Itinerary
The Perfect 7-Day Italy Itinerary
How to shape a week in Italy around two or three bases instead of five — with the train journeys, timings and trade-offs made clear.
9 min read
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Travel Guides
Long-form guides written to be used while you plan — with the decisions, trade-offs and practical details set out clearly.
Itinerary
Itinerary
The Ultimate Banff & Jasper Road Trip
The Icefields Parkway deserves a full day. Here's how to plan the drive, the stops and the overnights either side.
8 min read
Itinerary
British Columbia: The Perfect 7-Day Itinerary
Vancouver, the Sea-to-Sky Highway and Vancouver Island — a week that balances city, mountains and coast.
8 min read
Itinerary
The Ultimate Iceland Road Trip
South Coast or full Ring Road? How to choose, how long each needs, and how to plan driving days you'll actually enjoy.
10 min read
Destination Guide
Comparison
Comparison
Where to Stay in Iceland
Basing yourself well matters more than the hotel itself. How Reykjavík, Vík, Höfn and Akureyri each fit a route.
6 min read
Comparison
Kenya vs. Tanzania: Which Safari Is Right for Your Trip?
Two outstanding safari countries, with real differences in scale, internal travel and cost. A factual comparison.
7 min read
Comparison
Aruba vs. Curaçao
Two Dutch Caribbean islands with different strengths: beaches and ease, or diving and colour.
6 min read
Comparison
7 Days vs. 10 Days in Italy
What three extra days actually buy you in Italy — and what they don't.
5 min read
Comparison
Banff vs. Jasper
Two mountain parks with the same spectacular geology and quite different atmospheres.
6 min read
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
How to Plan Your First African Safari
Season, camps, flights and paperwork — the order to make safari decisions in, and what to arrange first.
11 min read
Know Before You Go
When to Visit East Africa for an African Safari
Dry season, green season and the migration months — how timing changes what you'll see and what you'll pay.
7 min read
Know Before You Go
How to Plan a Multi-City European Vacation
A simple framework for choosing cities, ordering them and not losing half your trip to travel days.
8 min read
Know Before You Go
How Long Does Your Passport Need to Be Valid?
Many countries require validity well beyond your return date. How to check yours properly.
5 min read
Know Before You Go
Do I Need a Visa?
Visas, electronic authorisations and visa-free entry — where to check and what to expect.
5 min read
Know Before You Go
Travel Insurance Explained
What travel policies commonly cover, what they usually don't, and which terms to read first.
5 min read
Know Before You Go
How STEP Works
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, in plain terms, for U.S. travelers abroad.
5 min read
Know Before You Go
International Driving Permits Explained
When an IDP is required, when it's merely recommended, and how it works alongside your licence.
5 min read
Know Before You Go
Using Your Phone Abroad
Roaming, eSIMs and local plans — how to stay connected without surprises on your bill.
5 min read
Know Before You Go
Currency & Credit Cards Abroad
Cards, cash and conversion — practical habits that keep costs predictable.
5 min read
Know Before You Go
Long-Haul Flight Tips
Small choices that make a twelve-hour flight, and the day after it, considerably easier.
5 min read
Know Before You Go
How to Pack for a Multi-Country Trip
One bag, several climates — a simple system for trips that change temperature mid-route.
5 min read
Know Before You Go
How to Keep Your Travel Documents Organized
A calm system for passports, confirmations and copies — before and during the trip.
5 min read
Know Before You Go
Airport Arrival Tips
The first hour after landing, handled well: immigration, connectivity, cash and transport.
5 min read
Know Before You Go
How to Get From the Airport to Your Hotel
Trains, transfers, taxis and rideshare — how to choose before you land.
5 min read
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How to Use Taxis and Rideshare Safely Abroad
Sensible habits that apply almost everywhere, without treating every ride as a risk.
5 min read
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