📖 Travel Guides
Setouchi: Japan's Art Islands, and the Cities Everyone's Suddenly Naming
Jul 2026·13 min
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Marcus Chen
Hotels & Deals Editor
Contributing editor
Marcus Chen
Hotels & Deals Editor
Marcus reviews hotels for a living — and has slept in over 400 of them. Before TravelBuzzy, he ran the hotel desk at a major loyalty publication and consulted for two boutique hotel groups. He covers the Americas, Japan, and luxury travel.
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Articles by Marcus
📖 Travel Guides
Okinawa: The Tropical Japan Most Itineraries Skip
Jul 2026·12 min
📖 Travel Guides
Mongolia: The Last Great Empty — A First-Timer's Guide
Jun 2026·13 min
🗺️ Itineraries
Route 66 in 2026: The Definitive Road Trip Before the Centennial Crowds Hit
Jun 2026·15 min
💰 Money & Deals
Japan on a Budget — How to Travel Japan for Under $100/Day
Jun 2026·13 min
🏨 Hotel Picks
Best All-Inclusive Resorts 2026 — Editor-Tested Picks by Budget
Jun 2026·14 min
🗺️ Itineraries
Iceland Ring Road — The Definitive 10-Day Self-Drive Itinerary
Jun 2026·19 min
📖 Travel Guides
South Korea Travel Guide 2026 — Beyond Seoul: Busan, Jeju, Gyeongju & the Countryside
Jun 2026·16 min
📖 Travel Guides
Train Travel in Europe — The Complete 2026 Guide to Eurail, Night Trains & Scenic Routes
Jun 2026·17 min
📖 Travel Guides
Travel Scams — The 2026 Global Guide to Not Getting Ripped Off
Jun 2026·15 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Best Travel Apps for 2026 — The Only Ones Actually Worth Installing
Jun 2026·11 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Travel Photography Guide 2026: Cameras, Composition & Honest Gear Advice
Jun 2026·13 min
📖 Travel Guides
15 Best Food Cities in the World for Food Travel in 2026: A Ranked Guide
Jun 2026·13 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Minimalist Packing — How to Travel the World With One Bag
Jun 2026·11 min
🗺️ Itineraries
8 Best Road Trips in the USA — A Driver's Honest Guide for 2026
Jun 2026·13 min
💰 Money & Deals
Luxury Travel on a Budget — The Complete Playbook for Five-Star Experiences at Mid-Range Prices
Jun 2026·12 min
📖 Travel Guides
Yellowstone National Park Highlights: The Must-See Geysers, Wildlife & Canyons
Jun 2026·11 min
📖 Travel Guides
Hawaii Travel Destinations: Which Hawaiian Island Should You Visit?
Jun 2026·11 min
📖 Travel Guides
World Cup 2026 Fan Zones & FIFA Fan Festivals: The Free Way to Experience the Tournament
Jun 2026·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
How to Watch the World Cup 2026: TV, Streaming & Every Match, Country by Country
Jun 2026·8 min
💰 Money & Deals
World Cup 2026 on a Budget: How to Experience the Tournament Without Going Broke
Jun 2026·10 min
🏨 Hotel Picks
Best Boutique Hotels in Amsterdam Under €350 a Night
Jun 2026·9 min
🏨 Hotel Picks
Best Boutique Hotels in Cape Town Under €300 a Night
Jun 2026·9 min
🏨 Hotel Picks
Best Boutique Hotels in Dubai Under €500 a Night
Jun 2026·9 min
🗺️ Itineraries
7 Days in Scotland: The Honest Itinerary (Highlands, Islands, and What the Photos Don't Show)
Jun 2026·13 min
🗺️ Itineraries
5 Days in Rio de Janeiro: The Honest Itinerary (Christ the Redeemer, Beaches, and Safety Reality)
Jun 2026·13 min
🤔 Honest Take
Paris vs Rome: A Brutally Honest Comparison for First-Timers
Jun 2026·12 min
🤔 Honest Take
Portugal vs Spain: Which Iberian Country Should You Visit First?
Jun 2026·11 min
🏨 Hotel Picks
Best Boutique Hotels in New York Under $500 a Night
Jun 2026·9 min
🏨 Hotel Picks
Best Boutique Hotels in Prague Under €300 a Night
Jun 2026·9 min
🏨 Hotel Picks
Best Boutique Hotels in Edinburgh Under £300 a Night
Jun 2026·9 min
💰 Money & Deals
How to Find Cheap Flights — 12 Booking Strategies That Actually Work in 2026
May 2026·11 min
💰 Money & Deals
Wise vs Revolut for Travel Money — An Honest Comparison for 2026
May 2026·10 min
💰 Money & Deals
How to Avoid ATM Fees Abroad — Save Hundreds on Every Trip
May 2026·9 min
💰 Money & Deals
Best Travel Credit Cards 2026: Points, Perks, No Foreign Transaction Fees
May 2026·11 min
🏨 Hotel Picks
Best Boutique Hotels in Bali Under $200 a Night
May 2026·10 min
🏨 Hotel Picks
Best Boutique Hotels in Tokyo Under $300 a Night
May 2026·11 min
🗺️ Itineraries
3 Days in Prague: The Best Weekend Itinerary
May 2026·10 min
📖 Travel Guides
Constructed Travel Worksheet — The Government Employee's Complete Guide
Apr 2026·8 min
💰 Money & Deals
Nationwide Travel Insurance Review 2026 — Is It Worth Buying?
