Some of the best experiences on Hvar genuinely require a guide, a boat or a local who knows where to go. After six weeks on the island, here are the tours worth booking, and what to expect from each one.

Lago di Braies is the most iconic alpine lake in the Dolomites, and overtourism is a real issue. Here's everything you need to plan your visit, including 2026 access rules, updated parking costs, mandatory peak season bus bookings and the best time to see the lake before the crowds arrive.

Paved with Parian marble and over 1,000 years old, the Byzantine Path is the best half-day on Paros, and one of the most rewarding walks in the Cyclades. Our guide covers the full route, the villages worth stopping in, where to eat and drink along the way, and how to get there and back.

Dozza is a wonderful surprise. Medieval streets filled with colourful murals, one of Italy’s best Enoteca’s, an ancient fortress, and surrounding vineyards make this a must-visit on any trip to Bologna. Here’s what to see, know and do in Dozza.

Lefkes is Paros's most beautiful village — and one of the best in Greece. Here's everything to see, eat, hike and photograph, from someone who visited four times.

Bologna's twin towers of Garisenda and Asinelli are the city's icons, though right now, you can't climb either of them. This short guide covers the history, the current closure, and what to do instead.

Planning a trip to Paros Island in Greece? Look no further than our comprehensive guide. From stunning beaches and charming villages to ancient landmarks and delicious cuisine, we've got you covered. Discover the top things to see and do on Paros Island, as well as tips on where to stay and how to get around.

Planning to visit Akrotiri in Santorini? Our updated 2026 guide covers tickets, opening hours, how to get there, what to see, whether you need a guide, and why this Bronze Age city is worth your time.

Hvar is not what most people expect, and after six weeks on the island, here's everything worth knowing before you arrive. From the practicalities of getting there to what the island actually costs, where to base yourself and how to find the version of Hvar that suits your travel style, this is your Hvar Travel Guide.

The world's most scenic train ride is still running in 2026, but the route has changed since Cyclone Ditwah. Here's our freshly updated guide, including a station-verified timetable, current ticket prices, and everything you need to make the most of it.

Hvar is so much more than its party reputation, and six weeks on the island taught us exactly what that means. From the limestone lanes of Stari Grad to deserted southern coves, lavender fields, world-class wine and konobas serving the day's catch, here's everything on Hvar actually worth your time.

Taking the ferry from Athens to Paros is half the fun of getting there. This guide covers every option from Piraeus and Rafina, current 2026 prices, how to book, what seat to choose, and everything you need to know once you arrive at Parikia Port.

Planning a trip to Paros in 2026? Discover the best things to do, beaches to visit, where to eat, and our favourite spots across the island.

Explore the best beaches on Paros, including the best spots for swimming, families, beach clubs and windsurfing, plus how to get there, where to stay, and essential travel tips.

Ella has changed since we first visited in 2016, louder, busier, and considerably more photogenic. But the rock, the ridge, and the mist over Ella Gap are unchanged. Here's our honest guide to the best things to do in Ella, updated for 2026.

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Six weeks on Hvar, staying across different towns and budgets, taught us one thing: where you base yourself shapes everything. The wrong town for your travel style will cost you time, money and the kind of mornings you came here for. Here's our honest guide to every hotel, apartment and hostel worth booking on Hvar in 2026.

After four trips and 15+ stays across every valley, from €32 hut bunks to infinity pools above Merano, here's exactly where we'd base ourselves, and where we'd spend or save on accommodation in the Dolomites.

Santorini is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, which means the pressure is on to do it right the first time. We spent five days here, watched sunset from Pyrgos instead of Oia, based ourselves in Imerovigli instead of Fira and found the best meal of our two-month Greek islands trip in a village most visitors never find. Here's everything worth doing, and what to skip.

Oia is one of the most beautiful places in Greece, and one of the most visited. Here's our honest take on whether Oia is still worth it in 2026, how to navigate the crowds and what to actually do once you're there.

Skaros Rock rises from the caldera below Imerovigli, all volcanic drama, ruined fortress walls and sea-blue silence. In 2026, it remains one of the island’s most rewarding short walks, and this guide covers how to hike Skaros Rock, what to expect, when to go, what to avoid, and how to visit safely.