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Albania

Beaches on the Albanian Riviera in Ksamil, then a night in Tirana's Blloku district. Here is what I did and what I would do with more time.

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Argentina

Almost four weeks in Palermo and Belgrano, with Recoleta, San Telmo, La Boca and a trip to Tigre. Where to base yourself in Buenos Aires.

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Aruba

Two trips to the Renaissance Aruba and its private island, where the flamingos walk the beach.

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Australia

The semester in 2009 that started it all: studying in Newcastle, tennis at the University Games and diving the Great Barrier Reef.

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Austria

A day in Vienna by train from Bratislava in June 2024. What I would see first, where to stay and what to eat.

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Belgium

Brussels and Antwerp in July 2025: where I stayed, what to eat and what to see. A quick, easy Belgium stop by train.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

A September 2022 day trip into Bosnia and Herzegovina from Split. What to see, what to eat and why it deserves more than a day.

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Brazil

From long stretches in Florianópolis to Carnaval in Rio, Bahia and the Costa Verde. My Brazil notes on where to stay, eat and go.

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Cambodia

New Year's Eve in Phnom Penh and four days among the Angkor temples in Siem Reap. A practical guide to Cambodia.

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Canada

Toronto and Niagara Falls from my own trip, plus a guide to the rest of Canada, from the Rockies to Quebec and the Maritimes.

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Chile

Eleven days in Las Condes, Santiago in late spring 2024. Where I stayed, what I ate and what to add if you have more time.

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Colombia

Medellín is the city I keep coming back to. Here is where I stay, what I eat and what I do across Colombia, from Comuna 13 to Cartagena.

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Costa Rica

A night in Alajuela and a beach house on the Pacific, then a stay at Playa Conchal in Guanacaste. Where to go for a short Costa Rica trip.

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Croatia

A month based in Split in September 2022, with day trips into Montenegro and Bosnia. Where to stay, what to eat and how to get around.

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Czech Republic

Six nights in Prague near Charles Square in June 2024. Where to stay, what to eat and the best spots at sunrise.

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England

A few days in London between Sardinia and Amsterdam, with where to stay, what to eat and what not to miss.

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France

Eleven days on the French Riviera: Nice as a base, three nights in Cannes and a day trip to Monaco.

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Germany

A few days in Berlin on my way from New York to the Balkans, with tips on where to stay and eat.

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Greece

Crete, Naxos, Athens and Mykonos by fast ferry, plus a beach stay on Zakynthos.

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Guatemala

A few days in Guatemala City and Antigua, with an overnight volcano hike and Fuego erupting at sunrise.

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