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Shopping in the Philippines: Malls, Markets and What to Bring Home
Best Time to Visit the Philippines: Seasons, Typhoons and Islands
Best Time to Visit the Caribbean, and the Truth About Hurricane Season
Shopping in Nepal: What to Buy, Where, and How to Spot the Fakes
Food in Nepal: From Kathmandu Momos to Dal Bhat at Base Camp
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Jerk, Conch and Ti' Punch: Eating the Caribbean Island by Island
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.
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.
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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.
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
See all travel tipsTipping 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.
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.
Money in Mexico and Central America: Pesos, Dollars and Real Costs
Dollars work almost everywhere from Cancún to Roatán, but they are rarely the cheapest way to pay. Here is how currencies, ATMs, cards and prices really work in Mexico's resort towns, Belize, Honduras and Costa Rica.
Tipping in the USA and Canada: Who to Tip, How Much and Why
A blank tip line, a card reader suggesting 25 percent, a service charge you almost missed. For visitors used to service being included, North American tipping is full of unwritten rules. Here is how it really works, from Las Vegas to Montreal.
