Destinations
Country, region, and city guides for backpackers and long-term travelers.
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15 Best Things to Do in Da Nang 2026: Beaches, Marble Mountains, Food and Day Trips
The best things to do in Da Nang, including My Khe Beach, Marble Mountains, Son Tra Peninsula, Dragon Bridge, Cham Museum, Ba Na Hills, Hoi An and Hai Van Pass.
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15 Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City 2026: Food, History, Markets and Day Trips
The best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City for a first trip, including War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Cho Lon, street food, Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta day trips.
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Where to Stay in Bali 2026: Best Areas for First-Timers, Beaches, Surf and Slow Travel
A practical guide to where to stay in Bali, including Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Sanur, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and the Nusa Islands.
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Where to Stay in Porto 2026: Best Areas for Ribeira, Food, Wine and Views
A practical guide to where to stay in Porto, including Baixa, Ribeira, Gaia, Cedofeita, Bonfim, Foz, Boavista and Bolhao.
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Where to Stay in Lisbon 2026: Best Areas for First-Timers, Food and Views
A practical guide to where to stay in Lisbon, including Baixa, Chiado, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Cais do Sodre, Principe Real and Belem.
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Where to Stay in Rome 2026: Best Areas for First-Timers, Food and Sightseeing
A practical guide to where to stay in Rome, including Centro Storico, Trastevere, Monti, Prati, Spanish Steps, Termini and Testaccio.
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Where to Stay in Hoi An 2026: Ancient Town, Beach, Rice Fields or Da Nang?
A practical guide to where to stay in Hoi An, comparing Ancient Town, An Hoi, Cam Chau, An Bang, Cua Dai, Cam Thanh and Da Nang.
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Where to Stay in Hanoi 2026: Best Areas for Old Quarter, Food and Day Trips
A practical guide to where to stay in Hanoi, including Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, French Quarter, Tay Ho, Ba Dinh and Truc Bach.
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Where to Stay in Chiang Mai 2026: Old City, Nimman, Night Bazaar or Riverside?
A practical guide to where to stay in Chiang Mai, comparing Old City, Nimman, Night Bazaar, Riverside, Santitham and nature stays.
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Where to Stay in Bangkok 2026: Best Areas for Temples, Food, Nightlife and Transit
A practical guide to where to stay in Bangkok, including Sukhumvit, Riverside, Old City, Siam, Chinatown, Silom and Sathorn.
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Where to Stay in Osaka 2026: Best Areas for Food, Nightlife and Day Trips
A practical guide to where to stay in Osaka, including Namba, Umeda, Shinsaibashi, Tennoji, Shin-Osaka and Universal City.
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Where to Stay in Kyoto 2026: Best Areas for First-Timers, Temples and Food
A practical area-by-area guide to where to stay in Kyoto, including Downtown, Gion, Kyoto Station, Arashiyama and quieter temple districts.