First-hand travel guides for quieter places, nature escapes and road trips - with honest opinions and practical details from trips I actually take.
By Zane - travel agent, Sustainable Tourism graduate and passionate traveller.
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Quiet landscapes and nature stops.
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Historic towns, wildlife and slower days.
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3 posts Portugal Porto, Gaia, Madeira, river views, wine country and volcanic trails. 
15 posts Spain Valencia day trips, coastal trails, Ibiza and Gran Canaria nature, Bardenas Reales desert, and Pyrenees hikes. 
1 post Italy Matera, the Sassi, rock churches and a city carved into stone. 12 posts Latvia Kuldīga's old town, Sigulda's forest valleys and castles, Engure's wild horses, and Ķemeri's open bog landscapes. 
3 posts Morocco Medinas, palaces, city posts, and strong opinions. 
1 post Netherlands Amsterdam in winter, canals, museums, Noord and markets. 
1 post Japan Nikko in winter, mountain shrines, frozen waterfalls and quieter Japan. 
6 posts Vietnam Hanoi street life, Lan Ha Bay waters, Ninh Binh karsts, Mai Chau rice valleys, and the Ha Giang motorbike loop. From the journal
Europe Vidzeme, Latvia
What to do in Riga from a local: Old Town cobblestones, Opera House, Art Nouveau facades, Ģertrūdes and Tērbatas streets, canal pedal boat, Central Market, and creative quarters.
Europe Galicia, Spain
A firsthand guide to visiting Islas Cíes in Galicia from Cangas: ferry permits, walking to Faro de Cíes and Alto do Príncipe, and the white quartz beaches of Praia dos Viños (Praia de Bolos) and Nosa Señora.
Europe Balearic Islands, Spain
A road trip guide to Mallorca beyond the resorts: driving the scenic Ma-11A, walking to Fornalutx, Cap de Formentor, Cala Agulla, Coves d'Artà, and EV driving tips.
Europe Aragón, Spain
A winter guide to Albarracín, Spain: walking the fortress walls in snow, narrow medieval alleys, Casa de la Julianeta, river gorge trails, parking and where to eat.
Europe Vidzeme, Latvia
A local guide to Riga and beyond in December: Dome Square Christmas Market, Latvian food, concerts and other events, Bastejkalns lights, and Ropaži Church's magical Gaismas dārzs.
Europe Valencian Community, Spain
A firsthand local guide to Valencia, Spain. From historic El Carmen alleys and biking the Turia riverbed to the City of Arts and Sciences, beach days, and real paella.
