beaches
The best places to go in Europe in August
Jun 13, 2024 • 6 min read
Europe in summer is sublime. Here are 6 incredible places to go to get away from the August crowds.
local voices
Italy vs Croatia: which Mediterranean country is right for you?
Jun 13, 2024 • 8 min read
How can you ever choose between two incredible destinations such as Italy and Croatia? Let our experts convince you which one is perfect for you.
destination practicalities
How to get around Amsterdam, one of Europe’s easiest cities to explore
Jun 13, 2024 • 7 min read
Whether by tram, on foot, in a car or (of course) atop a bicycle, Amsterdam is a breeze to get around. Here’s all you need to know about transport options.
accessible travel
Everything you need to know about getting around Ecuador
Jun 13, 2024 • 6 min read
Start planning your trip now with our expert advice on how to travel around Ecuador safely and efficiently.
activities
8 of the best places to visit in Ecuador
Jun 13, 2024 • 7 min read
Ecuador is home to the Galápagos, the Andes, the Amazon and a stunning coastline. Here are the best places to visit.
tips and advice
The best places to eat and drink in Belgium
Jun 12, 2024 • 7 min read
Taste the best flavors of Belgium with this guide to what to eat and drink and where to try it.
destination practicalities
Everything you need to know about getting around Belgium
Jun 12, 2024 • 6 min read
With trains, cycle paths and a panoramic tram running along the coast, getting around Belgium is a breeze. Here's how to do it in style.
beaches
A first-time guide to Serifos, Greece
Jun 12, 2024 • 7 min read
Before word of Serifos' delights reaches the masses, get out and explore this still-timeless Greek island.
destination practicalities
A first-time guide to Oslo
Jun 12, 2024 • 10 min read
Norway’s capital has grand architecture, an artsy undercurrent and easy access to pristine nature. Here's all you need to know for your first visit.
tips and advice
27 of the best places to visit in Europe
Jun 12, 2024 • 12 min read
There is simply no way to tour Europe and not be awestruck by its natural beauty, epic history and dazzling artistic and culinary diversity.
budget travel
There are many ways to enjoy Amsterdam on a budget
Jun 12, 2024 • 8 min read
Be ready for high prices in Amsterdam, one of Europe's favorite city break destinations. Here are our tips for seeing the city on a budget.
destination practicalities
A first time guide to Osaka, Japan
Jun 12, 2024 • 8 min read
Get to know Osaka, Japan's friendliest city, with this first-timer's guide.
destination practicalities
All you need to know for your first trip to Estonia
Jun 12, 2024 • 10 min read
Experience Estonia's unique combination of nature and culture. Here are our top tips for first-time visitors.
destination practicalities
A first-time guide to Guyana
Jun 12, 2024 • 10 min read
A multicultural, vibrant country teeming with wildlife, Guyana is off the main tourist radar. Here's all you need to know to make your visit a reality.
art and culture
6 great day trips from Amsterdam for canals, windmills, cutting-edge buildings and more
Jun 11, 2024 • 6 min read
Craving more canals? Ardent for architecture? Looking for family fun? You’re in luck, with this list of six easy day trips to take from Amsterdam.
destination practicalities
First-timer's guide to Poland
Jun 11, 2024 • 7 min read
Poland is a big country packed with incredible landscapes and beautiful cities – where to begin? With our first-timer's guide to Poland, of course!
hiking
How to hike the Jordan Trail, a cross-country trek in the Middle East
Jun 11, 2024 • 5 min read
Thisepic long-distance path that threads its way through the country’s most sublime landscapes.
shopping
Where to celebrate Juneteenth all over the USA
Jun 11, 2024 • 4 min read
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the USA. Here’s how some cities around the country mark the occasion.
activities
Copy My Trip: A homestay tour of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Jun 11, 2024 • 9 min read
Experience Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley by staying in community-run homestays. Here's how to make it happen.
destination practicalities
A first-timer's guide to Corfu, Greece
Jun 11, 2024 • 6 min read
Plan your time on Corfu with this guide for first-time visitors.
sustainable travel
Aboard the sleeper train connecting Brussels and Berlin
Jun 11, 2024 • 4 min read
A report from the overnight train from Brussels to Berlin, a key route in Europe’s new sleeper-train renaissance.
beaches
A first-timer's guide to Santorini, Greece
Jun 11, 2024 • 7 min read
Dazzling Santorini is the instantly recognizable supermodel of the Greek islands. Here’s what you need to know for your first trip to Santorini.
