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Costa Rica

Costa Rica basics and research on community-based rural tourism

An introduction to Costa Rica and a guide to what the available information can—and cannot—tell you about rural tourism and sustainability.

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Maldives

The Maldives, from Malé to Dhivehi and the rufiyaa

A first point of reference for locating the Maldives in South Asia and learning the basic facts to keep in mind when planning.

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Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan’s geography, capital, languages and currency

A first introduction to Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia, with a look at its capital, languages and currency to help you plan ahead.

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Italy

Rome, Italian and the euro: getting your bearings in Italy before you travel

A first point of reference for Italy: its capital is Rome, Italian is the country’s recorded official language, and its currency is the euro.

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DR Congo

Geography, languages and travel checks for the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa is the capital of a Central African country with five languages listed in the record and the Congolese franc as its currency. A first reference point, not a practical travel guide.

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Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic: Essential Facts to Help Plan Your Trip

Capital, language, currency and location: a reliable first overview to start planning a trip to the Dominican Republic.

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Fiji

Fiji before choosing an island: capital, languages and currency

Fiji is an island country in Oceania, with Suva as its capital. These basic facts help put the destination in context and show what you still need to find out before planning.

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Japan

Official sources for checking transport and requirements in Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Basic facts can be a starting point for planning, but the information available here is not enough to recommend a route or describe specific places to visit.

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Latvia

Latvia on the Map: Riga, Latvian and the Euro

A first compass for locating Latvia in Northern Europe and getting to know its capital, language and currency before you start planning.

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Micronesia

Federated States of Micronesia: Palikir, English and geography

An initial reference to locate the Federated States of Micronesia and organize the checks still needed before planning.

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Dominica

Dominica: locating Roseau, English and the Eastern Caribbean dollar

A brief, verified foundation for locating Dominica before deciding what practical travel information still needs to be checked.

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Routes

Thailand

Sukhothai by Bicycle: Visiting Its Three Archaeological Zones

Sukhothai Historical Park is best understood as three connected visits, not one single stop. Choosing the right route avoids duplicate entry fees, excessive heat and misplaced expectations.

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