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Stephen Brewer

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Which Greek Islands to Visit to Avoid Crowds: 8 Great Escapes

Greece ’s most popular islands—Mykonos and Santorini chief among them—are more crowded than ever. For travelers dreaming of a quieter Greek island getaway, here are eight havens for…

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Where to Stay on Santorini and Other Secrets from Our New Greece Guidebook

I’ve been visiting and writing about Greece for almost 30 years now. I can remember a time when getting out of Athens for the trip down to the Peloponnese involved driving around…

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50 Things to Do in Sicily: The Italian Island’s Best Beaches, Palaces, and Food

From Greek ruins to "The White Lotus," the Italian island of Sicily has a wealth of wonders—not to mention some of the best food on earth. 

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How to Travel in Italy for Cheap: 30 Money-Saving Tips

Expert advice for getting there, getting around, seeing the sights, finding accommodations, eating well, and shopping—all on a shoestring budget

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Instead of Vacation, Relocation: Five Smaller Cities in the USA to Move To

For many, the definition of travel changed in 2020. Forced to work from home, people realized that the pandemic provided them a new way of seeing the world—by relocating. They could,…

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Affordable New York City Inns You've Never Heard About

New York City has some of the world’s ritziest and most expensive hotels , but that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank to visit—or even sacrifice style. Tucked away in the city’s…

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British Houses and Gardens: 16 Sensational Sites

The infamously moist British climate is a blessing for gardeners, who have nurtured native plants, imported exotic species, and pushed landscape design to new heights. Enjoy their…

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The Best Beaches in Greece

Greece's physical beauty is so stunning that it traps almost everyone into spouting clichés. Kostis Palamas, the poet who wrote the words to the Olympic Hymn, was reduced to saying of…