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Beat Delays and High Prices with Morning Flights

Beat Delays and High Prices with Morning Flights

Early morning flights are more punctual because airports are less crowded and air traffic is minimal. So there are fewer delays since check-in and security lines are shorter. There is generally less turbulence on an early morning flight than on a daytime flight and there are fewer delays. And early morning flights are often less […]

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Tango, Parks, and Pastries: A Budget-Friendly Buenos Aires Guide

Tango, Parks, and Pastries: A Budget-Friendly Buenos Aires Guide

Skipping the Sky-High Taxi Fares: Airport to City Without Regret Buenos Aires has two airports: Ezeiza (EZE) for most international flights and Aeroparque (AEP) for domestic hops. If you land in Ezeiza, skip the official taxi (around $25–30 USD) and take the Tienda León bus to the city centre for $7–8 USD. From Aeroparque, local

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Cairo Travel Brief: What to Know

Cairo Travel Brief: What to Know

Cairo is a sprawling city where ancient history and modern life intertwine. Home to the majestic Pyramids of Giza, bustling markets, and the storied Nile River, the city offers an unforgettable blend of culture, history, and energy. Whether you’re exploring ancient temples, savoring traditional Egyptian cuisine, or navigating its lively streets, here’s what

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Basking on a Budget: Your Affordable Travel Guide to Alicante

Basking on a Budget: Your Affordable Travel Guide to Alicante

How to Get to the City Center From the Alicante Airport Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) is well-connected, but don’t fall into the taxi trap unless you enjoy the thrill of unnecessary financial pain. The best budget move? The C-6 bus—it costs only €3.85 and gets you to the city center in 20 minutes. If you’re feeling

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Guadeloupe: A French Paradise in the Caribbean

Guadeloupe: A French Paradise in the Caribbean

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

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