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Forget Bali—Penang Is Southeast Asia’s Best-Kept Secret
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Forget Bali—Penang Is Southeast Asia’s Best-Kept Secret

Explore Penang, Malaysia: colorful George Town architecture, legendary hawker food, national park hikes, and beaches beyond the resorts.

Mexico’s Clothing-Optional Coast: A Mini Guide to Playa Zipolite 
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Mexico’s Clothing-Optional Coast: A Mini Guide to Playa Zipolite 

Playa Zipolite is Mexico’s only legal nude beach, known for golden sands, Pacific waves, bohemian vibes, and a laid-back atmosphere…

How to Do the Amalfi Coast on a Budget, According to Someone Who’s Been Multiple Times
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How to Do the Amalfi Coast on a Budget, According to Someone Who’s Been Multiple Times

Here are the best tips on doing the Amalfi Coast on a budget, from a writer who has been many…

Praia da Marinha, Portugal: Best Time to Visit, Things to Do, and Getting There
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Praia da Marinha, Portugal: Best Time to Visit, Things to Do, and Getting There

Praia da Marinha is one of Portugal’s most iconic beaches, known for golden sands, azure waters, limestone cliffs, and natural…

Mini Beach Guide: Hanalei Bay, Kauai
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Mini Beach Guide: Hanalei Bay, Kauai

Hanalei Bay, Kauai, is one of Hawaii’s most beautiful beaches, with golden sands, emerald mountains, waterfalls, and North Shore scenery.

The Best Beaches to Visit Along Australia’s Great Ocean Road
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The Best Beaches to Visit Along Australia’s Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road stretches 151 miles, with cliffs, limestone stacks, rainforests, and some of Australia's best beaches along the…

This Indonesian Beach Went Viral for Looking Like a T-Rex—Here’s What to Know
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This Indonesian Beach Went Viral for Looking Like a T-Rex—Here’s What to Know

Kelingking Beach in Bali's Nusa Penida has become an Instagram sensation. Discover what makes this dramatic cliffside beach worth the…

This Japanese Island Has Ancient Cedar Forests, Secluded Beaches, and Almost No Tourists
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This Japanese Island Has Ancient Cedar Forests, Secluded Beaches, and Almost No Tourists

Escape Japan's cities for Yakushima's ancient cedar forests and dramatic coastline, a slower, wilder side of the country worth discovering.