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What to know before you land, what to see and what to pack, place by place, with how it looks in Traypass.
Tokyo to Kyoto bullet train: times, prices, seats and luggage
Tokyo to Kyoto bullet train: about 2 h 15 and ¥13,970 ($89) on a Nozomi. Compare Hikari and Kodama, then the Rail Pass rule, seat E for Fuji and big bags.
3 days in Bangkok: a day-by-day itinerary for a first visit
3 days in Bangkok, day by day: the river temples, the Grand Palace, Chatuchak or Jim Thompson House, then Chinatown, with 2026 prices and fares.
Best time to visit Morocco: weather by month and region, plus Ramadan 2027
The best time to visit Morocco is March to May and September to November. Weather month by month for Marrakech, the Sahara and the coast, plus Ramadan 2027.
Loy Krathong Chiang Mai 2026: dates, where to watch, lantern rules
Loy Krathong Chiang Mai 2026 is on November 24, with Yi Peng the same nights. Where to watch, what the lantern rules are and how it changes your trip.
Documents needed for international travel: a checklist for 2026
Documents needed for international travel in 2026: how long your passport must be valid, the UK's ETA, Europe's new border checks, copies, and a lost passport.
2 days in Rome: a day-by-day itinerary for a first visit
2 days in Rome, day by day: the Colosseum and Forum, the Pantheon and Trevi, then the Vatican and Trastevere, with opening hours, 2026 prices and metro fares.
How much time do you need for a connecting flight? Rules of thumb
How much time do you need for a connecting flight? Airline minimums at big hubs, one ticket vs. separate tickets, US customs, and how much buffer to plan.
How to pack for a week in a carry-on: the list, the sizes, the rules
How to pack for a week in a carry-on: a counted list built on one wash, US airline size limits, the TSA 3-1-1 liquids rule, and the 2026 power bank rules.
What to know before traveling to Japan: visa, yen, tax-free, tipping
What to know before traveling to Japan in 2026: 90 days without a visa, cash and the yen, the new tax-free refunds from November 1, tipping, plugs and manners.
How to plan a trip with friends: who books what and who pays
How to plan a trip with friends: agree on dates and budget first, give every booking one owner, keep one shared plan, and settle how you'll split the costs.
What to pack for Iceland in winter: layers, boots, and the full list
What to pack for Iceland in winter: the layers that beat wind and sleet, boots with grip, a swimsuit for the lagoon, what to leave at home, and the weather.
3 days in London: a day-by-day itinerary for a first visit
3 days in London, day by day: Westminster and the Thames, the Tower and Borough Market, the British Museum, with opening hours, prices and Tube fares.
What to know before traveling to Thailand: visa, baht, tipping, plugs
What to know before traveling to Thailand: the new 30-day visa-free stay, what the baht is worth, tipping, plugs and the numbers to call in an emergency.