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Destinations

A short list, on purpose. A destination appears here only once we have finished guides for it, so you will not find empty country pages.

  • Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road with the Dubai Marina towers behind at sunset

    Middle East

    United Arab Emirates

    Short flights, warm winters and a genuinely good public transport spine in Dubai. Our UAE coverage focuses on getting around without a car, what things actually cost, and how to plan around the summer heat.

    5 published guides

  • Illuminated billboards above Times Square in early evening light

    North America

    United States

    Our US coverage starts with New York City: how to use the subway, what Midtown is really like at street level, and where to go when you have had enough of the crowds.

    3 published guides

  • Tea bushes on a hillside in Ella, Sri Lanka, with Ella Rock rising behind

    South Asia

    Sri Lanka

    Compact, green and cheap to travel slowly. We cover the hill country around Ella, the train journeys that get you there, and realistic daily budgets.

    2 published guides