Hawaii 🇺🇸 Featured Vetta del Mauna Kea (Big Island, Hawaii): Salire in Auto, Tramonto e Stelle Si può salire in auto sulla vetta del Mauna Kea? Sì — ma regole, restrizioni di noleggio e altitudine contano. Tramonto, osservazione stelle e cosa aspettarsi sulla cima delle Hawaii (4 205 m).
Hawaii 🇺🇸 Featured Mauna Kea Gipfel (Big Island, Hawaii): Auffahrt, Sonnenuntergang und Sternenhimmel Kann man auf den Mauna Kea fahren? Ja — aber die Regeln, die Mietwagen-Vorschriften und die Höhe sind nicht zu unterschätzen. Sonnenuntergang, Sternenhimmel und was dich auf Hawaiis höchstem Berg (4 205 m) erwartet.
Hawaii 🇺🇸 Featured Cumbre del Mauna Kea (Big Island, Hawái): Subir en Coche, Atardecer y Estrellas ¿Se puede subir en coche a la cumbre del Mauna Kea? Sí — pero las reglas, las restricciones de alquiler y la altitud importan. Atardecer, observación de estrellas y lo que encontrarás en el techo de Hawái (4 205 m).
Hawaii 🇺🇸 Featured Sommet du Mauna Kea (Big Island, Hawaï) : Monter en Voiture, Coucher de Soleil et Étoiles Peut-on conduire jusqu'au sommet du Mauna Kea ? Oui — mais les règles, les restrictions de location et l'altitude comptent. Coucher de soleil, observation des étoiles et ce qui vous attend au sommet d'Hawaï (4 205 m).
Turkey 🇹🇷 Featured Where to Eat in Istanbul: A Local Foodie Mini-Guide (Lokantas, Kebabs and Neighbourhood Spots) From smoky kebab houses in Beyoğlu to ferry-side fish sandwiches and the lokantas where Istanbulites actually eat lunch, here's our pick of the best places to eat in Istanbul — neighbourhood by neighbourhood, with no tourist traps.
lang-en Featured Meet Navi — Your MapTrotting AI Travel Assistant Navi is the AI travel assistant built into MapTrotting — ask questions about any itinerary, check realistic pacing, and get answers grounded in real travel experience.
Laos 🇱🇦 Featured Vang Vieng, Laos: Best Things to Do (Tubing, Lagoons & Sunrise Balloons) Surrounded by jagged limestone karsts and the slow Nam Song River, Vang Vieng is Laos' adventure playground. Tubing, blue lagoons, hot-air balloons at dawn, viewpoints — our mini-guide for what to do, where to eat, and where to crash for a few days.
France 🇫🇷 Featured Visiting Monet's Garden in Giverny: My Top Tips For A Perfect Day Out Explore Monet's colourful garden and peaceful home in Giverny, the place that inspired his iconic Water Lilies series.
Hawaii 🇺🇸 Featured Mauna Kea Summit (Big Island, Hawaii): Driving Up, Sunset Access and Stargazing Tips Can you drive to the top of Mauna Kea? Yes — but the rental car restrictions, the altitude and the access rules all matter. Sunset, stargazing, what to wear, and what to expect on Hawaii's highest peak (4,205 m).
Scotland 🏴 North Coast 500 itinerary: Scotland's most epic road trip A detailed North Coast 500 itinerary based on our 11-day road trip around the Scottish Highlands, with practical planning tips, highlights, and wild camping spots.
Vietnam 🇻🇳 Featured Sipping the Best Coffee in Hanoi (Cafés, Beans & How to Brew It Like a Local) From egg coffee to iced milk brews, Hanoi's coffee culture is its own little world. Here's where to drink the best, where to buy beans to take home, and how to brew them with a phin filter like a local.
Spain 🇪🇸 Featured 3 Days in Barcelona - What to See and Do in the Capital of Catalonia Three days in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia: Gaudí's modernist landmarks, tapas crawls, beach sunsets. Our walkable itinerary, a map of the best neighbourhoods to stay in, and what to skip if it's your first time.
