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That means it is as French as, say, Normandy. But it’s very different. It has marvelous beaches, spectacular scenery, rainforests, a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve, an impressive volcano, about 100 waterfalls, natural hot springs to bathe in and delicious food to eat (this is France, after all). But because it’s France, the euro is its currency

For example, there are no fewer than 158 castles and fortifications in the country, which suggests a violent history and interesting visits for history buffs and lovers of castles. Some of the castles date back nearly 3,000 years. Most of them are in ruins, but a surprising number have been preserved, renovated or rebuilt. If

Every traveler knows that Africa is always an adventure, but throwing a safari into the mix takes things to a whole new level. Whether it’s in the back of a truck or on foot, nothing can beat going out into the wild to catch a glimpse of animals in their natural habitat. We’ve rounded up the

The reason was the tyrannical rule of one man, Enver Hoxha. A hard-core communist, Hoxha became First Secretary in 1941, before becoming Prime Minister in 1944 — but he held the top leadership role until his death in 1985. Simply put, Hoxha turned off the lights and he and his minions did terrible things under the cover of darkness.

How to Get From the Malta Airport to the City Centre Malta International Airport may be small, but it’s got big taxi prices. A ride to Valletta or Sliema can cost around €20–€25, which—let’s be honest—is better spent on gelato. Enter: public buses. For just €2 (or €1.50 in winter), you can hop on an

That doesn’t mean that it’s dull (and, actually, Switzerland isn’t either). It just means you’ll find a well-developed tourist sector, a modern infrastructure with great public transport and unusually progressive laws and attitudes regarding the LGBTQ community.  For example, consenting same-sex sexual activity has been legal since 1934 and laws protecting LGBT individuals against all

A wellness escape is something all of us should do every once in a while to recharge our bodies and minds. These kinds of trips have been the rage lately. They give you the chance to switch off and chill in a pretty place to focus on yourself, even if it’s only for a few days.

How to Get From the Airport Valencia Airport (VLC) is cute and compact—perfect for hopping off your flight and into the city ASAP. If you’re tempted to call a taxi, don’t. It’ll cost you around 20-25 EUR and you could spend that on literal litres of sangria. Instead, ride the Metro (lines 3 or 5)