Travel guides

A day in Libourne from Bordeaux — Libourne day trip from Bordeaux: the Gironde's big Friday market, the bastide arcades, and the Dordogne wine-trade quays — 25 min by train.
A weekend in Ávila from Madrid — A weekend in Ávila from Madrid: walk the UNESCO walls, dine on chuletón de Ávila, and see the illuminated city after dark — 1h 50m by Renfe train.
A weekend in Bergerac from Bordeaux — Weekend in Bergerac from Bordeaux: Château de Monbazillac, Dordogne sweet-wine country and the Issigeac market — two car-reached days a day trip can't touch.
A weekend in Chinchón from Madrid — A weekend in Chinchón from Madrid: medieval plaza, Goya altarpiece, anís de Chinchón — 55 min by direct bus, two days worth staying for.
A day in the Médoc from Bordeaux — Médoc day trip from Bordeaux by train: walkable Margaux estates, Pauillac by tour or taxi, and how to actually get into the welcoming châteaux.
A weekend in Cuenca from Madrid — A weekend in Cuenca from Madrid: hanging houses, abstract art museum, morteruelo lunch on Day 1; Ciudad Encantada by car on Day 2. 56 min by AVE from Atocha.
10 Things to Do in Buenos Aires in 3 Days — The 10 best things to do in Buenos Aires in 3 days — Teatro Colón, a real milonga, a neighborhood parrilla, and the San Telmo feria, beyond the tourist circuit.
A Day in Sauternes from Bordeaux: Sweet-Wine Country — Sauternes day trip from Bordeaux: noble-rot sweet wine, Château d'Yquem, the free village tasting house — by train to Langon plus a pre-booked taxi.
A weekend in El Escorial from Madrid — A weekend in El Escorial from Madrid: the Royal Library, Pantheon of Kings, and Herrería forest hike — 50 min by Cercanías train. How to earn the two-day stay.
A weekend in Entre-deux-Mers from Bordeaux — A weekend in Entre-deux-Mers from Bordeaux: cycle the greenway to a UNESCO abbey, chain the bastide towns, and reach medieval La Réole by train.
5 Days in Buenos Aires by Neighborhood — A 5-day Buenos Aires neighborhoods itinerary — San Telmo, Recoleta, Palermo, Belgrano, Chacarita — for travelers who want to live the city, not just see it.
Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo: which city should you fly into? — Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo: which South America gateway fits your trip? GIG vs. GRU — fare spread, trip shapes, and a concrete recommendation by itinerary.
A day in Cadillac from Bordeaux — Cadillac day trip from Bordeaux: a Renaissance château, Sauternes-style sweet wine for less, and a fossil-oyster river cliff — ~1h by direct bus.
A weekend in Sigüenza from Madrid — Weekend in Sigüenza from Madrid: Parador in a 12th-century castle, two Michelin-starred restaurants, and Barranco del Río Dulce — 80 min by train.
A weekend in Cognac from Bordeaux — Cognac weekend from Bordeaux: brandy houses, the Jarnac/Courvoisier leg, a Charente river cruise and the black-mould old town. Tour or car, not the train.
5 Best Day Trips from Palermo — The best day trips from Palermo cover four UNESCO-listed sites across western Sicily — by bus, train, or car from the city center.
5 days in Rio de Janeiro: the open-jaw gateway into South America — Plan 5 days in Rio de Janeiro with this open-jaw gateway itinerary — landmark mornings, Botafogo evenings, and a clean exit to Buenos Aires or Iguazú.
5 Days in Buenos Aires and Argentina — A 5-day Buenos Aires and Argentina itinerary: three days in the capital, then a two-hour flight to Iguazú Falls (or swap Mendoza or Bariloche). EZE/AEP sorted.
Best Day Trips from Catania: Etna, Syracuse, and Taormina — Four day trips from Catania worth planning: Etna's crater zone, Syracuse's Greek theater, Aci Trezza's fishing village, and Taormina in shoulder season.
5 Reasons to Fly into Palermo for Your Sicily Trip — Fly into Palermo, Sicily: western access, open-jaw PMO/CTA routing, Arab-Norman monuments, and street food that opens any Sicily trip right.