Apr 2026·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
I-94 Travel History — How to View and Download Your US Entry Records
Apr 2026·8 min
💰 Money & Deals
Costco Travel Cruises — What the Warehouse Club Deals Actually Deliver
Apr 2026·9 min
💰 Money & Deals
Cancellable Travel Insurance — What It Actually Covers and When to Buy
Apr 2026·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
MoDOT Traveler Map — How to Use Missouri's Road Conditions Tool
Apr 2026·7 min
📖 Travel Guides
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores — The Honest Driver's Guide
Apr 2026·8 min
📖 Travel Guides
Flying J Travel Center — What Every Driver Needs to Know
Apr 2026·8 min
📖 Travel Guides
One9 Travel Center — What Truck Drivers and Road Trippers Need to Know
Apr 2026·8 min
💰 Money & Deals
Hilton Team Member Travel Benefits — Full 2026 Breakdown
Apr 2026·8 min
📖 Travel Guides
Go Hilton Team Member Travel — The Complete Benefits Guide
Apr 2026·9 min
🌤️ When to Go
Best Time to Visit Tokyo — A Seasonal Honest Guide for First-Time Visitors
Apr 2026·9 min
🤔 Honest Take
Westgate Cruise and Travel — The Honest 2026 Review
Apr 2026·8 min
📖 Travel Guides
Travel Trailer Insurance — The Honest 2026 Guide to Protecting Your RV
Apr 2026·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
Travel Insurance for Cruise — The Complete 2026 Guide
Apr 2026·8 min
📖 Travel Guides
Travel Math — The 2026 Guide to Useful Calculations for Smart Travel
Apr 2026·8 min
📖 Travel Guides
Travel Google — The Complete 2026 Guide to Google's Travel Tools
Apr 2026·8 min
📖 Travel Guides
The Best Cruise Travel Insurance 2026 — Picks That Actually Cover What Matters
Apr 2026·8 min
📖 Travel Guides
Corporate Travel Risk Coverage USA — The 2026 Complete Guide
Mar 2026·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
Concur Travel — The Honest 2026 Guide for Business Travelers
Mar 2026·8 min
💰 Money & Deals
BJ's Wholesale Travel — The Best Deals and How to Find Them in 2026
Mar 2026·7 min
📖 Travel Guides
Careers at a Travel Agency — The Honest 2026 Guide to the Industry
Mar 2026·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
Travelers Home Insurance — The Honest 2026 Guide to the Major US Insurer
Mar 2026·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
SkyLux Travel — The Honest 2026 Review of the Business Class Discount Service
Mar 2026·8 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Scout Traveler — The Honest 2026 Review of the Compact RV Brand
Mar 2026·8 min
📖 Travel Guides
Petro Travel Centers — The Honest 2026 Guide to Premium Travel Stops
Mar 2026·7 min
🗺️ Itineraries
5 Days in Tokyo: A Realistic First-Timer's Itinerary
Mar 2026·14 min
📖 Travel Guides
GeoBlue Travel Insurance — The Honest 2026 Take on Premium International Health Coverage
Mar 2026·8 min
📖 Travel Guides
BJ's Travel — The Honest 2026 Guide to the Wholesale Travel Program
Mar 2026·8 min
📖 Travel Guides
Faye Travel Insurance Review — The Honest 2026 Take on the App-First Insurer
Mar 2026·8 min
🗺️ Itineraries
4 Days in Dubai: Beyond the Brochure
Mar 2026·12 min
📖 Travel Guides
Pilot Travel Centers — The Honest 2026 Guide for Drivers and Truckers
Mar 2026·8 min
📖 Travel Guides
Expedia Travel — The Honest 2026 Guide to Booking Smart
Mar 2026·9 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Best Anti-Theft Travel Bags 2026 — Picks That Actually Deter Pickpockets
Mar 2026·9 min
🎒 Travel Gear
The Best Watch Travel Cases 2026 — Picks That Protect Your Collection
Mar 2026·8 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Best Travel Size Colognes — Picks That Pass TSA and Smell Great
Mar 2026·7 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Travel Outfits for Men — The 2026 Guide to Looking Pulled-Together on the Road
Mar 2026·9 min
🗺️ Itineraries
2 Weeks in Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Mar 2026·16 min
🎒 Travel Gear
The Best Travel Garment Bags 2026 — Picks That Actually Keep Suits Wrinkle-Free
Mar 2026·8 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Osprey Travel Backpacks — The 2026 Guide to the Lineup
Mar 2026·9 min
🎒 Travel Gear
The Best Men's Travel Rucksacks 2026 — Ranked Picks Across Use Cases
