Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Top 10 best value destinations for 2020

Plus: Top 15 free things to do in Budapest, The ultimate Balkans train trip & more -
 
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Love travel, hate heart-stopping bills? Our thrifty band of travel writers have haggled their way around the globe to find the best travel bargains. Find out which destinations will make your wallet smile in 2020.

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Top experiences in East Nusa Tenggara
From the pink-sand beaches and world-class diving of Komodo, to the animist traditions of the villages dispersed throughout West Timor, East Nusa Tenggara's islands are as diverse as they are enchanting. In this relatively untouched part of Indonesia, it's still possible to have a coastline all to yourself, eat with locals at night markets and buy some of the most beautiful ikat (dyed, patterned textiles) at weekly trade markets, direct from the women who made it.
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Top 15 free things to do in Budapest
Despite its regal-sounding moniker, Budapest is also a cheap city to visit, with accommodation and food costs that won't break the bank. But savvy travellers can go one step further and explore the city without spending a single forint. From markets and mausoleums to memorable hikes and mummified hands, here are 15 of the best free things to do in Budapest.
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An architectural tour through Madhya Pradesh's empires
Stuck in the middle of the mighty Indian subcontinent, Madhya Pradesh was always a prime target for conquest. Every empire worth its arrows made incursions into these dusty plains, leaving an indelible mark on the region's architecture, culture and people
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Belgrade–Bar railway: the ultimate Balkans train trip
Dramatic is the operative word for the Belgrade–Bar railway line, which promises authentic culture and geographic riches around every bend as it rumbles over unsullied, mountainous landscape from the Serbian capital to Montenegro's Adriatic Coast. During the 12-hour journey, the train disappears into the Dinaric Alps, charges through canyons, teeters on stilted bridges spanning river gorges, and skims atop an ancient tectonic lake.
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4 outdoor adventures in Buffalo
New York’s second-largest city, Buffalo owes its prominence – and its remarkable collection of early 20th-century architecture – to the Erie Canal, which turned it into a shipping powerhouse, and Niagara Falls, which made it one of the world’s first electrified cities. Today, the same water features that built Buffalo are now facilitating a varied slate of outdoor adventures, all within easy reach of anywhere in the city. Here are a few of the ways to get outdoors in Buffalo.
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Beaches and beyond: the best reasons to visit Zanzibar
The allure of Zanzibar is timeless. White sands and turquoise waters ring the island, and African, Indian, Arabic and Persian influences intertwine in Stone Town to form a rich cultural backdrop. If it is your first time visiting Tanzania's most famous island, here are some tips to get started.
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Discover Zanzibar with a G Adventures tour
The spice island of Zanzibar is a fascinating and beautiful world of its own. Discover Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while wandering its narrow streets and losing yourself in the buzz of the markets.
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