Maria Garcia

The United States covers an almost unmanageable amount of ground — glaciers in Alaska, deserts in Arizona, beaches in Florida, and dense cities from coast to co

Zanzibar draws travelers with its spice plantations, white-sand beaches, and the winding coral-stone lanes of Stone Town, and staying connected across the islan

The UK packs an enormous range of experiences into a relatively small footprint — the museums and markets of London, the industrial energy of Manchester, the su

Portugal packs remarkable variety into a small footprint — the hilly streets of Lisbon, the riverside charm of Porto, the volcanic landscapes of the Azores, and

Doha has grown into one of the Gulf's most striking cities, with a futuristic skyline rising beside a restored waterfront corniche

Peru pairs the colonial streets of Lima with the high-altitude wonder of Cusco, the gateway to Machu Picchu — two very different cities that both benefit from h

A cosmopolitan city in Pakistan, Karachi is a cosmopolitan city and always in motion, with the crowded market places, beaches and business centers always on the go.

Oman offers the contrast of desert and coastline with the historic city of Muscat. It is not as busy as some of the other Gulf states and offers visitors a more peaceful holiday.

Turkey stretches from the historic bridge between continents in Istanbul to the beach resorts of Antalya, Bodrum, and Alanya along the Turquoise Coast

Monastir pairs Mediterranean beaches with centuries of history, from its coastal fortress to the marina lined with cafes

Dakar sits on Africa's westernmost point, a lively capital of colorful markets, Atlantic coastline, and a music and arts scene that draws visitors from across t

Saudi Arabia has opened up rapidly to travelers in recent years, and getting between the modern towers of Riyadh, the historic port of Jeddah, and the sacred si

Manama packs gleaming skyscrapers, traditional souqs, and centuries of Gulf history into a compact island capital, making it easy to cover a lot of ground in a

Thailand rewards travelers who cover a lot of ground — the temples and traffic of Bangkok, the mountain calm of Chiang Mai, and the island beaches of Phuket, Kr

Jordan is a great place for travelers who can easily move between ancient and modern and Amman is a great place to start your trip.

Hungary's mobile networks are fast and widely available, covering Budapest and most of the country with solid 4G/5G

Honduras' Bay Islands are known for world-class diving and a laid-back pace, but that remoteness also means local SIM shops can be scarce once you land on Roata

The Galapagos Islands are remote by design — that's exactly what keeps their wildlife so pristine

Egypt is a country of contrasts: the constant buzz of Cairo, the diving resorts of the Red Sea, and the desert quiet of the coast further south

An eSIM embedded SIM is a digital SIM built into most modern smartphones — no plastic chip, no hunting for a kiosk at Punta Cana International Airport

Buenos Aires is one of those places that immediately grab you and then refuse to let you go for the rest of your life.