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How to Plan Your Tour of San Miguel de Allende in 2024
Planning a tour to San Miguel de Allende is always a good idea – it’s probably the most quintessentially picturesque town in all of Mexico. Its thriving arts and culture scene is set in a stunning colonial-era backdrop, with baroque…
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Top 5 Things to Do in San Miguel de Allende – And 1 to Avoid
San Miguel de Allende in Mexico’s Guanajuato state is one of the most charming cities in Latin America. For me, it’s the old-world colonial vibe mixed in with the natural landscape that makes this town so special. There is quite…
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Ultimate Polanco Guide: The Safest Area To Stay In Mexico City
Polanco is often considered the safest area to stay in Mexico City. With Mexico City’s best restaurants, upscale residences and embassies, security is taken seriously in Polanco. There are real pros to staying in Polanco. Beyond being the safest area…
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Will the Last Country Closed for Covid Reopen in 2024?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, virtually all countries shut their borders to foreigners or severely restricted entry. At the time of writing, only one country still has its borders completely shut – but many positive signs suggest that’s about to change…
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The Ultimate Mural Tour In Mexico City
After my first solo trip to Mexico City, I fell madly in love with Mexican murals – they make both culture and history super accessible! In this ultimate guide, I have set out how to have the Ultimate Mural Tour in…
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Best Area To Stay In Mexico City For Tourists In Spring 2024
After visiting every country, people are shocked that I still get ‘travel overwhelmed’. Every time I’m planning a trip to Mexico City, I question: What is the best area to stay in Mexico City for tourists? Mexico City is one of…
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How to Plan One Day in Jeddah
Are you visiting Saudi Arabia for the first time? Here for the Mecca pilgrimage? Or do you have 24 hours in Jeddah on the way to Al Ula? Regardless, you’ll want to make sure you have a solid itinerary for…
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Can I Travel to Ukraine Right Now? January 2024 Edition
I recently returned from an extensive trip across Ukraine and it seems everyone around me is asking Can I Travel to Ukraine Right Now? From Syria to Karabakh, over the last few years I have visited every active war zone…
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Top 5 Restaurants in Jeddah for 2024
Located on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, the city of Jeddah is often described as the ‘Gateway to Mecca’. The millions of Islamic pilgrims passing through Jeddah have transformed Jeddah into a world-class dining destination with a huge variety of…
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Top 10 Beautiful Places to Visit in Saudi Arabia in 2024
Since my first visit a few years ago, Saudi Arabia has changed immensely. No more gender segregation, religious police or bans on music. But one thing remains the same: there are an incredible number of beautiful places to visit in Saudi…
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What to Know Before Visiting Saudi Arabia in 2024
Whenever I recommend people to visit Saudi Arabia as soon as possible, I am always met with 101 questions – can I really go to Saudi Arabia for vacation? Is Saudi Arabia safe? Can woman travellers go to Saudi Arabia?…
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The History Buff Trip To Cairo: 5 Must-See Modern Historical Sites
Most Cairo tour guides pass through Cairo’s top tourist sites in a classic 3-day Cairo itinerary: Khan el-Khalili, the Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and a Nile River Cruise. Don’t get me wrong, I love all these Cairo must-see attractions. But…
