Travel guides, practical travel answers and destination photography from years of travel across 20 countries. https://clevertourists.com/ 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z Evan & Clara, Clever Tourists https://clevertourists.com/about © Clever Tourists https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-australia-packing-list 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Australia packing list: what to declare at biosecurity (food, hiking boots), medicine limits, type I plug, sun and UV gear, stinger suits and repellent for Cairns.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-turkey-istanbul-cappadocia 2026-09-07T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Turkey packing list for Istanbul and Cappadocia: warm layers for cold balloon mornings, a mosque scarf, type C and F plugs, lira cash, e-visa and walking shoes.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-morocco-packing-list 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Morocco packing list: Type C/E plug adapter, the 2,000 dirham cash limit, warm layers for a Sahara night, medina essentials like tissues and sanitiser, and no drone.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-hoi-an-and-central-vietnam 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Hoi An, Hue and Da Nang packing list: beach kit, rain gear for the September to December flood and typhoon season, and the licence you need to ride the Hai Van Pass.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-spain-packing-list 2026-06-22T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Spain packing list: what to bring for 40°C Andalusia summers, type C and F plug adapter, an anti-theft bag for Barcelona and Madrid, cash, and the north's rain.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-bali-packing-list 2026-06-08T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Bali packing list: Type C/F plug adapter, Bali belly kit (ORS, loperamide), a sarong for temples, reef-friendly sunscreen, a warm layer for Kintamani, drone rules.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-ho-chi-minh-city-and-mekong-delta 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta packing list: kit for 32-35°C heat, the May to November wet season, early boat trips at Can Tho and the Cu Chi Tunnels.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-italy-packing-list 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Italy packing list beyond clothes: type L, C and F plug adapter, an anti-theft bag, cash for coperto and tourist tax, a refillable bottle and a church cover-up.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-thailand-packing-list 2026-04-06T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Thailand packing list: plug adapter, medicine rules, a dry bag for island hopping, reef-safe sunscreen for marine parks, rainy season kit and no vapes.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-croatia-coast-summer 2026-03-23T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Croatia summer packing list: water shoes for pebble beaches and sea urchins, sun gear, a ferry day bag, euro cash, type C and F plugs, and what to bring to Plitvice.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-hanoi-and-sapa-winter 2026-03-09T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Hanoi and Sapa winter packing list for December to February: layers for drizzle and near-freezing Sapa nights, trekking kit, and what to bring on a Ha Long cruise.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-south-korea-packing-list 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

South Korea packing list: type C and F plug, medicine limits (6 bottles or 3 months), K-ETA and e-Arrival paperwork, T-money, and winter vs summer kit.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-japan-packing-list 2026-02-10T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Japan packing list: Type A plug adapter, cash and a coin purse, a hand towel, slip-on shoes, which medicines are banned (Sudafed, Adderall) and what to buy there.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-the-philippines-palawan-island-hopping 2026-01-27T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Philippines packing list for El Nido and Coron island hopping: dry bag, water shoes, reef-safe sun protection, peso cash, plug types A, B and C, and eTravel.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-pack-for-vietnam-packing-list 2026-01-14T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Vietnam packing list beyond clothes: plug adapter for types A, C and F, e-visa printout, cards and cash, meds, rain gear for the wet season and what to buy there.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/best-gifts-for-travelers 2026-09-21T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Gift ideas for people who love to travel, picked from the gear we carried over 526 days in 20 countries: a carry-on backpack, an anti-theft bag, shoe bags and a rain jacket.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/gifts-for-travel-photographers 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Gift ideas for travel photographers from our own camera kit: a mini tripod, a carbon travel tripod, a comfortable camera strap and a camera messenger bag. What to buy and what to avoid.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/small-travel-gifts-stocking-stuffers 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Small travel gift and stocking stuffer ideas that get used on every trip: shoe bags, a pocket tripod, a waterproof hat and packing helpers. Picked from our own gear list.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/gifts-for-backpackers 2026-10-19T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Gift ideas for backpackers from our own long-trip gear: a daypack, walking shoes, a waterproof jacket and an action camera. What works for months on the road.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/going-away-gifts-for-a-long-trip 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Going-away gift ideas for a gap year, sabbatical or long trip: an anti-theft bag, shoe bags, comfortable shoes and a camera strap, plus experience gifts. From our 526-day trip.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-thailand 2025-11-25T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

No visa needed for US citizens, but since 15 September 2026 Thailand gives 30 days visa-free, not 60. Land-border limits, the 30-day extension, free TDAC.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-the-uk 2026-07-12T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Americans need no UK visa, but airlines won't board you without an ETA since 25 Feb 2026. £20 fee, apply in the UK ETA app, decision in 3 days, valid 2 years.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-albania 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Americans can stay in Albania visa-free for up to a year, and it doesn't count toward Schengen. The 90-day reset rule, passport validity, remote work.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/how-far-in-advance-to-book-international-flights 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

