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It can be daunting to imagine traveling on a current salary or bank balance, but where there’s a will, there’s certainly a way. Follow along as editor James Wong shares his top 8 budgeting tips for traveling.
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It can be daunting to imagine traveling on a current salary or bank balance, but where there’s a will, there’s certainly a way. Follow along as editor James Wong shares his top 8 budgeting tips for traveling.
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Our favorites for September
From Japan's Golden Route to the coast of Portugal, here are a few of our favorite places to explore in September. Use code LP300 to save $300 on any September 2026 departure.
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14 days / 13 nightsJapan’s Golden Route: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Fuji in 14 Days
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12 days / 11 nights12 Days in South Africa: Cape Town, Wine Country and The Garden Route
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11 days / 10 nightsSpain: Spotlights of Northern Spain: Catalonia to Basque Country in 11 Days
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