Minimalist Study Abroad Packing: Only the True Essentials for a Lighter and Enlightening Experience
We talked to study abroad students and organizers for packing tips and to pinpoint key frequent mistakes in preparing to study in foreign countries.
Travel Prep
We’ve finally put our decades of travel to use! In these articles we give our wisdom on preparing for trips as well as advice from pros, including trip leaders. We look at what to pack, how to best book tickets, and more.
The Best Travel Medical Insurance for Digital Nomads? SafetyWing Reviewed After Years of Use
Is SafetyWing good travel medical insurance for digital nomads? Our honest review after years of use: plans, prices, claims, and what it doesn’t cover.
Go to Brazil Just for the Dancing — How, What, & Where: Complete Planning Tips
Plan a trip to Brazil just to dance: where and when to go for samba, forró and more, finding dance schools and lessons, and what to pack.
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Solved: The Problems with Renfe’s (Disfunctional!) Website—And Some Easy Workarounds
The Renfe app and website are full of errors and payment problems; here are solutions for buying train tickets for Spain
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Here’s How We Solved the Problems with Booking On Trenitalia’s Website
Here’s how to solve the many error messages on Trenitalia’s website and app
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Can I Take Fido? Top Tips for Riding European Trains With Dogs
Navigate the rules, pack wisely, and get the correct tickets for travelling with a dog on trains in Europe
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Rail Europe vs Omio vs Trainline: Which Consistently Gets the Best Deals on Train Tickets
We tested the top three train booking platforms to find out which gave the best prices: Omio, Trainline, or Rail Europe?
F.A.Q. on Brazilian Bus Travel
Here are common questions about Brazilian buses including on safety, checking bags, buying tickets, toilets, WiFi, and noise.
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Solutions for Buying Train Tickets for France in Spite of Credit Card Rejections from Ouigo and SNCF Connect
SNCF Connect infamously does not like foreign credit cards; here’s how you can still manage to buy French train tickets.
We Tested the Best Ways to Book Train Tickets in France—Here’s How to Save Money
We checked a number of itineraries on SNCF Connect, Trainline, Omio, Rail Europe, and more to find the best routes and deals.
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Schemes for Cheap Train Tickets in France
The schemes and strategies to find the cheapest train tickets in France, based on our years of travel here
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Reviewed: The Cheapest, Easiest Ways to Book Italian Train Tickets
How to snag cheap tickets on Italian trains by comparing all options; here are the best booking platforms for Italy in our tests
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Safety, Comfort, and Easy Ticket Booking on Brazilian Long-Distance Buses
How to plan for Brazilian long-distance buses and ensure your safety and comfort—and get the best prices on tickets without hassle
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