Greece 🇬🇷

Papingo Rock Pools — The Complete Guide (Kolymbithres, Zagori)

Tucked 850 metres up in the mountains of Zagori, behind the stone village of Mikro Papingo, is a short stream carved over thousands of years into a staircase of polished white schist pools. The locals call them the Kolymbithres (swimming pools). They are the most photographed natural feature in the

Greece 🇬🇷

Vikos Gorge — The Deepest Gorge in Europe (Zagori)

Between the two rims of the Zagori plateau — Monodendri on the south rim, Vikos village on the north rim — the ground drops away into a canyon of limestone and oak forest that, at its deepest, is 1,100 metres from rim to river. A Guinness World Record lists it as

Greece 🇬🇷

Meteora Monasteries Opening Hours 2026 (All Six, by Day)

There are six active monasteries at Meteora, and each one is closed on a different day of the week. The consequence: you can very easily plan a perfect one-day Meteora visit on a Tuesday and find the one you most wanted to see locked. This is the practical version of

Greece 🇬🇷

2 Hours in Thessaloniki: A Walking Tour Between Rome and Byzantium

A self-guided 2-hour walking loop in Thessaloniki — White Tower, Palace of Galerius, Arch & Rotunda, two Byzantine churches. About 3 km, done in April.

Greece 🇬🇷

Halkidiki Beaches Guide — Sithonia, Karidi, Porto Koufo (2026)

Halkidiki is the three-fingered peninsula that hangs off Thessaloniki into the Aegean. The westernmost finger is Kassandra — the busiest, the most built-up, the cheapest to fly into. The middle finger is Sithonia — quieter, greener, and (in our view) the best one. The eastern finger is Mount Athos, closed to women

Greece 🇬🇷

Zagori Complete Guide — Stone Villages, Vikos Gorge, Papingo (2026)

Zagori is the region of northern Greece that most visitors miss. It sits in the Pindus mountains, north-west of Ioannina, and consists of 46 stone villages scattered across a high plateau split in two by the Vikos Gorge — the deepest canyon in Europe by a ratio of width to depth.

Greece 🇬🇷

Meteora Complete Guide — Monasteries, Viewpoints, Where to Stay

Meteora is the kind of place where photos undersell the reality. The vertical rock towers are bigger than any image lets on, the monasteries really do cling on top of them, and at sunset the whole massif turns into a wall of warm sandstone above the plain of Thessaly. We

Greece 🇬🇷

Visit Northern Greece in April: Why It's the Best Time to Go

Why April is the sweet spot for Northern Greece — Meteora without the crowds, empty Halkidiki beaches, cheap prices, and landscapes at their greenest. A real-trip guide.

Greece 🇬🇷

Northern Greece 11-Day Road Trip Itinerary (Meteora + Zagori + Halkidiki)

If you only know the Greece of the Cyclades and Athens, the north is going to feel like stepping into a different country. Over eleven days in April we drove a loop out of Thessaloniki that took us past the hanging monasteries of Meteora, over the clouds into the stone

Laos 🇱🇦

Luang Prabang Itinerary: How to Spend 2-3 Days in Laos (and What to Skip)

Two days in Luang Prabang covers the essentials — temples in town, Kuang Si Falls, sunset from Mount Phousi. Three days adds the alms ceremony, Pak Ou Caves and the unhurried rhythm that makes the city work. How to get there, where to stay, and what to skip.

Thailand 🇹🇭

A Day Trip to Koh Nang Yuan Island, Koh Tao, Thailand

Visit Koh Nang Yuan Island near Koh Tao for stunning beaches and snorkeling. Guide to getting there, costs, opening times and what to expect.

Laos 🇱🇦

10 Things to Do in Luang Prabang, Laos

Our top 10 recommendations for things to do in Luang Prabang, from exploring colonial streets to visiting Kuang Si Waterfall.

Morocco 🇲🇦

Southern Morocco Itinerary: A 12-Day Family Road Trip

Our full 12-day southern Morocco family itinerary, from Essaouira's medina and Atlantic surf to the Anti-Atlas around Tafraout, the canyon pools of Aït Mansour and the art-deco coast around Sidi Ifni.

Morocco 🇲🇦

Sidi Ifni, Aït Mansour & Southern Morocco Coast Guide

A family guide to southern Morocco's Atlantic coast — the palm canyon and natural pools of Aït Mansour, the Spanish art-deco town of Sidi Ifni, the cliffs of Legzira and the surf village of Mirleft.

Morocco 🇲🇦

Tafraout & the Anti-Atlas: A Family Travel Guide

A family travel guide to Tafraout and the Anti-Atlas mountains in Morocco — pink-ochre Berber villages, the Painted Rocks, the Chapeau de Napoléon, Amtoudi canyon and the quietest corner of the south.

Morocco 🇲🇦

Best Things to Do in Essaouira: A Family Guide

A family guide to the best things to do in Essaouira, Morocco — from the UNESCO medina and port to Sidi Kaouki's surf beaches, Diabat's Jimi Hendrix café, sunset camel rides at Smimou and an unforgettable yoga retreat at Douar Noujoum.

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Sri Lanka's South Coast: Safari, Mirissa Beach & Galle Fort

Spot wild elephants on safari, swim at Mirissa's crescent beach, and explore the colonial charm of Galle Fort on Sri Lanka's stunning south coast.

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Ella: Waterfalls, Nine Arch Bridge & World's End

Hike to World's End, cross the famous Nine Arch Bridge, and chase waterfalls in Ella — Sri Lanka's most stunning mountain town.

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Nuwara Eliya & the Hill Country: Tea, Trains & Colonial Charm

Ride the world's most scenic train, wander through emerald tea plantations, and explore Nuwara Eliya's colonial charm in Sri Lanka's stunning Hill Country.

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa: Exploring Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle

Climb an ancient rock fortress, wander UNESCO ruins, and taste authentic village cooking on a full day exploring Sri Lanka's breathtaking Cultural Triangle.

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Sri Lanka: A Complete 10-Day Family Itinerary

Discover the best route through Sri Lanka with kids, from tea-covered highlands to golden beaches and wildlife safaris. Our detailed 10-day itinerary covers the Cultural Triangle, hill country, and south coast.

France 🇫🇷

Cycling Belle-Île-en-Mer with Kids: Port Coton & Beyond

Our complete cycling guide to Belle-Île-en-Mer — routes, distances, e-bikes, and honest advice for families tackling the wild coast.

France 🇫🇷

Belle-Île-en-Mer Travel Guide: Brittany's Wild Island

The complete travel guide to Belle-Île-en-Mer, Brittany's largest island — how to get there, getting around by bike, where to stay and what to expect.

France 🇫🇷

Pornic Travel Guide: Beaches, Carrelets & the Jade Coast

The complete guide to Pornic: the iconic fishing carrelets, coastal path, beaches, and the wild Préfailles peninsula on the Jade Coast.

France 🇫🇷

Île d'Yeu Travel Guide: France's Best-Kept Island Secret

The complete travel guide to Île d'Yeu, France. How to get there by ferry, where to stay, the best beaches, the dramatic Côte Sauvage, cycling routes and practical tips for this off-the-radar Atlantic island.