Author: Marlene Marques
Group tours 2027: where I’ll be
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Five destinations, seven dates, and three first times. My group tour calendar for 2027, and everything you need to know before you decide.
My perfect travel combo: I tested Level8’s carry-on and backpack
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Depois de anos sem despachar bagagem, testei a combinação Level8 Adventure Carry-On e Navigator Backpack numa viagem real ao norte de Portugal. Eis a review honesta, com prós e contras.
Namibia road trip: a 10-day self-drive itinerary
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Ten days between the oldest desert on earth and Namibia’s biggest park. What it costs, when to go, which car to rent, and the animal I still can’t manage to see.
How an eSIM works (and how to get data without roaming bills)
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I landed in San Salvador at night with no data and no way to open a map. It took two hours to find my surf camp. Here’s what I learned about eSIMs since.
Surfing in Peniche: Where I actually surf, and why it’s never Supertubos
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I’ve been surfing Peniche for years, and I’ve never paddled out at Supertubos. This is the guide from someone who surfs the whole town except the wave that made it famous.
Total solar eclipse: where to watch and how to still get there
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Europe hasn’t seen a total solar eclipse since 1999. On August 12 the Moon crosses the Sun at sunset over Iceland and Spain. Here’s where to be, and what to do.
My first hammam in Marrakech (and what nobody told me)
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I’ve been leading tours to Morocco for several years. I always told people the hammam was non-negotiable. There was just one problem: I’d never actually done one.
Ayutthaya, Thailand: The forgotten capital that outlasted everything
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Ayutthaya was once one of the largest cities on earth. Today it’s an archaeological park that most people pass through on the way to Chiang Mai, in Thailand.
Brazil & Rock in Rio: Perfect match
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I got an invitation from Embratur to attend Brasil Sounds, the event that kicked off the Rock in Rio Lisboa weekend. A celebration of Brazilian culture.
Tejo Internacional Natural Park: the complete visitor’s guide
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Where the Tagus first touches Portuguese soil, there’s a natural park most visitors never find. A guide to Tejo Internacional: rare birds, schist villages, and a silence you won’t expect.
FIFA World Cup 2026: A travel guide to the host cities (and how to make the most of it)
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The biggest World Cup in history kicks off on June 11, 2026. Three countries, 16 cities, 104 games, and a travel opportunity that won’t come around again anytime soon. Here’s your guide to making the most of it.
