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White walls of Elmina Castle on the coast of Ghana framed by palm trees under a blue sky
Health & Vaccinations

Ghana Vaccine Requirements: Yellow Fever, Malaria and More

Ghana is one of the few countries that checks a vaccine certificate at the border. Here is what is required, what the CDC recommends and how early to start.

October 31, 2026
Haystack Rock and smaller sea stacks rising from the surf at Cannon Beach on a clear day
Road Trips

Oregon Coast Road Trip: Highway 101 From Astoria to California

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel with four colossal seated statues of Ramesses II cut into the sandstone cliff
Sights

Beyond the Pyramids: The Great Temples of Egypt Along the Nile

Two colorful fishing boats on clear turquoise water off Santa Maria on the island of Sal
Cape Verde

Best Time to Visit Cape Verde: Beaches, Wind, Turtles and Hiking

A humpback whale surfacing in the calm water of Wilhelmina Bay with snowy Antarctic mountains behind
Nature

Animals in Antarctica: Penguins, Whales and Seals You Can See

Destinations

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View from the fortress above Kotor over the red roofs of the old town and the calm Bay of Kotor framed by mountains
Montenegro

Bay of Kotor, Montenegro: Old Towns, Island Churches and Views

Calle Crisologo in Vigan, a cobblestone street lined with Spanish colonial houses, shop fronts and a horse-drawn calesa
Philippines

Shopping in the Philippines: Malls, Markets and What to Bring Home

Turquoise lagoon between steep limestone cliffs in Bacuit Bay, El Nido, with an outrigger boat in the distance
Philippines

Best Time to Visit the Philippines: Seasons, Typhoons and Islands

White sand and calm turquoise water at Eagle Beach on Aruba under a clear blue sky
Caribbean

Best Time to Visit the Caribbean, and the Truth About Hurricane Season

Craft shop near Bhaktapur's Pottery Square with puppets, masks and hanging ornaments on display
Nepal

Shopping in Nepal: What to Buy, Where, and How to Spot the Fakes

Themes

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Calm turquoise water and the curving shoreline of Grand Case Bay on Saint Martin under a late afternoon sky
Food & Drink

Jerk, Conch and Ti' Punch: Eating the Caribbean Island by Island

Nature

Reefs and Rainforests: Wildlife in Belize, Honduras and Costa Rica

The Great Blue Hole, nurse sharks at Shark Ray Alley, whale sharks off Utila, howler monkeys and nesting turtles: Central America's wildlife trips are famous, but they are not all what the photos promise. Here is what each one is really like, what it costs and when to go.

Aerial view of the Great Blue Hole, a dark blue circle in the turquoise reef of Lighthouse Reef, Belize
Sights

Mayan Ruins of the Yucatán and Belize: Which Are Worth It?

From Chichén Itzá and Tulum to jungle cities like Calakmul and Caracol, the Maya sites of the Yucatán and Belize differ hugely in crowds, cost and how close you can get. Here is how to choose, and how to time your visit.

The Temple of Kukulcán at Chichén Itzá under a blue sky with white clouds

Travel Styles

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A small cruise ship in front of a towering blue and white tidewater glacier in Glacier Bay, Alaska
Cruises

Best Time to Cruise Alaska: A Month-by-Month Guide

The Alaska cruise season lasts only about five months, and every one of them trades something for something else. Here is how to match your sailing date to the trip you want.

The pointed summit of Ama Dablam and snowy Himalayan peaks above a high valley with a glacial lake in the Everest region
Active Holidays

Trekking in Nepal: How to Choose Between Everest, Annapurna and More

Everest Base Camp, the Annapurna Circuit, Langtang or a few days on Poon Hill? The big Himalayan treks differ more than their names suggest, and the rules for independent trekkers have changed. Here is how they compare.

Shallow turquoise water and white sand lined with palm trees and parasols at Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres
Beach Holidays

Which Mexican Beach Town Is Right for You? Caribbean vs Pacific

Cancún or Cabo, Tulum or Puerto Vallarta, Holbox or Huatulco? Mexico's two coasts offer very different beach holidays, and the right choice depends on who you are and when you travel.

Travel Tips

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Visas & Entry

Can Americans Travel to Cuba? The 2026 Rules Explained

Direct flights to Havana are on sale, yet a plain vacation is off limits. Here is what U.S. law actually allows, what changed in 2026 and what to pack in your document folder.

Cobblestone street in Trinidad, Cuba, lined with pastel colonial houses and a yellow church bell tower under a blue sky
Money & Tipping

Who Expects a Tip? Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Pacific

In Tokyo a tip can be handed straight back, while in Cape Town and on a Kenyan safari it is part of someone's wage. Here is how tipping really works across more than 20 countries, from service charges on the bill to car guards and trekking porters.

A safari vehicle with a pop-up roof in tall grass next to a resting lioness in the Maasai Mara, Kenya
Money & Tipping

Tipping in Latin America: Mexico to Argentina, Country by Country

A 10 percent line on the bill can be a legal service charge, a polite suggestion or nothing at all, depending on which border you just crossed. Here is how tipping really works from Mexico and Central America to the far end of South America.

Outdoor restaurant tables and umbrellas below a yellow colonial building on Plaza de Santo Domingo in Cartagena, Colombia
Safety

Is Mexico Safe? A State-by-State Guide, Plus Belize and Roatán

Mexico's safety warnings range from "normal precautions" to "do not travel," sometimes within a few hours' drive. Here is what the U.S. and UK advisories actually say about Cancún, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta and other favorites, which everyday risks matter more, and how Belize and Roatán compare.

Mayan ruins on a rocky clifftop above a white sand beach and turquoise sea at Tulum

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