Destinations and when to go
Where to go and in which season, from famous spots to quieter corners.
Destinations · September 6, 2026
Where to stay in Tenerife, and the best time to visit
Two coasts and two climates: 132 mm of rain a year in the south against 520 in the north, and hotel rates that peak in March rather than in August.
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Destinations · August 28, 2026
Winter sun in December: where it is actually warm and dry
Ten Decembers of reanalysis data for twenty destinations: the average high, the rainfall and the wet days, with the places that disappoint.
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Destinations · August 9, 2026
Where to see the northern lights and the best time to go
Where to see the northern lights in 2026 and 2027: where the auroral oval sits, when the season runs, how many nights to book and why cloud beats any app.
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Destinations · August 7, 2026
Where to go in November: the best value window of the year
Where to go in November and the warm places in December that actually work: hurricanes ending, monsoons flipping, Europe emptying, with the honest caveats.
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Destinations · August 2, 2026
Where to stay in Naples: an honest area guide
Where to stay in Naples: historic centre, Quartieri Spagnoli, Chiaia, Vomero and the seafront, with real walking times, price ranges and the tourist tax.
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Destinations · August 2, 2026
Where to stay in Valencia: a real guide to the areas
Where to stay in Valencia: Ciutat Vella, Russafa, El Cabanyal and the City of Arts compared, with indicative price bands, real distances and when to go.
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Destinations · August 2, 2026
Best Christmas markets in Europe: 2026 guide
Best Christmas markets in Europe in 2026: when they really open (Advent starts 29 November), 10 cities compared, where to stay and what a weekend costs.
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Destinations · July 31, 2026
Overtourism: the smarter alternatives to Europe’s most crowded cities
Venice charges entry, Barcelona protests, Santorini overflows: where to find the same beauty with half the crowds and fairer prices — with concrete alternatives.
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Destinations · July 19, 2026
Where to stay in Lugano: areas and prices
The best areas to stay in Lugano: old town, lakefront, Paradiso, Castagnola and the hills, with indicative prices, transport and the Ticino Ticket.
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Destinations · July 16, 2026
Where to stay in Szeged: Belvaros or Tisza
The best areas to stay in Szeged, Hungary's city of sunshine: the Belvaros, Dom ter and the Tisza, with low prices and how to get there from Budapest.
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Destinations · July 10, 2026
Where to stay in Piran, Slovenia: areas and prices
The best areas to stay in Piran: old town, waterfront, Fiesa, Portoroz and Lucija compared, with indicative prices, transport and practical tips.
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Destinations · July 5, 2026
Where to stay in Trieste: centre or old town
The best areas to stay in Trieste: Piazza Unita, the old town, Barcola and Miramare, with indicative prices, the tourist tax and how to get there.
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Destinations · July 2, 2026
Shoulder season: travel better for less
The weeks just before and after peak season bring good weather, low prices and liveable cities. How to spot them destination by destination.
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Destinations · June 30, 2026
Where to stay in Matera: Sassi, Civita, Piano
The best areas to stay in Matera: the Sassi, the Civita and the upper town, with cave hotels, indicative prices, how to get there and when to go.
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Destinations · June 24, 2026
Where to stay in Ghent: centre or Patershol
The best areas to stay in Ghent: the historic centre, the Patershol and the station, with indicative prices, the city tax and how to get there.
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Destinations · June 19, 2026
Where to stay in Bolzano: centre or Gries
The best areas to stay in Bolzano: the historic centre, Gries and the Renon plateau, with indicative prices, the tourist tax and how to get there.
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Destinations · June 11, 2026
Where to stay in Aveiro: canals or beach
The best areas to stay in Aveiro: the canals, Beira-Mar and the Costa Nova beaches, with indicative prices, how to get there from Porto and when to go.
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Destinations · June 5, 2026
Where to stay in Girona: Barri Vell or Mercadal
The best areas to stay in Girona: the Barri Vell, the Onyar riverfront and the Mercadal, with indicative prices, the tourist tax and how to get there.
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Destinations · May 29, 2026
Where to stay in Maribor: centre or Lent
The best areas to stay in Maribor: the old town, the Lent riverfront and Pohorje, with indicative prices, the tourist tax and how to get there.
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Destinations · May 22, 2026
Where to stay in Timisoara: Cetate or Iosefin
The best areas to stay in Timisoara: Cetate, Iosefin and Fabric, with low prices, how to get there and when to go. European Capital of Culture 2023.
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Destinations · May 15, 2026
Where to stay in Plovdiv: Old Town or Kapana
The best areas to stay in Plovdiv: the Old Town, Kapana and the centre, with low prices, a tiny tourist tax and how to get there from Sofia.
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Destinations · May 8, 2026
Where to stay in Tromso: centre or aurora
The best areas to stay in Tromso, Arctic Norway: the Sentrum, Tromsdalen and cabins for the northern lights, with indicative prices and when to go.
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Destinations · May 2, 2026
What a week in the Maldives really costs, with real numbers
From the flight to the boat transfer, from the villa to the meals: an honest breakdown for seven nights, across three different budgets.
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Destinations · April 30, 2026
Where to stay in Ronda: La Ciudad or Mercadillo
The best areas to stay in Ronda: the old town (La Ciudad) and El Mercadillo, with gorge views, indicative prices and no tourist tax.
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Destinations · April 22, 2026
Where to stay in Cesky Krumlov: centre or Latran
The best areas to stay in Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO gem in Bohemia: the historic centre, Latran and the edges, with indicative prices and how to get there.
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Destinations · April 20, 2026
Overwater villa or beach villa: the choice the photos won't help you make
The overwater villa is the dream that sells best, but it isn't always the right call. The real pros, the real cons, and a compromise few people know about.
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Destinations · December 28, 2025
The Maldives in rainy season: calculated risk or genuine bargain?
Between May and November, prices drop by up to forty percent. What monsoon actually means, how much it really rains, and who the gamble makes sense for.
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Destinations · October 30, 2025
Santorini, Lake Como and Amalfi without paying peak season prices
Three destinations where high season now means mostly crowds. The windows where the experience stays just as good and prices drop, month by month.
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