Places to go
Places to go
Guides grouped by the kind of place it is, not by the border it sits inside.
Where to go, grouped by the kind of place it is
Country borders are a poor way to choose a destination. A coastal region in one country often has more in common with a coastal region three countries away than with the capital an hour inland. These collections group places by what they are actually like to travel in: how you get around, what a day costs, and what the weather does.
Each guide covers the best months to visit, roughly what to budget per day, how long to allow, and which nearby region pairs well if you want to combine two.
Cities worth a long weekend
Cities with the best public transport
Riverfront capitals
Cities that come alive after dark
Stopover cities that deserve two days
Coast, beaches and islands
Islands you can reach without flying
Reefs for first-time snorkellers
Quiet bays in high season
Where to stay for a week and not move
Mountains, desert and open country
Alpine lakes and hut walks
Desert routes and when to drive them
High passes for experienced walkers
Rainforest reserves with easy access
Every guide is written after a visit
Our destination guides are updated from the ground, not from press releases, so opening hours, transport routes and rough costs reflect what was true on the last visit.