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Kauai is known for hiking. In fact, some of the world’s most picturesque trails snake their way across this Hawaiian island. From coastal treks to mountain peaks, through rain forests and valley trails that make their way to majestic waterfalls, Kauai has something for everyone. With trails for all levels, the island offers many tempting day outings. However, if you’re thinking of hiking Kauai as a beginner, there are a few tips you’ll need to keep in mind to make the most of your time and ensure your safety:

With its labyrinth of intertwining canals and serpentine bridges, Venice is notoriously hard to navigate. Not only are there multiple streets of the same name, but it’s common to head down an alleyway only to have it dead end around a sharp corner. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find your way with the right help. Here are 8 tricks to keep in mind so as not to get lost in Venice.

“This frozen daiquiri, so well beaten as it is, looks like the sea where the wave falls away from the bow of a ship when she is doing thirty knots.” - Ernest Hemingway, Islands in the Stream

It’s your first time in Italy and you’re looking to mind your manners with the locals. While accustomed to Americans, the Italians do appreciate a certain amount of decorum from visitors traveling within the country. Here are the top tips for proper Italian travel etiquette:

You’ve bought the ticket, packed the bags, and now you’re headed to paradise. But while a week in Hawaii may be picture-perfect, capturing that beauty on film or in your social media posts may not be as easy as it looks. With harsh sunlight and an endless horizon, getting the ideal beach shot takes some practice. Here are our top tips for beach photography:

Christkind is the German name for the Christ-child, the giver of good gifts at Christmas throughout Austria, Germany and many other European countries. With the Protestant Reformation, many 17th century Protestants shied away from St. Nicholas as the gift-bearer in favor of the Christ Child who arrived to children’s delight on Christmas Eve instead of the former holiday of December 6.

If you’ve traveled for any length of time, you may have experienced that stomach-dropping feeling that happens when the last bag is plucked off the carousel and your luggage is no where in sight. If this has ever happened to you, you understand how crucial it is to have a properly-packed carry-on for your future travels. Here are some tips on what you’ll need, what not to forget, and how to assemble the ideal emergency travel bag:

If Cuba is the forbidden fruit of travel, then the Isle of Youth is its most tempting indulgence.

Just 50 miles from Edinburgh, Scotland’s ‘other city’ should make every traveler’s bucket list. Subtle and elegant, Glasgow is a mix of modern and classic architecture with a host of cultural offerings and elegant green spaces.

While the Golden Age of Travel may have been replaced by baggage fees and smaller seats, there is still a lot you can do to improve your time in the sky. Here are some tips that just may make your flight easier and a bit more comfortable: