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Brent and Michael Are Going Places
Five Travel Luxuries That Are Worth the Extra Cost — and Four That Aren’t!
And if you think I’m being silly to talk about “value” even in luxury travel, you don’t know me very well.
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Travel news and blogs for couples: romantic destinations, slow travel, honeymoon ideas and trips for two, gathered from publishers worldwide.
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The Common Wanderer
PALM Hotel Ahangama Review: A Design Hotel That Works With Kids
A modernist hotel in a coconut grove 5km inland from Ahangama, PALM is a rare design property that works with small children. This is our review after five days there, including the rooms, the food, t…
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Mr & Mrs Romance
Wine & Art, Wine & Curry, Wine & Wine, and a Chill-Out in Fiji
September is always a busy, fun month for us, but this year might just put the rest in the shade. A lot of it has to do with the sheer ... Read more
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Salt in our Hair
Boppard, Germany: Things to Do in One Day
Visiting Boppard on the Rhine Boppard Altstadt We started at the Marktplatz, just in the middle of Boppard’s old town, and wandered from there. It’s free to explore with no set hours, so you can turn…
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Charlie on Travel
Where to Stay in Varkala: Odayam, South Cliff or North Cliff?
Where you stay in Varkala decides what kind of trip you have. Stay on the North Cliff and you’re in the middle of the restaurants, the shops and, at the weekend, the party zone. Stay in Odayam or on t…
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Charlie on Travel
12 Things To Do in Varkala: Kerala’s Cliffside Beach Town
Varkala is the beach bit of Kerala: a red laterite cliff with a ribbon of cafés and shops along the top, surf breaks below, and a yoga studio on every other rooftop. We spent a week here at the end of…
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Charlie on Travel
Where to Stay in Kumarakom: 10 Backwater Resorts & Homestays (2026)
We chose Kumarakom over Alleppey on purpose. Alleppey is the houseboat capital, with the biggest fleet and the biggest crowds. Kumarakom, across Vembanad Lake, is quieter, more villagey and the reason…
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The Common Wanderer
How To Get To Ahangama, Sri Lanka: Train, Bus & Taxi
Getting to Ahangama is easy, from scenic coastal trains and cheap local buses to express coaches and private transfers. Here’s what actually works and what option we’d choose.
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Love and Road
Best Road Trip Locations in the UK
The UK is home to some of the most scenic and memorable road trip routes in Europe, offering everything from dramatic coastlines and mountain scenery to charming villages and historic landmarks. Wheth…
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Brent and Michael Are Going Places
Turkey is Engaged in a Massive Crackdown Against Gays. The World is Mostly Ignoring It.
The country plays an important role in geopolitics. And no one wants to upset the world order by pointing out that very bad things are happening.
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Jetsetting Fools
Our Best 3 Day Rome Itinerary for Your Vacation to Italy
With iconic sights, amazing food and ancient ruins, Rome, Italy is a must-see European destination. Spending 3 days in Rome is just enough time to experience the highlights – but only with a good trav…
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Two Wandering Soles
37 Tips for Flying with Kids (after 100+ flights)
If you're planning on flying with a baby, these practical and encouraging tips will make you feel confident to board that plane!
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Charlie on Travel
Walking the South Downs Way in Stages: Route Guide & Where to Stay
The South Downs Way is a 160-kilometre National Trail along the chalk ridge from Winchester to Eastbourne, usually split into eight stages. It is one of the few long-distance walks in England you can…
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Charlie on Travel
South Downs Way Winchester to Exton & East Meon: Stage 1 Walk Guide
The South Downs Way starts at the old City Mill in Winchester and runs 160 kilometres east to Eastbourne. Stage 1 officially finishes at Exton, a small village in the Meon Valley about 19 kilometres i…
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Charlie on Travel
Boston vs New York: Which City Should You Visit?
Boston and New York are around 230 miles apart, they are nothing alike and I loved them both. If this is your first trip to the USA, go to New York. If you have been before or you want a smaller, frie…
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Conde Nast Traveller
13 best Airbnbs in Dublin for couples, family trips and group getaways in 2026
From stylish restored 1870s hideaways in Dundrum to organic farm retreats in the Dublin foothills, these editor-approved stays reveal a softer, greener side to Ireland’s vibrant capital
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Brent and Michael Are Going Places
Brent and Michael's Secret Travel Hacks, Part 36!
Find a clean airport bathroom, come home happy, cross borders and security lines faster, get a free satellite connection, use AI to rebook fares, avoid synthetics, and say goodbye at the gate.
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Brent and Michael Are Going Places
America Has Some Crazy Ideas About “Risk.” How Are Other Countries Different?
Traveling the world for ten years has shown me the kinds of risks we should and shouldn’t tolerate.
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Salt in our Hair
Kaikōura Seal Colony (Best Places to See Them)
Where to See Seals in Kaikōura 1. Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway (Our Favorite) If you only have time to do one thing in Kaikōura, do the Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, located about 3 KM from the town cente…
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Mr & Mrs Romance
Wine of the Month – Swan Valley Chenin Blanc
When you think if West Australian wine, thoughts usually go straight for the beautiful, big-bodied Cabernets of Margaret River. But just twenty minutes from Perth’s Harbourside streets, the Swan Valle…