Gastronomy
Vejer de la Frontera: the white village of Cádiz where bluefin tuna and Andalusian pastry come together
Practical guide to visiting Vejer de la Frontera: when to go for the bluefin tuna almadraba, which sweets of Andalusian heritage to…
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Gastronomy
Helsinki in three days: public sauna, the ferry to Suomenlinna and where to eat without breaking the bank
A realistic 72-hour itinerary for Helsinki with prices in euros, named public saunas, the ferry to Suomenlinna and lounas lunch menus to…
Tips
Day trips from Tokyo: Nikko, Kamakura, Hakone or Mount Fuji, which to choose
A practical comparison of Nikko, Kamakura, Hakone and Mount Fuji to help you choose the day trip from Tokyo that best fits…
Places of Interest
Setenil de las Bodegas: living under the rock in the Sierra de Cádiz
Practical guide to visiting Setenil de las Bodegas in a day: what to see under the cliff of the Trejo river, how…
Accommodation
Reykjavik as a base: how many days you need before heading out on the Ring Road
Two or three days in Reykjavik is the reasonable standard before setting off on the Ring Road: enough time for jet lag,…
Tips
From Narita or Haneda Airport to central Tokyo: options, prices and travel times
A real comparison of trains, buses and taxis from Narita and Haneda to central Tokyo, with prices in yen, journey times and…
Customs and Traditions
Trevélez ham, cured at 1,500 metres, and the truth about its PGI
The PGI Jamón de Trevélez protects the curing process in the high Alpujarra, not the breed of the pig. I'll explain what…
Tips
Stockholm or Copenhagen: which to choose for a first visit to Scandinavia
An honest comparison between Stockholm and Copenhagen for those setting foot in Scandinavia for the first time: prices, climate, neighborhoods, food and…
Tips
When to Go to Tokyo: Cherry Blossoms, Rains, Typhoons and Prices Month by Month
A month-by-month guide to deciding when to travel to Tokyo: real weather, sakura bloom, typhoon season and flight and accommodation price ranges…
Places of Interest
Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira: how to explore the Poqueira Gorge without repeating what has already been said about the Alpujarra
A practical guide to telling the three villages of the Poqueira Gorge apart and deciding where to stop, where to sleep and…
Accommodation
Practical Dublin: how much a pint costs, safe neighbourhoods and transport from the airport
Real pint prices in Dublin, neighbourhoods where it's wise to stay, and how to get from the airport to the city centre…
Tips
First trip to Japan: how many days to spend in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
A realistic split of days between Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka for a first trip to Japan, with Shinkansen times, budget and common…