Country guide
Japan Travel Guide: From the Lights of Tokyo to the Quiet of the Villages
Our Japan documentary as a guide: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Mount Fuji and Hakone, Shirakawa-go; routes, transportation, etiquette and seasons for first-time visitors.
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Switzerland Travel Guide: Villages, Lakes and Glaciers Beyond the Postcards
Our Switzerland documentary as a guide: Lavaux, Appenzell, the Aletsch Glacier, Blausee, Zermatt and Lucerne, plus train travel, seasons and budget tips.
Country guide
Spain Travel Guide: 26 Captivating Places from Barcelona to Andalusia
Our Spain documentary, turned into a guide: what to see in Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Granada, Córdoba and Toledo, plus routes, transportation, food and warnings.
Country guide
Australia Travel Guide: Sydney to Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef to the Great Ocean Road
Our Australia documentary as a guide: Sydney, Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and Tasmania, plus distances, seasons, visas and tips.
Country guide
China Travel Guide: Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Tibet and the China Few People Know
Our China documentary as a guide: Zhangjiajie’s rock pillars, Guilin and the Li River, Tibet, Beijing and Shanghai, plus tips on visas, payments and the internet.
Country guide
Egypt Travel Guide: 16 Stops Beyond the Pyramids
An Egypt travel guide from Giza to Abu Simbel and Luxor to the Red Sea: places to visit, Nile cruises, the best time to go, getting around and what to watch out for.
Unusual facts
See all →Truly getting to know a country starts with the small details guidebooks leave out.
Unusual facts
13 Unusual Facts About Finland: Saunas, Lakes and Quiet Revolutions
Unusual facts
14 Unusual Facts About Germany: From the Beer Purity Law to Quiet Sundays
Unusual facts
12 Unusual Facts About Croatia: The Birthplace of the Necktie
Unusual facts
15 Unusual Facts About Italy: Two Countries Inside a Country, and More
Where not to go, and what to watch out for
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Tourist traps
What to Know Before You Go to Bali: Traps, Rules and Times to Avoid
Tourist traps
Egypt Tourist Traps: What to Watch Out For at the Pyramids, in the Bazaar and on the Nile
Tourist traps
Italy Tourist Traps: What to Watch Out For in Rome, Venice and Florence
Tourist traps
Istanbul Tourist Traps: What to Watch Out For and What to Avoid
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Türkiye guides
Türkiye overview →Türkiye is one country among many, but it is the one we know best. Our guides, region by region:
Travel tips & food
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The Best Beaches in Türkiye: How to Choose Based on Your Travel Style
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Fethiye vs. Marmaris: How to Choose Based on Your Travel Style
Food guide
Istanbul’s Esnaf Lokantası: Where to Find Real Home Cooking in the City
Travel tip
International Travel Checklist: 30 Things to Check Before You Go
Themes
- Unusual FactsLittle-known, surprising facts about countries that will make you see your trip through new eyes.
- Tourist TrapsWhere not to go and what to watch out for: honest warnings that protect your money and your time.
- ItinerariesDay-by-day sample itineraries and route ideas.
- Travel TipsPlanning, transportation, money, mobile data and packing: what to know before you go.
- Food & DrinkWhat to eat and where to eat it: local food guides.
- UNESCO HeritageCities, ancient sites and natural wonders on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- Budget TravelWays to see more while spending less, plus affordable routes.
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