The hike from Fira to Oia is 10.5 kilometres along the caldera rim, past whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches, and volcanic rock, with the Aegean Sea visible below the entire way. Free, open year-round, and one of the best experiences on the island. Here's everything you need to know before you go.

Where you stay in Santorini matters. Choose well, and you’ll wake to caldera views, slow breakfasts on sunlit terraces and evenings that drift from golden hour to candlelit dinners. Choose wrong, and you may find yourself far from the version of the island you came for. Here’s our guide to the best areas and hotels in Santorini.

Paros has some of the most beautiful places to stay in the Cyclades, from sleek design hotels, hilltop villas, and even a restored 19th-century windmill you can actually sleep in. This is our guide to the best hotels, villas and hostels on the island, across every budget and area.

Getting from Athens to Naxos is straightforward once you know the options. Two operators run the ferry route from Piraeus with up to seven daily sailings and prices from €52. Direct flights take 40 minutes but cost considerably more. Here's everything you need to choose the right option for your trip.

Naxos Chora is the Cycladic capital that most visitors pass through on their way to the beaches, and that's exactly why it's worth slowing down for. After countless visits to town, here's everything worth seeing, eating and doing in Chora, from sunrise at the Portara to sunset cocktails above the harbour.

Also known as “little Venice”, charming Vrboska is a must-see for any visitors to Hvar Island. This curated guide to Vrboska includes everything you need to know to enjoy your own, wonderful visit.

Hvar Town is one of the most beautiful places in the Adriatic. After six weeks living here, we know which parts live up to the reputation and which parts to skip entirely. Here's our honest guide to everything worth doing, eating and seeing in Hvar Town in 2026.

Santander is the Spanish city most people haven't visited yet, but it’s so underrated. From Renzo Piano's extraordinary Centro Botín and the coastal walk to La Maruca, to exceptional tapas in Plaza de Cañadío and some of the finest city beaches on the continent. Here's everything worth doing, updated for 2026.

Stari Grad is our favourite town on Hvar and the one we wish we'd based ourselves in from the start. Quieter, cheaper and more characterful than Hvar Town, it also has some of the most distinctive places to stay on the island. Here's every option worth booking.

Getting from Split to Hvar is straightforward once you know what you're doing. We learned the hard way on our first crossing. This guide covers every ferry option, current 2026 timetables and prices, car ferry booking, and how to get to the port from Split Airport without the chaos.

After three visits to Stari Grad, we'll admit: we should have based ourselves here instead of Hvar Town. Quieter, cheaper, more characterful and with a pace of life that feels genuinely Croatian. Here's everything worth doing, eating and seeing in Hvar's most underrated town.

We visited Megalochori while exploring Santorini beyond Oia and Fira, and found one of the island’s most rewarding villages: quiet laneways, cave houses, blue-domed churches, family-run wineries, and a square that still feels lived in. Here’s our guide to the best things to do in Megalochori, including where to eat and what’s actually worth your time.

We travelled through the Greek islands by ferry and still think arriving in Santorini by sea is one of the great travel moments. But in 2026, flying can make more sense for short trips, tight connections, or rough summer seas. Here’s how to choose between the Athens to Santorini ferry and flight, including costs, timings, ports, airports, and what we’d book.

Plaka beach, Naxos’ best beach and one you’ll likely spend hours at, enjoying the alluring waters and vanilla sand. Our Plaka Beach guide includes all you need to know to enjoy your stay.

Tucked into the red cliffs below Oia, Ammoudi Bay is the version of Santorini most visitors miss. Rustic waterfront tavernas, a hidden swimming spot past the last restaurant and sunset views without the crowds. Here's everything worth knowing before you visit.

A day trip to the Pakleni islands is one of the best things to do on Hvar. Here’s our guide to the stunning Pakleni Islands, including where to swim, where to eat, and the best day tours.

Anuradhapura is Sri Lanka’s sacred beginning, a city of towering stupas, ancient Bodhi trees, and sprawling ruins. This guide covers the must-see sites, the best times to visit, and how to experience the ancient capital with respect.

In the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle lies Hurulu Eco Park, a slower, more intimate safari of elephants, jungle tracks, and golden light. Here’s everything you need to plan your visit, including how to get there, safari fees, and where to stay.

Our insider guide on where to stay in Yala - from design-led safari lodges to barefoot bush camps built for slow mornings and wild nights.

Discover the best family-friendly hotels in Sri Lanka, from design villas in Ahangama to luxury beach resorts and jungle lodges. Our guide covers 20 hand-picked family hotels on the Sri Lankan coast and beyond, perfect for every kind of adventure.