John Morrison

Is Japan Expensive? An Honest 2026 Cost Breakdown

The Cheapest Time to Book Flights (2026)

Base in Tirana (the capital) and the Riviera (Saranda/Ksamil) for beaches; add Berat and Gjirokastër for Ottoman old towns.

The New Seven Wonders of the World: the Great Wall, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, Chichen Itza, the Colosseum and the Taj Mahal, and how to visit each.

The best places to travel in 2026: Japan, Albania, Vietnam, Portugal, Peru, Greece and Saudi Arabia, with why each is having a moment and how to plan.

The safest countries to travel in 2026: Iceland, Singapore, Switzerland, Japan and more, with why each is safe and the best picks for solo and female travellers.

Visa-free countries for US citizens in 2026: where the US passport gets you in visa-free or with a quick eTA, plus ETIAS, and where you still need a visa.

The best road trips in the world for 2026: Icelands Ring Road, the Pacific Coast Highway, the Garden Route and more, with ideal lengths and what to expect.

The best city breaks in Europe for 2026: Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Lisbon, Prague, Amsterdam and Budapest, with what makes each perfect for a long weekend.

The best island destinations in the world for 2026: Bali, the Maldives, Santorini, Maui, the Seychelles and more, with what each island is best for.