What is an International Driving Permit (IDP) and when do you need it?

When you’re traveling to a new country, you may think that you can just rent a car with your regular valid driver’s license. But you’d be wrong. To drive legally in most other countries, you need a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) to accompany your driver’s license. What is an International Driving Permit? The IDP is basically a booklet translation of your license that serves as…

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Things to do in Brighton

Brighton, or Brighton & Hove as it’s officially called, is a seaside resort in the south of England that is equal parts nostalgic and progressive. It has enough arcade games to make your inner child happy and enough cozy nightlife hot spots to keep your outer adult drunk until the wee hours. The city has a laid-back feel, but there’s nothing boring about it. If you’re visiting for a couple of…

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Could I Live Here? Brighton Edition

Brighton is a charming seaside town on the UK’s southern coast. Conveniently located just 30 minutes away from London Gatwick Airport, it has all the great things about London without any of the bad. Well… except the weather. Still, the idea of living in Brighton is not altogether bad. Atmosphere As a place to vacation, Brighton has all the perfect elements for a seaside escape from the…

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Stupid things you do when you plan travel

No matter how you prefer to travel, there are certain things that are sure to make your vacation worse. These are the things that you should avoid at all costs, the stupid things you do when you plan travel.

Everyone’s travel style is different, and most people disagree on what makes for the perfect vacation. But no matter how you prefer to travel, there are certain things that are sure to make your vacation worse. These are the things that you should avoid at all costs, the stupid things you do when you plan travel. Not staying in a convenient location One of the easiest ways to save money on…

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Unpopular opinion: London sucks

London is expensive, overcrowded, and overrated. Here are all the ways in which London sucks... and no, the weather isn't one of them.

London is one of the first cities people visit in continental Europe, but England’s capital is not all it’s cracked up to be. Visiting London can be expensive, and the chaos in the streets makes it more of an unpleasant hassle than its reputation suggests. Simply put, London sucks. Here are just a few of the main reasons why. Everything is overcrowded This isn’t a special event; it’s just a…

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The pros and cons of traveling in winter

If you're considering traveling in winter, there are some pros and cons you may want to consider.

I’m an outspoken proponent of off-season travel, but there’s off-season travel and there’s OFF-SEASON travel. The middle of winter tends to be pretty dead when it comes to tourism in the Northern Hemisphere because no one wants to be out and about when it’s below zero outside. But traveling in winter is not all bad. It actually has equal parts pros and cons, and it could be the best time to…

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Could I Live Here? Dresden edition

Ever wondered what it would be like to live in Dresden? Pretty sweet, I think. Here is why.

Dresden is one of the coolest cities in Germany and easily the most beautiful. It’s full of nice people without being overcrowded, which is a huge plus. So I see a lot of potential benefits to living in Dresden. Here’s why. Atmosphere I think living in a beautiful city undoubtedly improves your quality of life. Sure, I probably wouldn’t spend a lot of time walking through Old Town, but just…

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Traveling to Dresden with your dog

Not sure what to expect when you travel to Dresden with your dog? Here are some ideas.

As the heart of Saxony, Dresden is an amazing place to take your pup along. Not only is Dresden surrounded by natural beauty, the city itself is extremely dog-friendly. Read on to find out everything you need to know about traveling to Dresden with a dog. How dog-friendly is Dresden? Like most major cities in Germany, Dresden considers dogs an extension of the family. As such, it feels as…

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Prague Morning: The Czech Republic’s biggest stolen media outlet

Prague Morning routinely steals content from other outlets. Here is how you can fight back. And where else to get your news.

Living in Prague as a non-Czech speaker, getting important up-to-date news can be a challenge. Over the past couple of years, Prague Morning stepped in to fill that role. Their outlet publishes news, video, and photos of current events from Prague and the Czech Republic as a whole. But it turns out, Prague Morning is run by plagiarists who have no respect for intellectual property. And much of…

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Ally Pally: A guide to events at Alexandra Palace

Most music and event venues don’t need their own information guide, but most events are not held up on Mount Olympus at multi-purpose 10,000-person venues. Alexandra Palace in London, or Ally Pally is it’s affectionately known, is a great event space hosting everything from concerts to sporting events, but the experience benefits from some advance knowledge. What is Alexandra Palace? Located in…

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