Malta 🇲🇹 Featured Victoria Lines Malta Walking Trail – The Most Scenic Hiking Route Hike Malta’s most scenic trail: the Victoria Lines. A 12km route through north Malta with ancient forts, dramatic views and expert hiking tips.
Malta 🇲🇹 Featured The Best Things to Do in Malta and Gozo: An Ultimate Guide After living on this tiny Mediterranean rock for over two years, here's our complete guide to Malta and Gozo — Valletta, Mdina, Blue Lagoon, ancient temples, coastal walks, and where to slow down between the two islands.
Thailand 🇹🇭 Featured From Chiang Rai to Laos: Crossing the Huay Xai Border (and Where to Stay Overnight) From Chiang Rai to the Huay Xai border, Laos opens up across the Mekong. We share the bus to take, where to stay the night, and how to continue down the river by slow boat to Luang Prabang.
Spain 🇪🇸 Featured Montserrat Day Trip from Barcelona: Tour or DIY? (How to Choose and Save Time) Montserrat is the easiest day trip from Barcelona — a serrated mountain crowned by a Benedictine monastery, perched above the Catalan plain. How to get there by train, cable car or rack railway, what to skip, and whether to book a tour or go solo.
France 🇫🇷 Featured Top Things to Do in Rouen in One Day (Day Trip from Paris, Normandy) Just over an hour by train from Paris, Rouen is the capital of Normandy and an easy one-day escape. Cathedral, half-timbered streets, Monet's painting spots, Joan of Arc landmarks — our itinerary covers the lot, all walkable in a single day.
Vietnam 🇻🇳 Featured How to Take the Sleeper Train from Hanoi to Sapa (Tickets, Cabin Classes & What to Expect) The overnight sleeper train from Hanoi to Sapa is part of the journey: wooden cabins, mountains at dawn, the slow climb to Lao Cai. Here's how to pick a cabin class, what tickets cost, where to book, and how to get from the station up to Sapa.
Vietnam 🇻🇳 Featured Top Tips For Hiking Lang Biang Mountain in Da Lat, Vietnam The tallest of three peaks near Da Lat, Lang Biang offers sweeping panoramic views over Vietnam's Central Highlands. Here are our practical tips for hiking it: trail start point, difficulty, tickets, transport and what to expect on the climb.
Vietnam 🇻🇳 The Secret Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi Explore the secret Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient gates, war bunkers and bonsai gardens.
Vietnam 🇻🇳 Paradise Cave: Visiting the Most Beautiful Cave in Phong Nha Located in the spectacular Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Paradise Cave in Vietnam is a must-see destination in Vietnam. Home to the 360-million-year-old rock formations, the 31 km-long Thien Duong Cave is the longest and the most beautiful cave in Phong Nha, the central
Vietnam 🇻🇳 Visiting Cat Tien National Park in Vietnam If you want to escape the coastal tourist trail in Vietnam, head inland to the natural wonderland of Cat Tien National Park. This 720 square km lowland tropical forest is located around halfway between Dalat and Ho Chi Minh City. You can stroll around the jungle at your own pace
Lithuania 🇱🇹 Featured Nida, Lithuania: The Insider's Guide to the Hidden Coastal Gem Nida in Lithuania: Discover the hidden beauty of Nida, a charming coastal town nestled on the spectacular Curonian Spit.
Lithuania 🇱🇹 Things to Do in Klaipeda, Lithuania: A Mini Travel Guide Klaipeda is the gateway to Lithuania's coast: a wonderful old town, an ice-free port, quirky sculptures and the ferry to the Curonian Spit. Our mini guide for a 1-2 day stop on the Baltic coast.
Cuba 🇨🇺 32 Fun Things to Do in Cuba (Havana, Trinidad, Viñales and Beaches) From classic cars rumbling through Havana's old town to tobacco fields in Viñales and salsa nights in Trinidad, Cuba is its own time-stretched dream. Our 32 favourite things to do, with practical Cuban travel tips.