Europe Kurzeme, Latvia
Jūrkalne and Pāvilosta: Latvia's Wildest Stretch of Coast
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.
Trip types
Cities and towns
Compact city posts for long weekends, first visits and walkable old centres.
Europe 
Europe Kurzeme, Latvia
Kandava and Sabile: Two Small Towns Worth a Stop in Western Latvia
Two short stops filled with poetry, wine, handmade dolls and the quiet character of the Abava Valley.
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.
Europe Kurzeme, Latvia
A Day in Kuldīga: Latvia's Most Charming Old Town and Europe's Widest Waterfall
A beautiful day spent between Kuldīga's old wooden streets, the Venta River and Europe's widest waterfall.
Kuldīga is a striking town, and if you happen to be in Latvia, I would say it is a must.
Asia Tochigi, Japan
Nikko, Japan in Winter: Temples, Frozen Waterfalls and Snow
A personal Nikko winter travel guide with temples, frozen waterfalls, Lake Chūzenji, mountain buses and tips for seeing Nikko.
Europe North Holland, Netherlands
Amsterdam - More Than I Expected, Different Than I Imagined
Canals, crooked houses, free ferries, expensive water and one very memorable winter city break.
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.
Europe Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Porto and Gaia: The Two Faces of One City
Steep streets, one river, many tiles, and one pastry lost to a seagull.
A Porto travel guide for a long weekend: Gaia viewpoints, azulejos, Francesinha, Aveiro, a sea chapel, Livraria Lello, markets, gardens and practical tips.
Africa Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Essaouira: The Moroccan Coastal Gem That Stole Two Days From Us
I came for one day. The ocean had other plans.
A personal Essaouira travel guide from Marrakech, with the medina, port, beach winds, argan oil, hidden gardens, galleries and practical tips.
Africa Fez-Meknes and Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Fez vs Marrakech: Why Fez Won Our Hearts
Marrakech overwhelmed, but Fez felt more authentic and memorable.
A personal Morocco itinerary comparing Fez and Marrakech, from medina streets and tanneries to palaces, rooftop cafes and practical tips.