Destination Guides
Guides written by people who've actually been there
Honest, practical travel writing — no sponsored content, no filler. Just the information you need to stay somewhere good.
31 destination guides covering cities and regions across Europe, Asia, and beyond — from neighbourhood breakdowns and where-to-stay advice to off-the-beaten-track itineraries. Every guide is written independently, with no sponsored placements or paid listings.
London in 2025: The neighbourhoods redefining the city
From Shoreditch's ever-shifting creative scene to the quiet grandeur of Marylebone, we cut through the noise and map out exactly where to stay, eat and wander.
Prague: Beyond the Old Town crowds
Where to find the real city once you've done Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge.
Barcelona: Which barrio is right for you?
El Born, Gràcia, Eixample — each neighbourhood has its own personality. We help you pick.
Kyoto without the queues: a practical guide for 2025
The crowds are back, but the temples haven't changed. Timing, pacing and the shrines most visitors never find.
48 hours in Amsterdam: the perfect weekend itinerary
Two days, one canal boat, the Rijksmuseum and an obligatory stroopwafel. Here's exactly how to do it.
Rome: where to stay without selling your soul
Hotels near the Colosseum are predictably overpriced. We found the sweet spots in Trastevere and Prati.
Lisbon is Europe's most interesting city right now
Yes, everyone's going. But for good reason. Food, trams, miradouros and a hotel scene finally matching the hype.
The Alps in winter: where to ski and where to sleep
Chamonix vs. Zermatt vs. the Dolomites — a frank comparison for every budget.
The best cities in Europe for a food-focused trip
San Sebastián, Bologna, Lyon, Warsaw — rated by a group of very hungry editors.
Resort hotels in Europe that are actually worth the price
Not all five-star hotels are created equal. We spent two years finding out which ones deliver.
Budapest: thermal baths, ruin bars and where to stay near both
The Hungarian capital is back on everyone's list — here's the full breakdown.
Bali beyond Seminyak: where to actually go in 2025
Ubud, Sidemen and the north coast are a different island entirely. Worth every extra hour of travel.
New York: the boroughs beyond Manhattan worth staying in
Brooklyn and Long Island City offer half the price and surprisingly better access to the things that matter.
The most romantic hotels near the Seine
From Left Bank classics to converted townhouses, the best places to stay along Paris's most famous river.
Staying in a traditional ryokan: what to expect
Futons, kaiseki, yukata and onsen — the complete guide to Japan's most distinctive accommodation.
Cave hotels in Oia: our top five picks
What makes a cave suite worth the price — and which ones actually deliver on the Santorini promise.
Boutique hotels in Shoreditch under £150
Central London quality at east London prices — the best mid-range options in one of the city's most interesting neighbourhoods.
Hotels inside the old city walls — is it worth it?
Staying within Dubrovnik's UNESCO walls is expensive and logistically complicated. We weigh the trade-offs honestly.
Design hotels in Vinohrady: our favourites
The best boutique properties in Prague's most liveable neighbourhood — away from the Old Town premium.
Wine lodges and boutique stays in the Douro Valley
The best places to sleep among the vineyards — from historic quintas to contemporary design hotels.
Best places to travel in 2026: 25 destinations worth your time
From Japan and Albania to Greenland and Colombia — the destinations that deserve your attention in 2026, ranked by data, editorial judgement and a healthy scepticism of both.
Japan travel guide 2026: beyond Tokyo — Osaka, Okinawa and the regional cities
Japan is the world's most-searched destination right now. Here's where to actually go, what's new in 2026, and how to avoid the crowds that have returned in force.
Portugal travel guide 2026: Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve
Portugal recorded higher year-on-year flight searches every single month of 2025. Here is why the numbers keep climbing — and where to stay once you arrive.
Best solo travel destinations in 2026: the cities worth doing alone
Solo travel hit an all-time search high in 2025. Here are the destinations where travelling alone genuinely works — and what makes them different.
FIFA World Cup 2026 travel guide: the host cities worth visiting
The largest World Cup in history spans three countries and sixteen cities. A guide to where to focus your trip — whether you have tickets or not.
Tokyo neighbourhoods: where to stay and what each one actually feels like
Tokyo has 37 million people in its metropolitan area. Getting your base right matters more here than in almost any other city. A practical guide to Shinjuku, Shibuya, Yanaka and Shimokitazawa.
Berlin neighbourhoods: where to stay and how the city actually works
Berlin is cheap by European capital standards, genuinely interesting across multiple districts and almost aggressively unpretentious. A guide to Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg and Neukölln.
Athens: where to stay, what to skip and why it is better than you expect
Athens is the most underrated capital in southern Europe. The Acropolis is only the beginning — Monastiraki, Psyrri and Koukaki are where the city reveals what it actually is.
Day trips from Prague: Kutná Hora, Český Krumlov and Bohemia
Prague is the ideal base for Bohemia. Within two hours: a UNESCO ossuary town, a fairy-tale castle on a river bend, and a spa town where European aristocracy once took the waters.
Barcelona food guide: where locals actually eat (and what to order)
La Boqueria is a beautiful market with mediocre food and tourist prices. Here is where Barcelona actually eats — from neighbourhood markets to the Eixample side streets.
Rome: three neighbourhoods better than staying near the Colosseum
Most Rome hotels cluster near the monuments. Trastevere, Prati and Testaccio offer better value, better food and the kind of neighbourhood life that makes the city make sense.