Mar 2026·10 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Golf Club Travel Cases — The 2026 Buyer's Guide to Protecting Your Clubs
Feb 2026·9 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Contigo Travel Mug Review — The Honest 2026 Take on the Spill-Proof Standard
Feb 2026·7 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Yeti Travel Mug Review — The Honest 2026 Take on Whether It's Worth $35
Feb 2026·7 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Used Travel Trailers — The 2026 Buyer's Guide to Not Getting Burned
Feb 2026·11 min
🗺️ Itineraries
7 Days Singapore and Penang: Southeast Asia's Best Food Cities
Feb 2026·13 min
🎒 Travel Gear
The Best Travel Duffel Bags 2026 — Picks That Earn Their Place
Feb 2026·8 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Travel Car Seats with Carry Bag — The 2026 Combinations That Actually Work
Feb 2026·8 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Travel Bags for Men — The Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide
Feb 2026·10 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Toy Hauler Travel Trailers — The Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide
Feb 2026·10 min
🎒 Travel Gear
The Best Men's Travel Toiletry Bags — 2026 Picks That Actually Organize
Feb 2026·8 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Grand Design Travel Trailers — The Honest 2026 Buyer's Guide
Feb 2026·11 min
🎒 Travel Gear
The Best Travel Bags for Guys 2026 — Picks That Actually Work
Feb 2026·9 min
🎒 Travel Gear
The Best Travel Wallets 2026 — Ranked Picks Across Price Points
Feb 2026·8 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Best Carry-On Backpack for International Travel — The 2026 Definitive Picks
Feb 2026·10 min
🤔 Honest Take
Bora Bora: When the Overwater Bungalow Is Worth It (And When It Isn't)
Jan 2026·10 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Travel Pants — The 2026 Buyer's Guide to Pants That Actually Work for Travel
Jan 2026·9 min
🎒 Travel Gear
The Ride Safer Travel Vest — The Honest 2026 Review
Jan 2026·9 min
🎒 Travel Gear
The Best Men's Travel Bags 2026 — Picks That Actually Work
Jan 2026·9 min
🎒 Travel Gear
The Best Golf Travel Bags 2026 — Protection That Actually Works
Jan 2026·9 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Forest River Travel Trailers — The Honest 2026 Buyer's Guide
Jan 2026·11 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Aer Travel Pack 3 Review — The Most-Hyped Travel Backpack, Tested
Jan 2026·9 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Travel Trailers for Sale — The Honest 2026 Buyer's Guide
Jan 2026·10 min
🗺️ Itineraries
7 Days in Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Rainforest, and Pacific Coast
Jan 2026·13 min
🎒 Travel Gear
The Travel Car Seat Guide — Picks That Are Light, Safe, and Plane-Approved
Jan 2026·10 min
🎒 Travel Gear
5th Wheel Travel Trailers for Sale — The Honest 2026 Buyer's Guide
Jan 2026·11 min
📖 Travel Guides
Can US Citizens Travel to Cuba in 2026? — The Complete Honest Answer
Jan 2026·10 min
📖 Travel Guides
The Busiest Travel Day of the Year — What the Data Says and How to Survive It
Dec 2025·8 min
🌤️ When to Go
Best Time to Travel to Aruba in 2026 — The Island That Has Almost No Bad Months
Dec 2025·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
Best Places to Travel in Mexico in 2026 — A Region-by-Region Honest Guide
Dec 2025·12 min
📖 Travel Guides
Arkansas Travel Conditions 2026 — What Every Visitor Needs to Know About Roads, Weather, and When to Go
Dec 2025·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
Travelers Netflix: Cast, Plot, All 3 Seasons Explained, and Why It Ended
Dec 2025·10 min
📖 Travel Guides
Travel to San Diego in 2026 — The Honest Guide to California's Most Underrated City
Dec 2025·11 min
🗺️ Itineraries
2 Weeks in Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Beyond
Dec 2025·18 min
📖 Travel Guides
Is It Safe to Travel to Israel in 2026? — An Honest Region-by-Region Assessment
Dec 2025·10 min
📖 Travel Guides
Is Egypt Safe for Tourists in 2026? — What the Experience Actually Looks Like
Dec 2025·10 min
📖 Travel Guides
Egypt Travel Advisory 2026 — What the State Department Says and What Visitors Actually Experience
Dec 2025·10 min
📖 Travel Guides
