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Riga · 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.
Valencia · 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.
Valencia · Spain
From limestone river canyons and Roman aqueducts to medieval hill castles and sunset lagoons, here are the 10 best day trips from Valencia, Spain.
Ibiza · Spain
A 4-day off-season Ibiza guide focused on nature, empty calas, coastal hikes, Dalt Vila, Es Vedrà, and practical April road trip tips.
Latvia · Latvia
Discover the best places to visit in Latvia beyond Riga with flexible road trip routes and day trips: Gauja National Park, Cēsis, Ķemeri Bog, Kuldīga, and the Baltic coast.
Northern Vietnam · Vietnam
A realistic two-week Northern Vietnam itinerary balancing Hanoi, Lan Ha Bay, Ninh Binh, Mai Chau, and the Ha Giang Loop with honest budgets and transit tips.
Cat Ba · Vietnam
Why we based ourselves on Cat Ba Island, skipped the mainland cruises, and spent two quiet days cruising, kayaking and exploring Lan Ha Bay instead of Ha Long.
Hanoi · Vietnam
A four-day Hanoi guide to Hoan Kiem Lake, water puppets, the Old and French Quarters, temples, Train Street, food and a day in Đường Lâm.
Ninh Binh · Vietnam
Two days in Ninh Binh: cycling from Tam Coc to Bich Dong, Buffalo Cave and Mua Cave, with a quiet Trang An boat trip.
Ha Giang · Vietnam
Three days on the Ha Giang loop with an easy rider: what it cost, what the route covers, what to bring, and the Sunday market at Dong Van worth waking for.
Mai Chau · Vietnam
Mai Chau is a quiet rice valley in northern Vietnam, with bike rides through bright green fields, White Thai village life and waterfalls beyond the valley.
Cēsis · Latvia
A practical guide to Cēsis: its candle-lit medieval castle, old town, parks and an easy day trip from Riga.
Matera · Italy
I lived in Matera during its year as European Capital of Culture. A guide to the Sassi, and to a city that went from national shame to UNESCO in a lifetime.
Gran Canaria · Spain
A week exploring Gran Canaria beyond the resorts, from Agaete and Las Palmas to Roque Nublo, Artenara, Maspalomas and Barranco de las Vacas.
Puntal dels Llops · Spain
Puntal dels Llops is a small Iberian fortress from the fifth century BC, on a hilltop above Olocau.
Liepāja · Latvia
A Liepāja city guide with the Northern Forts, Karosta Prison, Art Nouveau architecture, street art, music, beaches and practical tips.
Sierra Calderona · Spain
From a dragon-shaped house on a rust-red hillside to Iberian ruins and a mountaintop viewpoint, these are the Sierra Calderona day trips worth leaving Valencia's beach for.
Teruel · Spain
A guide to Teruel, Spain, with Mudéjar towers, the Escalinata del Óvalo, the Lovers of Teruel, local food, parking and practical tips.
Jūrkalne and Pāvilosta · Latvia
Between Jūrkalne's high sandy banks and the little harbour town of Pāvilosta lies one of the quietest, wildest stretches of Latvia's Baltic coast.
Kandava and Sabile · Latvia
Kandava and Sabile are two easy, characterful stops in the Abava Valley that make any drive west from Riga feel like part of the trip.
Kuldīga · Latvia
Kuldīga is a striking town, and if you happen to be in Latvia, I would say it is a must.
Peñíscola & Sierra de Irta · Spain
A practical guide to Peñíscola and Sierra de Irta Natural Park, with the castle, old town, beaches, coastal walking routes, Torre Badum, coves and 2026 summer parking rules.
Great Ķemeri Bog · Latvia
A practical guide to the Great Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk in Ķemeri National Park, with loop lengths, transport, wildlife, the observation tower and the best time to visit.
Nikko · Japan
A personal Nikko winter travel guide with temples, frozen waterfalls, Lake Chūzenji, mountain buses and tips for seeing Nikko.
Vía Verde del Mar · Spain
A practical guide to the Vía Verde del Mar between Oropesa del Mar and Benicàssim, with the railway history, train access, coves, tunnel, swimming spots and summer advice.
Engures Lake · Latvia
A day trip from Riga to Engures Lake, Šlokenbeka Manor and Valguma Pasaule's barefoot trail, with grazing horses, nature and practical tips.
Sigulda · Latvia
A day in Sigulda, Latvia, by bike: castles, caves, adventure parks, Gauja Valley views, practical transport tips and the hill that beat us.
Aragonese Pyrenees · Spain
A personal three-day summer trip through the Aragonese Pyrenees, with Ordesa, Valle de Otal, the Benasque Valley and practical hiking advice.
Bardenas Reales · Spain
A practical guide to visiting Bardenas Reales in Navarra, Spain, with Castildetierra, the main driving loop, desert landscapes, heat advice, where to stay and tips for planning a road trip.
Monasterio de Piedra · Spain
A summer visit to Monasterio de Piedra in Aragón, Spain, with waterfalls, caves, monastery history, practical tips and why it is worth the detour from Zaragoza.
Madeira · Portugal
A personal Madeira travel guide for a nature-first week in November, with Funchal, Cabo Girão, Ponta de São Lourenço, levada walks, Porto Moniz and Pico do Areeiro.
Amsterdam · Netherlands
A personal Amsterdam winter travel guide with canals, Amsterdam Noord, Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, markets, Dutch food, Moco Museum and practical February tips.
Douro Valley · Portugal
A personal Douro Valley travel guide from Porto, with Lamego, Pinhão, the N222, a Douro River boat trip, Quinta do Seixo, Amarante and Citânia de Sanfins.
Porto · Portugal
A Porto travel guide for a long weekend: Gaia viewpoints, azulejos, Francesinha, Aveiro, a sea chapel, Livraria Lello, markets, gardens and practical tips.
Essaouira · Morocco
A personal Essaouira travel guide from Marrakech, with the medina, port, beach winds, argan oil, hidden gardens, galleries and practical tips.
Morocco · Morocco
My practical Morocco itinerary and trip-planning guide: route, budget, Ramadan, desert tours, transport, safety, accommodation and what I would change.
Fez and Marrakech · Morocco
A personal Morocco itinerary comparing Fez and Marrakech, from medina streets and tanneries to palaces, rooftop cafes and practical tips.
