Practical guides

The practical questions.

Tipping, tap water, packing — the questions every traveller asks before a trip. Country-by-country, tabular, verified against official sources.

41 entries

Visa Requirements: What You Need for 40 Popular Destinations

Visa requirements for 40 popular destinations. Applies to US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia passports. Verified April 2026.

14 entries

Travel Insurance: What to Actually Buy (and Skip)

Travel insurance that actually pays when you need it — named policies, coverage amounts, and what the fine print hides.

10 entries

Best Credit Cards for International Travel: 10 Picks that Pay Off

Ten credit cards our editors actually carry — for no-FX-fee spending, travel rewards, lounge access, and the specific cards that justify their annual fees.

36 entries

How Much to Tip Around the World

Country-by-country tipping etiquette. Restaurants, hotels, taxis, tour guides. Verified April 2026.

46 entries

Is the Tap Water Safe? 50-Country Guide

Country-by-country tap water safety assessment. Drinkable, not recommended, or treat first. Verified April 2026.

6 entries

Packing Essentials: 6 Climate-Specific Lists

Six climate-specific packing lists, tested across multiple editor trips — with the things most checklists forget.