide for first-time visitors

Entry basics, money and tax breaks, getting around and suggested 7-, 10- and 14-night routes for a first trip to Uruguay.

Destination guides · 9 min read

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda: what to know

Permits, fitness, what to wear and what the hour with a gorilla family is really like.

Destination guides · 5 min read

Greece travel guide for first-time visitors

Entry rules, airports, ferries, money, etiquette and sample routes for a first trip to Greece, with links to official advice.

Destination guides · 5 min read

France travel guide for first-time visitors

Entry rules, airports, money, transport, sample routes and etiquette: the essentials for planning your first trip to France.

Travel tips · 6 min read

How much does a trip to Uruguay cost?

Our 7-night Uruguay packages start from about US$2,258 per person, and non-resident visitors benefit from VAT-free hotels and tax breaks on meals.

Destination guides · 7 min read

Kenya travel guide for first-time visitors

eTA and insurance, airports, money, getting around, sample routes and safety: what you need to know before your first trip to Kenya.

Seasonal guides · 7 min read

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

Vietnam stretches across three climate zones, so there is always somewhere with good weather. Here is how the north, centre and south compare month by month.

Seasonal guides · 6 min read

Best time to visit Uruguay: month-by-month guide

November to April brings beach weather, carnival and the busy Punta del Este season; autumn and spring suit wine country and quieter cities.

Travel tips · 6 min read

How much does a trip to Tanzania cost?

Our Tanzania safari and Zanzibar packages start from US$3,094.05 per person. Here is what drives the price and which official fees to budget for.

Destination guides · 6 min read

Serbia travel guide for first-time visitors

Entry rules, police registration, dinars, getting around and suggested 4, 8 and 12-night routes for a first trip to Serbia.

Travel tips · 6 min read

How much does a trip to Vietnam cost?

Our Vietnam holidays start from about US$1,559 per person for 7 nights. Here is what the e-visa, Ha Long Bay and Hue tickets cost, and how to save.

Seasonal guides · 6 min read

Christmas markets in Prague and Bohemia

Where to find the best markets, when they open and how to pair them with a castle-town day trip.

Destination guides · 6 min read

First time in Iceland: Golden Circle or the South Coast?

Two classic routes compared — distances, highlights and how many nights each really needs.

Seasonal guides · 6 min read

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

April to October is dry season in Bali, Java and Komodo, but Indonesia spans thousands of islands with their own patterns. Here is how each month compares.

Seasonal guides · 5 min read

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

May to October is island season, but spring and autumn are better for Athens, Meteora and walking. A month-by-month look at Greek weather and crowds.

Travel tips · 5 min read

How much does a trip to Malta cost?

Malta packages from USD 1,209.20 per person, plus the eco-contribution, heritage tickets, bus fares and the choices that shape your budget.

Destination guides · 6 min read

Czechia travel guide for first-time visitors

Entry rules, airports, koruna and payments, getting around, sample routes and etiquette: the essentials for your first trip to Czechia.

Seasonal guides · 6 min read

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

May, June and September are Croatia's sweet spot: warm seas, open ferries and fewer crowds than high summer. Here is the full year, month by month.

Destination guides · 6 min read

India travel guide for first-time visitors

e-Visa basics, gateway airports, money, getting around, etiquette and 7, 10 and 14-night routes for your first trip to India.

Travel tips · 6 min read

How much does a trip to the United States cost?

Our US packages start from about US$3,077 per person for 8 nights. Add ESTA or visa fees, park entry and the new US$100 non-resident park fee.

Seasonal guides · 5 min read

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

Spring and autumn are China's best all-round seasons, but a country this size has many climates. See how each month plays out from Beijing to Guilin.

Travel tips · 6 min read

How much does a trip to Malaysia cost?

Our Malaysia holidays start from US$1,558.80 per person for 7 nights. Here is what is included, the official taxes and fees to budget for, and how to save.

Travel tips · 6 min read

How much does a trip to Indonesia cost?

Our Indonesia holidays start from about US$2,258 per person for 10 nights. Here are the official visa, Bali levy and Komodo fees, and how to save.