Ithaka
Which island, which coast, which month
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Cappadocia Balloon Flights and the Dawn Chances of Them Actually Flying
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Amed Bali Diving the Liberty Wreck and the Black Sand Coast
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Sanur Bali Ferry to Nusa Penida and the Calm Beach Most People Skip
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Nusa Penida Roads and How to Reach Kelingking Beach in One Piece
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Uluwatu Temple Sunset and the Surf Breaks Below the Cliffs
Guides for countries
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Indonesia
Bali, Lombok, the Gilis or Java: which island fits your trip, which season makes the logistics work, and what the crossings actually cost in rupiah and hours.
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Thailand
Pick the right Thai island by matching your trip length, tolerance for crowds, and travel dates to the ferry map and monsoon calendar.
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Turkey
Build a Turkey itinerary connecting Istanbul, Cappadocia's balloons, and the Turquoise Coast, with realistic domestic travel times and seasonal caveats.
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United Arab Emirates
Plan a UAE trip around Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the desert, and learn why June through September is the four-month window you must avoid.
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Latest articles
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Canggu Bali Surf Breaks and Why Everyone Stays Longer Than Planned
Canggu has four distinct surf breaks, a deep co-working scene, and traffic that reshapes your day. Here's which break fits your skill and why people keep extending their stay.
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Seminyak Bali Where to Stay for Beach Clubs and Sunset Dinner
Seminyak is Bali's polished dining and beach club strip. Pick the wrong lane and you're in traffic instead of walking to sunset. Here's where to stay for what you actually want.
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Koh Phi Phi the Postcard the Crowd and Whether to Sleep There
Koh Phi Phi delivers the postcard view and the crowd. Decide whether sleeping on the island is worth it or a day trip from Phuket suffices.
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Railay Beach Krabi No Road In and Limestone on Three Sides
Railay Beach has no road in, limestone walls on three sides, and a long-tail boat as the only way to reach the sand and climbing crags.
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Ao Nang Krabi What the Pier Town Actually Delivers
Ao Nang is the Krabi pier town where island-hopping trips begin. Decide if sleeping here beats staying on Railay once you see the boat schedule.
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Koh Tao Diving Certification Costs and What Your Open Water Is Worth
Koh Tao certifies more divers than almost anywhere else. Here's what an Open Water course costs, which dive sites you'll train at, and what your card is worth after you leave.
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Koh Phangan the Party Is One Beach the Island Is Not
Koh Phangan is not just the Full Moon Party beach at Haad Rin. The rest of the island offers yoga, hike-in coves, and silence the other three weeks.
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Koh Samui the Easy Island and the Beaches That Are Not the Same
Koh Samui is the Gulf Coast island with an airport and beaches that range from the full-service Chaweng strip to quiet Maenam shallows.
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Fethiye Lagoon Paragliding and the Boat You Should Take from the Harbour
Fethiye lagoon paragliding off Babadağ lands on Belcekiz Beach, and the right boat from the harbour sees it from the water. Here is how to pair the flight with the boat.
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Ubud Rice Terraces and Yoga Shalas Beyond the Instagram Trail
Ubud's rice terraces are stunning but the famous ones are crowded by 9am. Here's which paddies are worth your morning, when they're greenest, and how to pair them with a yoga class.