Destinations
Country, region, and city guides for backpackers and long-term travelers.
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Split to Dubrovnik 2026: Ferry, Bus, Car or Flight?
A practical Split to Dubrovnik transport guide comparing ferries, buses, rental cars, private transfers and the rare case for flying.
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Best Day Trips from Osaka 2026: Nara, Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji and Hiroshima
The best day trips from Osaka for food, castles, temples and rail routes, including Nara, Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji, Hiroshima and Miyajima.
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Best Day Trips from Kyoto 2026: Nara, Uji, Osaka, Himeji and More
The best day trips from Kyoto for first-timers, including Nara, Uji, Osaka, Himeji, Kurama/Kibune, Kobe, transport and tour picks.
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Best Day Trips from Tokyo 2026: Fuji, Hakone, Nikko, Kamakura and More
The best day trips from Tokyo for first-timers, with quick picks for Mt Fuji, Hakone, Nikko, Kamakura, Yokohama, Kawagoe, transport and tours.
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Hanoi to Ha Long Bay or Cat Ba 2026: Cruise, Bus, Transfer or DIY?
How to get from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay or Cat Ba, comparing cruises, day trips, buses, limousine transfers, Cat Ba bus-ferry tickets and overnight options.
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Hanoi to Sapa 2026: Bus, Sleeper Train, Limousine Van or Private Transfer?
How to get from Hanoi to Sapa, comparing sleeper buses, limousine vans, the overnight train to Lao Cai, private transfers and Sapa trekking tours.
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Best Day Trips from Porto 2026: Douro Valley, Braga, Guimaraes, Aveiro and More
The best day trips from Porto, including the Douro Valley, Braga, Guimaraes, Aveiro, Matosinhos, Peneda-Geres, Amarante and Coimbra.
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Best Day Trips from Lisbon 2026: Sintra, Cascais, Obidos, Evora and More
The best day trips from Lisbon for first-timers, including Sintra, Cascais, Cabo da Roca, Obidos, Evora, Arrabida, Setubal and Mafra.
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Best Day Trips from Queenstown 2026: Milford Sound, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, Wanaka and Wine Country
The best day trips from Queenstown, including Milford Sound, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, Gibbston Valley, Wanaka, Walter Peak and Mount Cook.
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Da Nang to Hoi An 2026: Best Ways to Get There
How to get from Da Nang to Hoi An by private transfer, taxi, shuttle, bus, tour or motorbike, with booking tips and where to stay.
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Best Day Trips from Bangkok 2026: Ayutthaya, Railway Market, Floating Markets and More
The best day trips from Bangkok for first-timers, including Ayutthaya, Maeklong Railway Market, floating markets, Kanchanaburi, Ancient City and more.
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Best Day Trips from Seoul 2026: DMZ, Suwon, Nami Island, Bukhansan and More
The best day trips from Seoul for first-timers, including the DMZ, Suwon, Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm, Bukhansan, Incheon and more.