A weekend in Blaye from Bordeaux — A weekend in Blaye & Bourg from Bordeaux: UNESCO Vauban citadel, the Corniche cliff road, estuary sunsets, and value Côtes de Bourg wine over two days.
3 days in Rio de Janeiro: Atlantic gateway to South America — 3 days in Rio de Janeiro: a day-by-day itinerary for the Atlantic gateway into South America, with onward connections to Iguazu Falls and Buenos Aires.
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia in a Day from Barcelona — Sant Sadurní d'Anoia day trip from Barcelona: cava at its source — Codorníu's Modernista cellars, Freixenet's caves, 65 min on the R4, no car needed.
5 Days in Eastern Sicily: Etna, Taormina, Ortigia — 5 days in Sicily, no rental car: Catania for Etna, Taormina for views, Syracuse's Ortigia — a 3-node eastern Sicily circuit by train.
3 Days in Palermo: Your Opening Chapter in Sicily — Plan 3 days in Palermo with this western Sicily gateway itinerary: Arab-Norman monuments, Ballarò market, and onward to Agrigento with no backtracking.
10 things to know about the Dutch Grand Prix from Amsterdam — Dutch Grand Prix from Amsterdam: 10 planning essentials — tickets, the train to Zandvoort, where to stay, the Sprint format, and what to know before you go.
10 things to do in Amsterdam in August — Things to do in Amsterdam in August: Canal Parade, the Grachtenfestival, Zandvoort beach, and 7 more reasons to plan around the month's events.
3 days in Amsterdam: a Western Europe rail starter — Plan 3 days in Amsterdam with this Western Europe rail starter — Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, Noord, and onward by Eurostar to Brussels, Paris, or London.
5 days in Amsterdam and beyond: when to stay, when to go — 5 days in Amsterdam, then Brussels or Paris by Eurostar: the itinerary that turns a city break into a Western Europe rail trip. Booking notes inside.
10 Things to Do in Amsterdam on a 3-Day Stopover — 10 things to do in Amsterdam on a 3-day stopover: which to book ahead, which are free, and how to fit them in around your onward train.
Catania vs. Palermo: Which Sicily Gateway Fits Your Trip? — Catania vs Palermo: which Sicily airport is right for your trip? Fly into CTA for Etna and Syracuse, PMO for Agrigento and Segesta — or book an open jaw.
10 things to do in São Paulo in 3 days — 10 things to do in São Paulo in 3 days: MASP, the Mercadão mortadella, Beco do Batman, Liberdade, Ibirapuera, and the food that defines the city.
A Weekend in Vic from Barcelona: Cathedral & Market — A weekend in Vic from Barcelona: the Sert murals, the MEV's Romanesque altarpieces, and the Saturday cured-meat market — a working town 90 min on the R3.
A weekend in Saint-Émilion from Bordeaux — A weekend in Saint-Émilion from Bordeaux: the after-dark village, Michelin dinner tables, and a second morning for Pomerol estates — 30–40 min by train.
3 days in São Paulo: Brazil's best entry city — 3 days in São Paulo: a Brazil-starter itinerary across Avenida Paulista, Vila Madalena, and Liberdade, with the food scene and onward connections to Rio.
Ripoll Day Trip from Barcelona: Romanesque Portal — Day trip to Ripoll from Barcelona: the 12th-century "Bible in stone" portal, Catalan founding history, and a full-day programme — 90 min by direct Teisa bus.
3 Days in Catania: Eastern Sicily's Sharpest Entry Point — Plan 3 days in Catania with this eastern Sicily gateway itinerary — fish market, Mount Etna, and onward connections to Syracuse or Taormina by train.
What Is Open-Jaw Flying? A Traveler's Guide — What is open-jaw flying? Booking into one city and out of another — when it makes sense, what it costs, and how to find open-jaw flight tickets.
10 Things to Do in Naples on a 3-Day Stopover — Things to do in Naples on a 3-day stopover: the Veiled Christ, three tiers of pizza, and the Pompeii-or-Herculaneum call — prices and transit included.
