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Inside Netflix’s The Gentlemen: 6 filming locations you can actually visit

From Badminton House to Lake Maggiore, these are the real locations behind Netflix’s The Gentlemen — with practical advice on which ones are worth visiting and how to plan the trip.

The gardens of Venaria Reale
Tips & Tricks · Italy

Italy’s most spectacular royal gardens are hiding just outside Turin

9 min read
Tips & Tricks · Austria

Why are Austrians naked in the sauna? Sauna etiquette explained

6 min read
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How to overcome the fear of flying

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Tips & Tricks · Austria, Belgium

Christmas Markets beyond the usual stops: 22 European cities worth discovering

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Apple just unveiled the iPhone Duo — and travellers should pay attention

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Free AI Travel Planner
Tips & Tricks

How to plan a trip with Mindful Vacation’s free AI travel planner

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The 15-minute rule for choosing a better place to stay

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Why You Can Feel More Tired After a Vacation

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Tips & Tricks · Croatia

BrickClub: Zagreb’s Private Cinema, Your Film, Your Night

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Tips & Tricks · Austria, Croatia

Europe by Train from Zagreb: 8 Cities to Reach Without Flying

8 min read
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What to Do at the Airport During Long Waits and Layovers

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Tips & Tricks · Hungary

Budapest facts: surprising things you may not know

3 min read
Tips & Tricks · United Kingdom

London Underground: surprising facts about the world’s oldest metro

3 min read
Tips & Tricks · Egypt

The Grand Egyptian Museum: what to know about its opening

4 min read
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Mindful Travel: Practical Tips for Better Mental Health

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Tips & Tricks · Italy

Quattro Giornate di Napoli: Four Days of Resistance and Freedom

4 min read
Tips & Tricks · Italy

Serravalle Designer Outlet: Europe’s Largest Outlet Centre

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Tips & Tricks · Turkey

Topkapi Palace Museum: A Guide to Istanbul’s Ottoman Heritage

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Tips & Tricks · Spain

Palma Cathedral (La Seu): Gothic Architecture and Sacred Art by the Sea

3 min read
Tips & Tricks · Netherlands

Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam: What to See and How to Plan Your Visit

3 min read
Tips & Tricks · Italy

Vatican City First Visit: 10 Practical Tips for Planning Your Day

5 min read
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Tips & Tricks · Italy

Italy in August: What to Expect During Ferragosto

4 min read
Tips & Tricks · Italy

How to Ride Venice’s Traghetto for Less Than €2

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Istanbul Airport to city center
Tips & Tricks · Turkey

Getting from Istanbul’s Airports to the City Center: IST and SAW Guide 2026

6 min read
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Travel Gear That Matters: Better Photos on the Road

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Tips & Tricks

Tipping in Europe: A Country-by-Country Guide

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Tips & Tricks · Croatia

Croatia Travel Etiquette: What to Do and Avoid

3 min read
Tips & Tricks · Turkey

Istanbul Prices 2026: A Practical Travel Budget Guide

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Tips & Tricks · Croatia, Germany

10 European Destinations to Visit in Spring

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Tips & Tricks · Bosnia and Herzegovina

A mindful walk on Trebević Mountain, Sarajevo

6 min read
Tips & Tricks

Travel trends 2025: what’s changing the way we travel

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Istanbul Cats
Tips & Tricks · Turkey

Istanbul’s cats: the story behind the city’s feline culture

5 min read
Tips & Tricks · France, Iceland

10 travel films and series to inspire your next trip

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Tips & Tricks · Austria

Vienna Flea Markets: A Guide to Finding Vintage Treasures

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Tips & Tricks · United Kingdom

London’s Best Sober Morning Parties for Dancing and Wellbeing

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Free attractions in London
Tips & Tricks · United Kingdom

12 Free Things to Do in London

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Tips & Tricks · Turkey

Göbeklitepe: What the World’s Oldest Temple Complex Reveals

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Tips & Tricks · France

How to Visit Paris on a Budget: Practical Tips

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Mindful Travel: A Guide to Presence and Awareness

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Traveling with Pets: A Practical Guide to Pet-Friendly Trips

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Is Bali Cheap? A Guide to Prices and Travel Costs

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London
Tips & Tricks · United Kingdom

Jack the Ripper Tour: London’s East End and Its Dark History

3 min read
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Solo Travel: The Case for Going Alone

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What Is a Codeshare Flight? How Airline Partnerships Work

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Tips & Tricks

10 Air Travel Myths and the Facts Behind Them

4 min read
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Tips & Tricks

The art of mindful travel: getting lost with intention

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Tips & Tricks

Smart ways to save money on your next adventure

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Hagia Sophia Istanbul
Tips & Tricks · Turkey

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul: history, architecture and what to know before visiting

4 min read
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Tips & Tricks · Turkey

Istanbul’s most beautiful mosques

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