Valentina Romano

Yes - US passports (and most Western ones) get up to 365 days visa-free, stamped in at the border with no fee. For Tbilisi plus Kazbegi, 5-6 days is comfortable: 2-3 in the city, then 1-2 nights in Stepantsminda reached by shared taxi or marshrutka from Didube station. The drive up the Georgian Military Road is half the experience, so grab a window seat on the right side going up.

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Bun cha is a must — try it at Lee Bo where Obama ate, or anywhere with a long local queue. Pho ga (chicken pho) is lighter than beef pho and just as good. Don't leave without trying banh cuon (steamed rice rolls) and egg coffee at Cafe Giang.

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Consider visiting during the off-season or during low season to find cheaper flights, tours, and food. Also, Taipei 101 is a free attraction that's a great way to get around.

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Spring and autumn are peak seasons for food tasting in Seoul. The climate is mild, and there's less competition from other visitors, making the experience even more enjoyable.

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November to February is the peak season for wildlife safaris in Laos, when the weather is typically pleasant and the wildlife is most active.

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