City breaks
Three days in Paris without queueing for everything
A route that front-loads the timed-entry sights and leaves the walking for when the crowds arrive.
8 min read
Guides
Travel guides
Practical writing on planning and getting the most out of a trip — what to book ahead, what to skip, and when to go.
Food & drink
How to eat well in Rome without ending up on a tourist menu
The rules are simple, well known to Romans, and reliably filter out the places built for people passing through once.
7 min read
Itineraries
Getting around Japan by train
What the rail pass actually covers, when it is worth buying, and how the IC card fits in.
9 min read
Budget travel
Shoulder season in southern Europe
Late spring and early autumn are cheaper, quieter and in most cases simply more pleasant than the summer peak.
6 min read