Can Americans Travel to Russia in 2026? — The Honest Answer to a Complicated Question
Dec 2025·9 min
🌤️ When to Go
Best Places to Travel in August 2026 — Where Peak Season Actually Works in Your Favour
Nov 2025·10 min
🗺️ Itineraries
10 Days in Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and the Islands
Nov 2025·15 min
💰 Money & Deals
Belize Travel Packages 2026 — All-Inclusive Resorts vs Independent Trips
Nov 2025·11 min
📖 Travel Guides
Best Time Travel TV Series to Watch — and the Real Locations Worth Visiting
Nov 2025·11 min
📖 Travel Guides
El Salvador Travel Advisory 2026 — What Changed After Bukele's Security Crackdown
Nov 2025·10 min
📖 Travel Guides
Caribbean Island Travel Permit Requirements 2026 — What You Actually Need by Destination
Nov 2025·10 min
🌤️ When to Go
Best Time to Travel to Hawaii in 2026 — An Honest Island-by-Island Seasonal Guide
Nov 2025·13 min
🗺️ Itineraries
7 Days in New York: The Definitive First-Timer's Itinerary
Nov 2025·15 min
🌤️ When to Go
Best Places to Travel in October 2026 — The Month That Consistently Overdelivers
Nov 2025·11 min
🌤️ When to Go
Best Places to Travel in February 2026 — 10 Destinations That Are Actually Better in February
Nov 2025·11 min
📖 Travel Guides
WNY Travel Ban: What It Means, When It's Issued, and How to Prepare
Nov 2025·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
Travelers TV Series: All the Vancouver Filming Locations and How to Visit Them
Nov 2025·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
Travel to Sedona, Arizona: The Honest Guide to Red Rock Country in 2026
Nov 2025·12 min
📖 Travel Guides
Best Places to Travel in the US in 2026 — A Region-by-Region Honest Guide
Oct 2025·13 min
📖 Travel Guides
Ontario Measles Travel Advisory 2026 — Health Risks, Affected Areas, and What to Do Before You Go
Oct 2025·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico in 2026? — An Honest State-by-State Guide
Oct 2025·13 min
📖 Travel Guides
Indiana Travel Advisory Map 2026 — A City-by-City and County-by-County Safety Guide
Oct 2025·9 min
🌤️ When to Go
Best Places to Travel in January 2026 — 10 Destinations Worth the Winter Escape
Oct 2025·12 min
📖 Travel Guides
Turks and Caicos Islands Travel Advisory 2026 — What Visitors Need to Know
Oct 2025·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
Indiana Travel Advisory 2026 — What Travelers Need to Know Before Visiting
Oct 2025·10 min
📖 Travel Guides
Guyana US Travel Bond Waiver: What It Means for Travelers
Oct 2025·8 min
🤔 Honest Take
Costa Rica Travel Advisory: A 2026 Safety Guide for Travelers
Oct 2025·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
How Washington Cities Are Skyrocketing the US Travel Industry
Oct 2025·10 min
🤔 Honest Take
Reynosa, Mexico Travel Warning: What Travelers Need to Know in 2026
Oct 2025·9 min
💰 Money & Deals
Iceland Travel Packages: All-Inclusive vs DIY, What's Actually Worth It
Sep 2025·10 min
🗺️ Itineraries
Buffalo Traveling: A Weekend Guide to Western New York's Comeback City
Sep 2025·9 min
🗺️ Itineraries
4 Days in Rome: A Realistic First-Timer's Itinerary
Sep 2025·12 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Travel Trailer for Sale: How to Buy Without Getting Burned in 2026
Sep 2025·10 min
🎒 Travel Gear
Best Travel Car Seat for Flights, Road Trips and Rentals — Honest Guide
Sep 2025·10 min
🎒 Travel Gear
5th Wheel Travel Trailers for Sale: What to Look for Before You Buy
Sep 2025·11 min
💰 Money & Deals
Traveling Allowance: What It Is & How to Max It
Sep 2025·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
How to Become a Travel Agent in 2026
Sep 2025·10 min
💰 Money & Deals
Traveling Nurse Salary 2026: Full Breakdown
Aug 2025·10 min
📖 Travel Guides
Traveling Chocobo MTG: The Card, Value & Decks
Aug 2025·8 min
📖 Travel Guides
Travelers TV Series: Cast & Characters Deep Dive
Aug 2025·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
How to Protect Your Phone While Traveling Abroad
Aug 2025·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
Business Travel Guide 2026: Tips, Tools & Savings
Aug 2025·10 min
📖 Travel Guides
Travel Nurse Housing: Stipends, Apartments & Tips
Aug 2025·9 min
📖 Travel Guides
Travel Channel: Best Shows & How to Watch in 2026
Aug 2025·8 min