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Lydia Mansel

Lydia Mansel is a Virginia-based travel writer and a contributor to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and Southern Living, among other publications. She frequently writes about packing tips, wellness experiences, and luxury hotels, and her areas of expertise include the American South and West.
Two european friends collecting money to paying in a restaurant in Dubai Marina, after their lunch break in summertime.
How to navigate tipping while traveling
Tipping culture is an important part of travel, but expectations and customs can differ depending on the destination.
A dark-skinned female tourist wearing a long yellow scarf over her head standing beside a massive telescope in a promenade.
The 15 best solo trips in the US according to KAYAK data
Solo travel has its own challenges, but it usually results in a transformative, unforgettable experience.
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