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Updated November 10, 2026Travel TipsWhat to Do if Your Passport Is Lost or Stolen AbroadIf your passport is lost or stolen abroad, don't panic: report it, contact your embassy or consulate, and ask about an emergency travel document. Most governments say…Updated November 9, 2026Travel TipsThe Best Apps to Keep Your Kids Entertained During a Trip, by AgeThe best apps to keep your kids entertained during a trip are the ones that still work with no signal. Think games and learning apps with offline downloads, audiobooks,…Updated November 10, 2026Travel TipsA Traveler's Checklist: Must-Have Tech Gear Including eSIMsThe tech gear every traveler should pack is short: an unlocked phone with an eSIM for mobile data, a power bank in your hand luggage, the right plug adapter for your…Updated November 10, 2026Travel TipsBest Budget Travel Tips: 10 Ways to Travel CheapThe best budget travel tips come down to a few habits: set a daily budget before you book, travel off-peak, read exactly what a cheap fare includes, take trains and…Updated November 10, 2026Travel TipsVacation Packing List: 9 Must Have Items When Traveling AbroadThe 9 must have items when traveling abroad are an eSIM for mobile data, a travel documents organizer, a power bank, lightweight clothing, a universal travel adapter, a…Updated November 10, 2026Travel TipsPlan the Perfect Trip to Cambodia: Cambodia Holiday GuideCambodia is a kingdom in Southeast Asia, a member of ASEAN since 1999, with Phnom Penh as its capital. A good first trip combines three areas: Phnom Penh, the temples…Updated November 10, 2026Travel TipsPlan the Perfect Trip to Switzerland: Switzerland Holiday GuideTo plan a trip to Switzerland, fly into Zurich, Geneva or EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, travel between cities and mountains by public transport, and build your…Updated November 10, 2026Travel TipsPlan the Perfect Trip to the UK: United Kingdom Holiday GuideTo plan a trip to the UK, check first whether you need an ETA (£20) or a visa, then pick your nations: England for London and Stonehenge, Scotland for Edinburgh and the…Updated November 10, 2026Travel TipsPlan the Perfect Trip to Japan: Japan Holiday GuideTo plan the perfect trip to Japan, go in spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November), give yourself about a week for Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka or two weeks to…Updated November 10, 2026Travel TipsPlan the Perfect Trip to New Zealand: Holiday GuideTo plan a trip to New Zealand, start with the paperwork: most visitors who do not need a visa must get an NZeTA before they fly and fill in the free New Zealand…Updated November 10, 2026Travel TipsPlan the Perfect Trip to Spain: Spain Holiday GuideTo plan the perfect trip to Spain, start with Madrid and Barcelona, add Seville and Granada in Andalusia, and finish on the coast in Valencia, the Balearic Islands or…Updated November 10, 2026Travel TipsPlan the Perfect Trip to Germany: Germany Holiday GuideFor a first trip to Germany, plan Berlin, Munich and one or two of Hamburg, Cologne or Neuschwanstein Castle, and go from late spring to early autumn if you want long…