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Author Kathy Haan

Kathy Haan

10 Local Laws U.S. Travelers Often Overlook When Renting Cars

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Renting a car abroad feels liberating, but it comes with rules that can trip you up if you don’t pay attention. Many U.S. travelers assume the rules of the road translate everywhere, only to discover ... READ the POST

Avoid fines and stress by learning 10 overlooked rental car laws, from Japan’s permits to Iceland’s off-road bans and London’s fees.

12 Asian Capitals That Showcase Both Tradition and Modernity

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You come to capitals like these to watch old rituals and new skylines share the same street. Morning shrines, subway rush, and a late-night bowl of noodles shape a day that holds both memory and ... READ the POST

Old temples and skylines meet in 12 Asian capitals. Wander slow, taste widely, and watch tradition gently shape modern urban life.

12 South American Countries With Rich Indigenous Heritage

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You travel this continent to hear older voices. Markets where languages braid, mountains lined with ancient roads, and forests that hold songs you have never heard. The heritage is not a museum piece. ... READ the POST

Twelve South American nations and territories where living languages, craft, food, and ceremony thrive. Go slow, ask first, pay fairly.

9 African Nations Offering World-Class Wildlife Encounters

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You want wild places that stay personal. Dawn light on grass, coffee steaming while lions call from the dark, and guides who read tracks like a book. Africa has many corners for this, but a few ... READ the POST

Nine African nations where migrations, gorillas, deserts, and deltas meet expert guiding. Go slow, look closer, let wild lead. Now.

12 Historic European Cities With Roman Ruins Still Standing

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You chase Roman time by foot, not by lecture. Forums tucked into plazas, baths still warm in memory, and aqueducts that stride over traffic remind you how long good engineering lasts. These cities ... READ the POST

Walk 12 European cities where stones still speak: forums, baths, and aqueducts mixing with cafés, trams, and twilight squares. Go.

15 Countries Known for Their Stunning Train Journeys

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You ride trains to watch the world unfold at a human pace. Windows turn into moving postcards, dining cars become small stories, and stations teach you more about a country than an airport ever will. ... READ the POST

Discover 15 unforgettable train journeys—from Switzerland’s alpine passes to Sri Lanka’s tea hills—where scenery and stories share the rails.