The Netherlands, Spain and Portugal Comparison November 2, 2026
Amsterdam, Bilbao, Barcelona or Lisbon: four bases for choosing a stay based on museums, transport and genuinely documented accessibility features.
Read article 16 min read Southern Europe, Morocco and Mauritius Comparison November 2, 2026
Six bases for planning a retirement in the sun: things to consider during a scouting trip, including daily life, housing, healthcare, length of stay and budget.
Read article 19 min read Spain Guide November 2, 2026
AVE, Avlo and competing trains: compare the full cost, luggage and stations to plan a car-free trip between Spanish cities.
Read article 13 min read France Guide November 2, 2026
Corsica–Italy, Italy–Greece, France or Spain–Morocco: the ports, accommodation and total cost to compare when planning your ferry crossing.
Read article 20 min read Slovenia, Spain and Austria Guide November 2, 2026
Six caves in Slovenia, Spain and Austria: choose between a train, an underground canyon, a boat, a lava tube and ice, depending on the terrain and season.
Read article 20 min read Jaén, Umbria, the Alpilles and Nyons Guide November 1, 2026
Mills, tastings and short stays: choose your olive oil route between Jaén, Umbria, the Alpilles and Nyons.
Read article 22 min read Padua, Graz, Girona, Trieste and Braga Guide November 1, 2026
Padua, Graz, Girona, Trieste or Braga: five cultural bases for two or three nights on foot, with tips on pacing and five hand-picked activities.
Read article 16 min read Bologna, San Sebastián, Osaka, Hanoi, Oaxaca and Marrakech Guide November 1, 2026
Six bases for a culinary trip: producers around Bologna, pintxos, markets and food cultures in Osaka, Hanoi, Oaxaca and Marrakech.
Read article 19 min read Spain and Portugal Comparison November 1, 2026
Museums, beaches, cuisine, season, budget, and getting around: compare real-world stays in Spain and Portugal to choose your vacation base.
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