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Antigua’s pretty capital is one of the best places to explore on the island. It’s filled with beautiful candy-colored architecture as well as farmers’ markets, the ruins of sugar plantations, coral reefs and a working port.

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Sitting along the island’s southern coast, Fig Tree Drive takes you on a journey to a different Antigua, where local life goes on away from the tourist traps. As you wind your way along this picturesque trip, you pass through rainforests, bursting out into the glorious sunshine and open farmland, through traditional fishing villages, with the ever-present Banana trees, locally known as figs, lining the route. more

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The best place to see the sunset over English Harbor, Shirley Heights is worth a visit any time for the spectacular views but is something really special on a Sunday. Sunday is party day, with local bands playing music, you can dance the night away with the locals and enjoy a backdrop of those simply spectacular views.

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Another one of the most beautiful beaches in Barbados, this pretty crescent-shaped bay has all the usual Caribbean cliches such as the white sand, turquoise sea, and swaying palm trees and it’s also a popular spot for scuba diving, snorkeling, and exploring the underwater shipwreck. more

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Located on the east coast of the island where the Atlantic Ocean crashes at the shore, Bathsheba Bay is a rugged getaway from the relaxing beaches on the west side of Barbados. here

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Perfectly white sand, calm turquoise waters, and beautiful mahogany trees all come together to create the perfect spot for some sun, sand, and water. It’s no wonder some of the best Caribbean beach rentals can be found along this shore. [links]

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The sapphire waters lap at a shore fringed with swaying palms, underneath which are comfortable chaise lounges. Not convinced yet? Check out six more reasons why you should spend your summer in the Caribbean.

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In 2011, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime ranked all Caribbean Islands and territories -- with the exception of Haiti and Cuba -- by the homicide rate in each country. While Jamaica came in first on the list, the report noted that homicide is an internal problem that rarely impacts visitors to the island. The same is true for the remaining Caribbean areas with the highest homicide rates, which include St. Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas and Puerto Rico. The safest Caribbean areas were Martinique, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Guadeloupe and the British Virgin Islands. The U.S. Department of State warns that most tourist-related crimes in the Caribbean include petty theft, which can sometimes turn violent. To avoid becoming a victim of robbery, the State Department recommends that you practice common sense precautions, such as traveling in large groups; staying in well-lit, tourist-friendly areas; and not traveling with large amounts of money or flashy jewelry. more

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If you travel to the Caribbean during hurricane season, which runs between early June and late November, you run the risk of having your vacation cut short, or worse, getting trapped in an area that may not have adequate storm shelter. The risk is higher during the peak hurricane season, or from August through October. The islands off the coast of South America -- Aruba, Barbados, Curacao, Bonaire, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago -- are the least likely to be hit by a hurricane. here

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White-sand beaches, tropical cocktails and lazy sunsets are usually the first things that come to mind when you imagine a Caribbean getaway. However, you could also experience health problems, encounter a hurricane or get pick-pocketed while on vacation. Some islands in the Caribbean are considered safer than others, so do your research before booking the flight. [links]

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends being up-to-date on all regular vaccinations before embarking on a Caribbean vacation. Some islands have a higher propensity for serious illness, so it is important to inform your doctor about your itinerary. For example, malaria has been reported in Jamaica, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Belize, Guyana and Suriname. Yellow fever has also been transmitted in Trinidad and Tobago and French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname.

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Italy is full of must-see places: the awe-inspiring Rome, the artistic Florence or the latest Instagram sensation, Puglia. But we’re all about trend setting, not following, so we’re focused on the city of Matera in the ‘sole’ of the Italian boot. It’s home to the Sassi, a series of caves that are carved into the mountainsides and house museums, bars and restaurants. It’s a city quite unlike any other!

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Salam doostam! Chetori? (Hello friend! How are you?) Backpackers have begun flocking to Iran to experience the hospitality of its people and the pure tranquillity and beauty of its towns and cities. Magnificent Isfahan is the cultural centre and former capital of Iran. Its boulevards, bazaars and crowded squares centre around the Mosque of the Imam, whose enormous blue dome dominates the city. Its unique colours and intricate details are sure to enchant every traveller! more

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This river in the Colombian Serranía de la Macarena should be considered the eighth wonder of the world in our humble opinion! Walk along the river to discover beautiful waterfalls and quiet areas where rare local flora is left to bloom in its full glory. Between late July and early November, Caño Cristales takes on its iconic yellow, red, green and black hues as a result of the ‘macarenia clavigera’, an aquatic plant that transforms this magical river beyond our wildest rainbow-filled dreams. here

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Stay at Baobab Beach Backpackers, HOSCAR winner of the best hostel in Mozambique 2019 – it’s just a short boat ride from Bazaruto.

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In the Honduran Caribbean are three postcard-perfect gems known as the Bay Islands, with the most beautiful being Roatán. If you love diving and hiking then you MUST make it out to its dreamy beaches, corals reefs and mystical jungles. Honduras doesn’t yet draw in as many travellers as other Central American nations, but it’s set to become a backpacking hotspot of the future. Hurry up and explore Roatán’s pristine shores before everyone else finds out! here

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Russia is a country with so much still undiscovered by backpackers. The immense nation of tsars and vodka is where you’ll find the volcanic Kamchatka Peninsula, located in the Far East. This scenically dramatic region offers stunning trekking routes bypassing beautiful national parks, as well as the largest active volcano in the northern hemisphere, the Klyuchevskaya Sopka. It’s an other-worldly environment that needs to be seen to be believed!