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Content that spans more than one country — itineraries, comparisons, and themed roundups — each linking out to the specific destinations and attractions on our country guides.
ComparisonsSeptember 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Athens and Rome: the ancient world's two capitals
4 places in Greece, Italy compared: Athens, Olympia, Rome, Naples.
ItinerariesSeptember 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Two weeks: Athens, the Greek islands, and Rome
13 nights, 5 stops in Greece, Italy: Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Rome, Naples. Nights per stop, straight-line legs, and the guides' own day plans.
PlanningSeptember 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Corfu or Dubrovnik: combining Greece and Croatia in one trip
Compare Corfu, Zakynthos, Dubrovnik, and Hvar. See where routes meet and how to link Greece and Croatia in one trip.
ComparisonsSeptember 23, 2026 · 6 min read
Greece vs. Croatia: Aegean and Adriatic islands compared
Compare Corfu, Hvar, and five other islands. See where to go for greenery, cliffs, or quiet on a Mediterranean trip.
RoundupsSeptember 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Mediterranean islands: five for a first island-hopping trip
Compare five Aegean and Balearic islands. See how Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Ibiza, and Menorca differ in landscape and pace.
ItinerariesSeptember 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Andalusia and Morocco in two weeks: Seville to Marrakech
13 nights, 6 stops in Spain, Morocco: Seville, Granada, Málaga, Tangier, Fez, Marrakech. Nights per stop, straight-line legs, and the guides' own day plans.
ItinerariesSeptember 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Central Europe by rail: Amsterdam to Zagreb in twelve days
11 nights, 5 stops in Netherlands, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia: Amsterdam, Vienna, Graz, Ljubljana, Zagreb. Nights per stop, straight-line legs, and the guides' own day plans.
ItinerariesSeptember 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Ten days from Lisbon to Seville through the Algarve
10 nights, 5 stops in Portugal, Spain: Lisbon, Évora, Tavira, Seville, Córdoba. Nights per stop, straight-line legs, and the guides' own day plans.
ItinerariesSeptember 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Twelve days across the Alps: Zermatt to Bled
12 nights, 6 stops in Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia: Zermatt, Interlaken, Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, Bled, Ljubljana. Nights per stop, straight-line legs, and the guides' own day plans.
ItinerariesSeptember 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Two weeks overland: Croatia, Slovenia and Austria
13 nights, 6 stops in Croatia, Slovenia, Austria: Rovinj, Piran, Ljubljana, Bled, Graz, Vienna. Nights per stop, straight-line legs, and the guides' own day plans.
ComparisonsSeptember 7, 2026 · 6 min read
Andalusia vs. the Algarve
Seville, Cadiz, Ronda, Malaga, Faro, Tavira, Albufeira: a comparison of seven places in Spain and Portugal.
RoundupsSeptember 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Porto: four Iberian city breaks compared
5 places in Spain, Portugal compared: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Lisbon, Porto.
ComparisonsSeptember 7, 2026 · 5 min read
San Sebastián and Bilbao against Biarritz and Bordeaux
6 places in Spain, France compared: San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Biarritz, Bordeaux, Bayonne.
PlanningSeptember 7, 2026 · 6 min read
The Camino from Spain and from Portugal: Santiago, Burgos, Pamplona, Porto
A comparison of six stops along the Camino de Santiago, from the coastal approach in Porto to the final destination in Spain.
ComparisonsSeptember 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Canary Islands vs. Madeira
5 places in Spain, Portugal compared: Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Madeira.
RoundupsSeptember 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Toledo, Segovia and Salamanca against Óbidos, Évora and Coimbra
Compare six historic Iberian cities. See how Toledo, Segovia, and others differ for your next trip.
ComparisonsSeptember 7, 2026 · 7 min read
Moorish Spain and Morocco: Seville, Córdoba, Granada against Fez and Marrakech
Seville, Fez, and the Alhambra: a guide to the Moorish corridor. Compare Seville, Córdoba, Granada, and three Moroccan cities to plan your route through Andalusia and Morocco.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Algarve vs. Dalmatia: two coasts compared
Compare Faro, Tavira, Albufeira, Dubrovnik, and Zadar. See which coastal town fits your travel style, from quiet rivers to walled cities.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Alpine lake towns across four countries
A comparison of lake towns in Austria, Switzerland, and France for trip planning.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Atlantic harbour towns: Canada, Portugal, Morocco
7 places in Canada, Portugal, Morocco compared: Halifax, Lunenburg, St. John's, Porto, Peniche, Lisbon, Essaouira.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Canada's mountain towns vs. the Alps
A comparison of Canadian and Alpine destinations for travelers choosing between mountain access and urban convenience.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Croatia or Slovenia for a first trip?
Compare two Croatian and two Slovenian towns against one alpine lake. See where the borders meet and how the terrain shapes the trip.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Five capitals for a long weekend
Compare Amsterdam, Vienna, Lisbon, Ljubljana, and Zagreb for a city break. See how each capital fits a three-day schedule.
PlanningSeptember 5, 2026 · 7 min read
How big is Canada, really? Distances compared with a trip across Europe
Distances between Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Vancouver, Lisbon, Vienna, Amsterdam, Rome, and Banff. Plan the route.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Italian Riviera vs. French Riviera
Compare four coastal towns from Genoa to Antibes. See which fits your travel style, from exclusive villas to urban ports.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Julian Alps vs. Tyrol
Compare Bled, Bohinj, and three Austrian towns to find the right alpine base for your trip.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Morocco vs. Portugal on the Atlantic
Compare five coastal towns across Morocco and Portugal. A guide to surf, history, and coastal layout for the discerning traveler.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Ski towns across four countries
A comparison of Whistler, Banff, Zermatt, and three other alpine destinations to help you choose the right base for your winter trip.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Walled old towns on two continents
8 places in Canada, Croatia, Slovenia, Portugal, Italy compared: Quebec City, Lunenburg, Dubrovnik, Rovinj, Piran, Tavira, Óbidos, Lucca.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Waterfront city breaks: Vancouver, Toronto, Lisbon, Porto, Amsterdam
A comparison of Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Lisbon, and Porto. See how coastal geography shapes transit, walkability, and the trade-offs of each urban layout for the trip planner.
PlanningSeptember 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Zagreb to Vienna overland, via Ljubljana
A comparison of Zagreb, Ljubljana, Graz, and Vienna for travelers choosing between capital city experiences in Central Europe.