Insider’s Prague: 5 Tourist Traps to Avoid and Things to Do Instead

While we lived in Prague for over five years, we were simultaneously awed by its beauty and frustrated by the rapacious tourism development that had swamped its old town. More recently, I've heard from travelers disappointed by their visits to Prague because of the city's crowds and tourist schlock.

Yes, there's a fair heap of that. But, there are also ways to avoid it and there is much to see and experience in Prague without crowds. That's what this insider's guide is all about with tourist traps to avoid, best things to do, favorite Czech beers and pubs, neighborhoods to stay in, and where to eat in Prague.

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Brazil Experiential Travel Guide: 18 Things to Do, See and Eat + 2 Week Itinerary

Visiting Rio de Janeiro on our Brazil Tour

Are you interested in traveling to Brazil, but only have a limited amount of time? Maybe you have a couple of weeks and you feel overwhelmed by Brazil's size and variety of destinations. Don't worry, we've been there. That’s why we created this Brazil Experiential Travel Guide to get you started in organizing and planning your own trip.

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Volunteering and Voluntourism: The Good, The Bad, and The Questions You Should Ask

If you are interested in volunteering internationally or going on voluntourism trip, what are the ethical considerations you should be aware of? Which questions can you ask to better ensure that your actions and any financial contribution are aligned with your values, desired impact and expectations? So that you don't end up doing unintended harm with your goal of helping or “doing good”?

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Child Welfare in Travel: 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Engaging Responsibly

Child Welfare and Photography

You care about the kids you encounter while traveling, right? Are children ever props in your photos? Do you location tag them? What about giving money to begging children? What about passing out gifts to random kids you meet? What about those school visits? How does it all impact children and their well-being? Can any of your actions cause unintended harm?

A recent release of a set of child welfare in travel guidelines and code of conduct seems to be tipping the apple cart. What many of us thought were perfectly acceptable behaviors when we encounter kids while traveling are now called into question.

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Protect Thy Passport: Safety Tips for Your Passport When Traveling Abroad

Passport Safety, Laminated Passport Copy

Oh, the places your passport can take you. That is, if you keep it safe and protected. Here are a few passport safety tips for your next trip abroad that go beyond just making a copy of your passport. This includes how to protect your passport, avoid passport scams and what steps you should take before you leave home in case your passport is stolen or you somehow lose it on the road.

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Kyrgyzstan Experiential Travel Guide: 27 Experiences to Get You Started

Colorful Yurts at Kyrchyn Jailoo Cultural Festival - World Nomad Games, Kyrgyzstan

When readers ask, “Should I travel to Kyrgyzstan? Where should I go? What kind of experiences will I have?” We wonder how we’ll keep it short.

Because the country is still relatively undiscovered and serves so many different styles of travel, the answer is: it really depends on what you’re after. There's much more to do and experience in Kyrgyzstan than you might first have imagined.

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Trekking in the Alay Mountains, Kyrgyzstan: The Ultimate Guide

Sary Mogul Pass on the Heights of Alay Trek, Kyrgyzstan

Striding toward the Pamir Mountain range-line on the horizon, I chased the waning light across a broad meadow dotted with horses in the distance. We'd descended from a mountain pass surrounded by turquoise alpine lakes and defined by glacier ridge lines. Yak herders we met earlier invited us into their yurt for tea and local specialties, a gesture typical of Kyrgyz nomadic culture and hospitality.

This is trekking in the Alay Mountains of southern Kyrgyzstan.

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