A Weekend in Tarragona from Barcelona — A weekend in Tarragona from Barcelona: Roman amphitheatre, cathedral cloister, Pont del Diable, and Part Alta evenings — 1h05 by train, 1 night, 2 full days.
3 days in Mexico City: a CDMX starter — 3 days in Mexico City: an altitude-paced CDMX itinerary through the historic core, Teotihuacan, and Coyoacan, with onward links to the interior.
4 Countries Under 2 Hours from Brussels by Train — Countries within 2 hours of Brussels by train: Paris, Amsterdam, London, and Cologne — four capitals as day trips, with fares, times, and booking tips.
A Weekend in Girona from Barcelona — A weekend in Girona from Barcelona: Renfe AVANT in 40 min, medieval El Call, widest Gothic nave in the world, Mercat del Lleó — what one overnight unlocks.
5 Days in Naples: The Full Campania Arc — 5 days in Naples and Campania: the city in depth, Pompeii or Herculaneum done right, the Amalfi Coast with eyes open, and a high-speed exit to Rome.
A Weekend in Tossa de Mar from Barcelona — A weekend in Tossa de Mar from Barcelona: the only intact medieval walled town on the Catalan coast, 1h 40m by direct bus — tossa de mar weekend trip guide.
5 Reasons to Fly Into Brussels Instead of Paris or Amsterdam — Brussels isn't the cheapest city to fly into Europe — but it's the smartest entry for a multi-city trip. 5 honest reasons, from transfer speed to the rail ring.
Naples vs. Rome: Which Gateway for Your Southern Italy Trip? — Naples vs Rome gateway: Rome wins fares, Naples wins position for the south — how to decide, and when an open-jaw ticket beats both.
3 Days in Brussels: The Rail-Hub Gateway to Western Europe — 3 days in Brussels: a rail-hub itinerary — icons at the right hours, Saint-Gilles Art Nouveau, lambic at the source, a Ghent day trip, then Paris by train.
Orly vs Charles de Gaulle: Which Paris Airport? — Orly vs CDG: which Paris airport should you fly into? An honest comparison on price, transit time, and onward routes — with a clear recommendation.
3 Days in Paris: Arrive Smarter Through Orly — 3 days in Paris, done right: fly into Orly (closer and cheaper than CDG), time the famous sights, eat where locals do, and head south cheap.
3 days in Dublin: a gateway itinerary for Ireland — 3 days in Dublin: Trinity and the Book of Kells, Kilmainham Gaol, a proper pint beyond Temple Bar, and the onward train into the rest of Ireland.
A weekend in Setúbal from Lisbon — Weekend in Setúbal from Lisbon: Mercado do Livramento, Convento de Jesus, Sado dolphins, Arrábida beaches, Azeitão wine — only 57 min by Fertagus train.
A Weekend in Évora from Lisbon: Megaliths & Wine — Weekend in Évora from Lisbon: Roman Temple, Almendres megaliths, a Cartuxa cellar, a Monsaraz drive — 2 nights of walled UNESCO town and Alentejo wine.
Blue Lagoon vs Sky Lagoon vs Reykjavík Pools — Blue Lagoon vs Sky Lagoon vs Reykjavik's local pools — cost, location, vibe, and which is right for your trip. Honest comparison, as of May 2026.
10 things to do in Reykjavik with 3 days — Things to do in Reykjavik with 3 days — ten ranked picks with cost, time, and honest tradeoffs, from the Sky Lagoon to the Golden Circle.
5 Days in Lisbon & the Algarve by Train — 5 days in Lisbon and the Algarve, train-connected — three nights in Lisbon, the Alfa Pendular south to Tavira, two nights on the eastern coast, no rental car.
3 Days in Lisbon: a Stopover Itinerary — 3 days in Lisbon as a stopover: a Tagus-side itinerary headed south to the Algarve, west to Madeira, or onward on TAP's free stopover.
3 Days in Madrid: Spain Gateway + AVE to Sevilla — 3 days in Madrid: a Spain-gateway starter itinerary built around the AVE network, ending on the 2h 20m high-speed train south to Sevilla.
3 days in Porto: a perfect Portugal starter — 3 days in Porto: a Portugal-starter itinerary along the Douro, with onward connections to Lisbon by Alfa Pendular train.