Articles by James Tickner

James Tickner

Number-cruncher, artist, sailor, world-traveled TCK

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Via Transilvanica: The Long-Distance Hike Through Romania That Everyone Is Talking About

The Via Transilvanica is a spectacular 1,400-kilometer (870-mile) route that cuts diagonally across Romania from the northeastern monastery town of Putna to Drobeta-Turnu Severin on the southwestern border with Serbia. Dubbed the "Camino de …

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Best Beaches in Costa Rica for Every Type of Traveler

Costa Rica is a classic stop for beach lovers visiting Central America, and it's not hard to see why. This is a country blessed with two …

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Why Travelers Are Skipping Lisbon for Porto (and Amsterdam for Antwerp)

Travelers are increasingly skipping capital hubs like Lisbon and Amsterdam for "second cities" like Porto and Antwerp to escape severe …

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Belfast for Brokeys: Exploring the North on the Cheap

Belfast, you little beauty. The diamond of the north, where you’ll find interesting museums, charming wee corners, and mighty grub at St. …

10 MIN READ

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Best Places to Travel Solo: Safe, Social, and Budget-Friendly Destinations

Traveling by yourself is one of the greatest ways to see the world. You have the freedom to go and do whatever you want, without anyone else …

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Slow Travel Italy: How to Spend a Full Month Without Moving Hotels

Choosing a single base from which to explore a region is the best strategy for "slow travel" in Italy. This one-base strategy involves …

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Best Places to Stay in New York City

The Big Apple: skyscrapers, arts, boroughs, mouthwatering grub, an insane history; she’s iconic for a reason. Everyone wants to see it with …

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