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Attitudes towards alcohol vary widely from one country to the next — and even from one state to another in the U.S. — as do the laws surrounding its consumption. While many places in the world forbid drinking in any outdoor space, there are plenty of places where enjoying a cocktail outside is not just…
Sao Paulo is one of the biggest cities on the planet, but there’s so much more to it than sheer size and sprawl. The city’s cosmopolitan residents and visitors enjoy some of the best shopping, dining, and nightlife in the world. Life is stylish here: Sao Paulo’s art scene is second to none, its entertainment…
To visit Brazil is to dial your senses into overdrive. The world’s fifth-largest country beckons with cosmopolitan cities, glamorous beaches, tropical rain forests, unreal shopping and nightlife — including Carnival, the biggest party on the planet — and that’s just the start. Brazil is an enormous place and planning a trip to see it can…
Exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu. Snorkeling in the Maldives. Sailing the Greek Islands. Hiking Mount Everest. No matter what constitutes a bucket-list adventure for you, you’re going to need some help planning. These once-in-a-lifetime trips can be incredibly expensive and often require months of logistical finesse before you even step on the plane. Below,…
Whether you want to escape the frigid weather or unwind after the holiday season, this upcoming winter is an opportune time to plan a getaway without breaking the bank. Many popular destinations hawk off-season deals on accommodations and flights, while others are just plain cheap. To stretch your travel budget, read on for our list…
If you’re anything like us, you’re already plotting where to travel in 2020. But with so many places to choose from, where should you go? Luckily, many beloved destinations have bounced back from terrorism, civil unrest, or natural disasters, offering new hotels and restaurants. Among this list are some of these comebacks, as well as…
Whether they’re spoken about openly, or talked about in hushed tones, there are corners of almost every major city where the sex trade is thriving. From Nevada to Amsterdam, Paris, and Bangkok, red light districts have occupied a place in the minds of artists, writers, self-professed bohemians, moralists, ethicists, and travelers for centuries. Of course,…
Deni Williams/Flickr Have you ever Googled images of Sao Paulo’s sprawling skyline? It’s a big one. Sao Paulo is the fourth-largest city in the world, with over 21 million Paulistanos, or residents. (By comparison, New York City has 8.6 million.) Unlike beach-y Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s business capital is set about 50 miles from the…
While flying may be the safest way to travel, many airports are located in treacherous places that will make you shudder (think landing strips built in the middle of the Himalayas or on the edge of an island). However, keep in mind that just because these takeoffs and landings are stomach-churning, the airports themselves have…
Thanks to year-round pleasant weather and fairly consistent flight and hotel costs, traveling near the equator is an attractive option. Plus, getting to stand on (or close to) that zero-degree latitude is a fun bucket-list item. Although the equator passes through 13 countries, it doesn’t lie along any major city. That said, there are still…
