Matera · Italy
What to See in Matera, the Italian City Carved Into Rock
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.
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Gran Canaria · Spain
Gran Canaria Beyond the Beach Holiday: A Miniature Continent
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: The Iberian Fortress Half an Hour from Valencia
Puntal dels Llops is a small Iberian fortress from the fifth century BC, on a hilltop above Olocau.
Liepāja · Latvia
Liepāja: Blown-Up Forts, a Prison Hotel and a City Marked in Musical Notes
A Liepāja city guide with the Northern Forts, Karosta Prison, Art Nouveau architecture, street art, music, beaches and practical tips.
Sierra Calderona · Spain
Sierra Calderona: The Best of Valencia's Mountains, From Iberian Ruins to a Dragon
The Sierra Calderona is a natural park of pine and cork oak forest, red rock and small villages, sitting between Valencia and Castellón.
Teruel · Spain
Teruel: The Spanish City That Had to Prove It Exists
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
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.
Kandava and Sabile · Latvia
Kandava and Sabile: Two Small Towns Worth a Stop in Western 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
A Day in Kuldīga: Latvia's Most Charming Old Town 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.
Peñíscola & Sierra de Irta · Spain
Peñíscola and Sierra de Irta: Castle Town and Coast Walk
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
Visiting the Great Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk: One of Latvia's Strangest Nature Walks
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
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.
Vía Verde del Mar · Spain
The Vía Verde del Mar: A Coastal Greenway Between Oropesa and Benicàssim
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
Wild Horses, a Manor and a Barefoot Trail: A Day in the Latvian Countryside
A day trip from Riga to Engures Lake, Šlokenbeka Manor and Valguma Pasaule's barefoot trail, with wild horses, nature and practical tips.
Sigulda · Latvia
A Day in Sigulda: Latvia's Adventure Town in the Gauja Valley
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
The impressive Aragonese Pyrenees in Summer: Ordesa, Valle de Otal and the Benasque Valley
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
Bardenas Reales: Spain's Otherworldly Desert in Navarra
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
Monasterio de Piedra: A Fairytale Waterfall Park to Escape the Summer Heat
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
Madeira in November: A Nature-First Week on Portugal's Wildest Island
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 Arieiro.
Amsterdam · Netherlands
Amsterdam - More Than I Expected, Different Than I Imagined
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
Douro Valley - Why You Can't Just Stay in Porto
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
Porto and Gaia: The Two Faces of One City
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
Essaouira: The Moroccan Coastal Gem That Stole Two Days From Us
A personal Essaouira travel guide from Marrakech, with the medina, port, beach winds, argan oil, hidden gardens, galleries and practical tips.
Morocco · Morocco
How I Planned My Morocco Trip: What I Would Do Differently
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
Fez vs Marrakech: Why Fez Won Our Hearts
A personal Morocco itinerary comparing Fez and Marrakech, from medina streets and tanneries to palaces, rooftop cafes and practical tips.