How far in advance to book international flights in 2026: about 2 to 5 months for long-haul, 2 to 4 weeks for regional hops, and earlier for peak dates.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/tipping-etiquette-morocco 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Tipping in Morocco: how much to tip in dirham at restaurants (10%), riads, guides, tour drivers (100-200 MAD a day), taxis and porters, and when not to.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/tipping-etiquette-bali-indonesia 2026-07-15T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Do you tip in Indonesia? Rupiah amounts for Bali drivers, villa staff, spas and Grab, whether 50,000 IDR is enough, and when ++ on the bill means skip it.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/universal-studios-japan-express-pass-worth-it-guide 2026-10-17T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Is the Universal Studios Japan Express Pass worth it? 2026 Express Pass 4, 5 and 7 compared, which ones include Mario Kart, prices and when to skip it.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/morocco-private-tour-driver-tipping-guide-cash-etiquette 2026-10-17T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

How much to tip a private driver in Morocco per day in dirham, plus camel handlers, desert camp staff and medina guides, and why you tip once at the end.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/is-albania-safe-to-visit-tourist-guide 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Is Albania safe to visit right now? Yes, with care: the US Level 2 advisory, October 2026 Tirana protests, scams, driving, solo travel and Theth hiking.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/seoul-to-busan-ktx-train-tickets-time-price-guide 2026-09-16T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Seoul to Busan by KTX train: about 2h15m and roughly 54,000 won after the 2026 SRT merger. Seoul Station vs Suseo, booking online as a foreigner, Korail Pass.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/indonesia-e-voa-online-bali-evisa-how-to-apply-guide 2026-06-26T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Apply for the Indonesia e-VOA (Bali eVisa) only on evisa.imigrasi.go.id: IDR 500,000, 5 steps, approval in minutes, 30 days plus one extension, fake sites.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/london-new-years-eve-fireworks-2026-tickets-guide 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

London New Year's Eve fireworks 2026 tickets: what each of the six viewing areas costs, the Londoner discount, when the final batch may drop, resale rules.

https://clevertourists.com/guides/niksic 2026-06-20T00:00:00Z 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Nikšić (Niksic), Montenegro's second city: things to do, Bedem Fortress, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Tsar's Bridge, Lake Krupac, Ostrog and a 2-day plan.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/holiday-travel-tips 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Holiday travel tips for 2026: avoid Sunday 29 November, bring REAL ID or pay $45, drive before 11am, and know your automatic refund rights if a flight is cancelled.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-wear-in-japan 2026-10-25T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

What to wear in Japan in every month: Tokyo temperatures, spring layers, summer heat, autumn jackets, temple, ryokan and onsen rules, plus a packing list.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-wear-in-morocco 2026-10-24T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

What to wear in Morocco month by month, with Marrakech and Fes temperatures, what to wear as a woman, desert nights, mosque rules and a packing list.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-wear-in-istanbul-turkey 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

What to wear in Istanbul and Turkey by month, with Istanbul temperatures, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia dress code, tips for women and a packing list.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-wear-in-bali 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

What to wear in Bali by month: dry and wet season weather, sarong and sash rules for temples, what to wear as a woman, cool highlands and a packing list.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-wear-in-vietnam 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

What to wear in Vietnam month by month for Hanoi, Hue and Saigon, with temperatures, rainy seasons, temple and Hue tomb dress codes, and a packing list.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-wear-in-thailand 2026-10-20T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

What to wear in Thailand month by month, with Bangkok and Chiang Mai temperatures, the Grand Palace and temple dress code, tips for women and a packing list.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-wear-in-south-korea 2026-10-19T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

What to wear in South Korea month by month, with Seoul temperatures, monsoon and winter advice, temple and hanbok tips, what to wear as a woman and a packing list.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/what-to-wear-in-italy 2026-10-18T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

What to wear in Italy month by month, with Rome and Venice temperatures, the St Peter's and church dress code (shoulders and knees), summer tips and a packing list.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/coron-vs-el-nido 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Compare Coron and El Nido for lagoons, beaches, diving and transport. Choose one base or plan both using our six-day El Nido and four-day Coron trip.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/4-days-in-el-nido 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Plan four days in El Nido with Tour A, a second boat day, beach time and a weather backup. Includes arrival-day limits, base advice and booking checks.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/4-days-in-coron 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

A practical Coron itinerary with Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, an optional dive day and transfer time. Know what is on Busuanga and what needs a boat.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/where-to-stay-in-el-nido 2026-10-04T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Choose an El Nido base for island hopping, beaches or a quieter stay. Compare town, Corong-Corong, Lio and Nacpan, with practical hotel booking checks.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/mosque-dress-code-morocco 2026-07-14T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Most mosques in Morocco are closed to non-Muslims. What to wear at Hassan II Mosque, the headscarf question, the tour fee and what gets you turned away.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/temple-dress-code-thailand 2026-07-14T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

What gets you turned away at the Grand Palace (tight leggings included), when shoes come off, and where to rent a sarong if you turn up in shorts.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/temple-dress-code-vietnam-and-bali 2026-07-15T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

What to wear to temples in Vietnam and Bali: how strictly shorts are policed, the stricter Hue tomb rules, Bali's sarong and sash, and the rule most miss.

https://clevertourists.com/resources/temple-shrine-dress-code-japan-and-south-korea 2026-07-15T00:00:00Z 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

What to wear to temples and shrines in Japan, from Fushimi Inari to Senso-ji, plus Korea. The rule tourists break isn't about shorts; it's their feet.