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An aerial view of Sarajevo

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Bosnia & Herzegovina: Europe’s Most Underrated Crossroads

If you look at a map of Europe, there is a heart-shaped gap between the popular beaches of Croatia and the mountains of Montenegro. That gap is...

A beach with azure blue waters in Bonaire

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The "Special" Triplets: A Guide to Bonaire, Saba, and St. Eustatius

When people say "Dutch Caribbean," they usually mean Aruba or Curaçao—places with high-rise hotels, casinos, and cruise ship terminals. But if you...

Beautiful blue water at a Bermuda beach.

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Bermuda: The Mid-Atlantic Mystery You Need to Visit

First, let’s clear up the biggest misconception: Bermuda is not in the Caribbean. Floating alone in the North Atlantic, roughly 650 miles off the...

An aerial view of brightly coloured buildings in Benin City, Benin

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Benin: West Africa’s Best Kept Secret

If you are looking for a sterilized, resort-heavy holiday, Benin is not for you. But if you want to see the birthplace of Voodoo, walk the red...

Great Blue Hole, Coast of Belize - a phenomenon of Karst topography.

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Belize: The Caribbean Jewel of Central America

Belize is a geographical anomaly. It is a Central American country with a Caribbean soul; a place where the jungle howls with monkeys in the...

Guild houses along the Lys River

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Belgium: Small Country, Massive Flavor

Belgium is often treated as a stopover. It is the place the Eurostar passes through on the way to Amsterdam, or the headquarters of the EU where...

Nesvizh Castle in Nesvizh, Belarus

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A 5-Minute Guide to the Castles, Cornflowers, and Concrete of Belarus

For most travelers, Belarus is a blank spot on the map. It is often described in political shorthand—"Europe’s Last Dictatorship" or a "Soviet...

Palm trees on a Barbados beach.

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Barbados: Where Time Slows Down

Barbados is often called "Little England," but that nickname doesn't do it justice. While you might find cricket matches and afternoon tea, the...

Fort Bahrain

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Bahrain: The Pearl of the Gulf

Bahrain is often called "Middle East Lite." It is a place where history spans 4,000 years, from the ancient Dilmun civilization to the roaring...

Luanda Cathedral

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Angola: The Last Great Adventure of Africa

For decades, Angola was off-limits to all but the most hardened travelers or oil executives. A long civil war and a notoriously difficult visa...

An island in American Samoa

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American Samoa: The Most Beautiful U.S. National Park You’ve Never Heard Of

Imagine a place where you use the U.S. dollar, plug your phone into a standard American outlet, and are protected by U.S. laws—but you are 2,500...

A couple on a swing at the beach at Cat Island

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The Bahamas: More Than Just a Stopover

When you hear "Bahamas," you might picture a cruise ship port, a massive Atlantis waterslide, or perhaps swimming in crystal clear water. And...

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