Florence: Destination Guide
QUICK FACTS Region: Tuscany, Italy Known for: Renaissance art and architecture, the Duomo, the Uffizi Nearest airport: Florence Airport, or Pisa (1.5 hours) Best season: April to May,…
Florence: History
You can’t tell Florence’s story without the Medici. The family built their fortune through banking starting in the 14th century, then spent generations pouring that wealth into artistic…
Marrakech and the High Atlas: Travel Guide
The Marrakech region combines the historic medina with access to the High Atlas Mountains. MARRAKECH Read the full Marrakech destination guide for an overview, the history guide for…
Cappadocia: Destination Guide
QUICK FACTSnRegion: Central Anatolia, TurkeynKnown for: Hot air balloons, fairy chimneys, cave hotels, underground citiesnNearest airport: Nevsehir Kapadokya or Kayseri Erkilet — both roughly 1 hour from GoremenBest…
Turkey: Entry Requirements
QUICK FACTS Country: Turkey Visa type: Many nationalities can apply for an e-Visa online before travel, a straightforward process that usually takes minutes to process Where to check…
Banff and the Canadian Rockies: Travel Guide
Banff sits within one of the most concentrated stretches of dramatic mountain scenery in North America. BANFF Read the full Banff destination guide for an overview, the history…
Dubai: 3-Day Itinerary
DAY 1: OLD DUBAI Spend the morning in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, the wind-tower architecture that predates the oil era entirely. Cross the Creek by abra water taxi…
Best Time to Visit Cape Town
QUICK FACTS Best months: November to March (Southern Hemisphere summer) Peak season: December and January Festival highlight: Cape Town Jazz Festival (March), Cape Town Carnival (March) Avoid: June…
Brazil: Entry Requirements
QUICK FACTS Country: Brazil Visa type: Visa policy for Brazil varies significantly by nationality and has changed in recent years Where to check official requirements: Your destination’s official…
What to Wear in Reykjavik
Iceland’s weather is genuinely unpredictable across all seasons, and the often-repeated local saying that you can experience four seasons in a single day is not significant exaggeration. Layering…