Articles by Laura Secorun Palet

Laura Secorun Palet

Laura is an independent journalist obsessed with borders and everything that crosses them

Budget Guides

Gabon – the next drug tourism destination

By Laura Secorun Palet

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Black Flyday 2026: How to Get Kiwi.com's Black Friday Flight Deal

Kiwi.com's Black Flyday returns on 27–30 November 2026. Sign up for the newsletter or turn on app notifications to get a discount code for your flights.

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Kiwi.com news

Is Kiwi.com Reliable? What Happens When Travel Goes Wrong

"Is Kiwi.com reliable?" is one of those questions people type at 11pm, halfway through booking, with a cheap fare in one tab and a vague sense of caution in the other.

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Travel hacks

What's the Best Skyscanner Alternative in Europe for 2026

The best Skyscanner alternative depends on what you need it to do better. Skyscanner is a strong default for Europe, with Everywhere search and wide budget-airline coverage, so this guide is about when to reach for something else, not why to leave it. Kiwi.com , an online travel agency (OTA) that sells cheap flights, publishes this article and is one of the five tools we compare. You’ll see who sells you the ticket and which tools share an owner.

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Koh Samui on a Budget: White Lotus Island Without the Resort Prices

Budget Guides

Koh Samui on a Budget: White Lotus Island Without the Resort Prices

White Lotus on a budget? Sure, and it's no drama.

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The 10 Most Stress-Free Airports in the World, 2027 Edition

Inspiration

The 10 Most Stress-Free Airports in the World, 2027 Edition

Two new 2026 airport rankings picked new winners, with Singapore, Seoul, and Tokyo taking most of the top spots. The fast passport-free lanes at these airports now carry rules about who may use them, so check the lane's terms before you book a connection through one.

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How to Book a Round the World Ticket With Kiwi.com in 2026

Travel hacks

How to Book a Round the World Ticket With Kiwi.com in 2026

A round the world ticket is one booking that takes you around the globe and back.

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Best Website for Cheap Flights for 2026 Travel

Travel hacks

Best Website for Cheap Flights for 2026 Travel

There’s no definitive winner when it comes to the best website for cheap flights. Instead, a handful of flight search sites stand out for different reasons, and each has its own strengths. Kiwi.com, for example, is great for finding cheap flights around Europe. Google Flights works well if your travel dates are flexible and you want to keep an eye on prices, while Skyscanner comes in handy when you know you want to get away but haven’t settled on somewhere. And if you’re looking to fly business class, booking directly with the airline is often a good place to start.

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