Vietnam 🇻🇳

Top 10 Things to Do in Dalat, Vietnam

Pine forests, waterfalls, coffee spots and cool highland air make Dalat a refreshing Vietnam escape, with plenty of easy day trips.

Thailand 🇹🇭

Visiting the Golden Mount and Chinatown in Bangkok

Wandering through Bangkok’s vibrant Chinatown before climbing the Golden Mount at sunset offers a striking contrast between chaos and calm, with unforgettable city views along the way.

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The Harry Potter Train in Scotland: Where to See It at Glenfinnan Viaduct (and How to Ride It)

Better known as the Harry Potter train, the Jacobite Steam Train crosses Glenfinnan Viaduct on its way through the Scottish Highlands. Here's where to spot it, the best photo angle, and how to ride it yourself.

Malta 🇲🇹 Featured

Self-Guided Valletta Walking Tour: Explore Malta’s Capital on Foot

Valletta packs centuries of fortress history into a tiny limestone peninsula. Our self-guided walking tour covers the main landmarks, historic streets, and a circular route you can do in just one day on foot.

Van Life 🚐

50 brilliant campervan gadgets (15 essentials + 35 nice-to-have upgrades)

Having the right gadgets for a campervan can make a real difference to comfort, organisation and everyday life on the road. This guide starts with 15 essential gadgets that form a solid core setup for campervans and motorhomes. Further down, an extended list of 35 optional “nice-to-have” upgrades explores additional

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Cambridge, a Tour of the Historic Colleges

Walk through Cambridge’s historic colleges on a compact self-guided itinerary, with highlights, practical tips, and an offline walking route to explore the city at your own pace.

Italy 🇮🇹 Featured

Brilliant Things to Do in Taormina in Sicily, Italy

Ancient theatres, coastal views, cable cars and Sicilian flavours make Taormina one of the most scenic and rewarding towns to explore in Sicily.

Vietnam 🇻🇳

Top 20 Things to Do in Hanoi, the Buzzing Capital of Vietnam

Street food, old-quarter lanes, lakeside strolls and key landmarks make Hanoi a fast-paced, rewarding city to explore in just a few days.

Vietnam 🇻🇳

Top 20 Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City You Can’t Afford to Miss

From historic landmarks and street food to markets, cafes, and riverfront walks, discover the essential things to do in Ho Chi Minh City.

Cuba 🇨🇺

Unmissable Things to do in Havana, Cuba

Unmissable things to do in Havana, from classic car rides and rooftop cocktails to street art, salsa nights, and sunset on the Malecon.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Singapore 🇸🇬

Singapore Travel Guide: Practical Tips, Itinerary and What to See

Once a colonial outpost, Singapore is now one of Asia's most liveable city-states. Practical tips on getting around, where to eat at hawker centres, neighbourhood walks and a 3-4 day itinerary that mixes old and new.