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Travel is not all about top 10's and the best XYZ.  Travel guides are meant to go deeper so you know what to expect before you go and things you need to think about while you're in-destination or just about to take off.

Travel guides are meant to be companions pieces to the crazy detailed itineraries that Going Awesome Places readers come for.  Here you'll find a collection of travel guides that give you insight on a destination, paying attention to details that you won't find in a guide book or a top # list.

Check out the latest travel guides below

Best Hotels In Hong Kong To Stay – A Guide To Hotels and Neighbourhoods

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As a city that’s home to stunning urban skylines and juxtaposition both modern and ancient attractions, there’s so much to love about Hong Kong. To help get you started, I’ve found the best hotels in Hong Kong to stay. Once you take in the tantalizing amount of activities that Hong Kong offers, it is easy […]

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Where To Stay in Taipei – A Guide to the Best Hotels and Neighborhoods

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As the capital of Taiwan, Taipei, is a diverse and thriving city with a population of almost 3 million people. The modern metropolis is a hub of cultural, technological, economic, and political significance. From the gurgling hot springs of Beitou to the busy, energetic nightlife, Taipei is filled with excitement and adventure around every corner […]

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The Islands of Tahiti Travel Guide – What You Need To Know for French Polynesia

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With 118 islands scattered across the South Pacific in 5 distinct archipelagos, a trip to French Polynesia is a paradise choose-your-own-adventure.  Turquoise-blue lagoons, palm-fringed beaches, romantic overwater bungalows, lush mountains, and unblemished coral habitats fill your days.  It’s what dream vacations are made of. While the end-product is undeniable, the trip planning process to building […]

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Where To Stay In Vienna, Austria – A Guide To The Best Hotels and Neighborhoods

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The city of Vienna, Austria is a place where history breathes alongside modernity. Known both for the breathtaking architecture that lines the city streets and for the long history of artists and intellectuals that have called the city home, Vienna is a destination that will leave you craving trip after trip. Whether you want to […]

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Is Egypt Safe for Travel? (How is it in 2021 with Safety Guide and Tips)

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Egypt is one of those places that you’ve always wanted to go to since you learned about the Great Pyramids in primary school or watched Brandon Fraser’s The Mummy.  As ancient wonders go, Egypt is arguably at the top.  Thing is, over this past decade, word on the street is that it’s not a good […]

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Things to Know Before Going to Egypt – The Travel Guide

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I’m calling it.  Egypt is going to be one of the most epic trips you’ll ever do.  I know you haven’t even gone yet but you’re probably here because you’re in the middle of planning trip and looking for a travel guide that’s going to dish out all the things to know before going to […]

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The Comprehensive Greek Islands Travel Guide – Read Before You Go

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The allure of the sandy beaches, coastal coves, calderas, sea-breezes, white-washed villages, blue-domed churches is the stuff of legendary vacations. The destination is no secret but if it’s your first time there, it can be pretty overwhelming.  Covering multiple seas and thousands of islands sprouting from volcanic activity hundreds of thousands of years ago, planning a […]

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Where to Stay in Kyoto, Japan – A Guide To The Best Hotels, Ryokans, and Neighbourhoods

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Kyoto is Japan’s cultural heart and an immaculately preserved ancient city frozen in time that makes any trip to Japan incomplete without a visit here.  From bright red torii gates, imperial castles, golden gilded pavilions, wooden townhouses, Zen gardens, temples, and more, you get a real look into Japan’s past and their way of life. […]

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South Africa Travel Tips Guide – Read This Before You Go

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Is a trip to see lush mountains, animals in the wild, flapping penguins, powdery golden sand, and awesome stretches of coastline in the works?  South Africa is a special place that you’ll instantly fall in love with when you go.   This is a companion piece to help you plan your own trip as the ultimate […]

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Where To Stay In Beijing – A Guide To The Best Hotels and Neighborhoods

There is no place in the world quite like the capital city of China. Beijing is a modern-day metropolis with a legendary history that is woven throughout its temples, palaces, bustling streets, and high rises. As the gateway to China’s imperial past, you can find sites dating back 5,000 years in this city, as well […]

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