Travel guides

Here we gather our travel guides to places we've been - covering best things to do, where to stay, how to get there, and more.

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Guide: Train journeys in Sri Lanka. Here are the 5 most beautiful routes

Traveling by train through Sri Lanka was among our favourite experiences on our three months tour of the spectacular...

Guide: The 9 best beaches in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is surrounded by the kind of beaches that travel dreams are made of. Whether you're craving golden...

Guide: How to visit Sukhothai Historical Park and where to stay

In northwestern Thailand, the ruins of a historic royal city lie. We visited Sukhothai for two days and encountered...

Guide: 11 things to do in Old Sukhothai

Many travel to Sukhothai solely to visit the historic temples. But the small town of Old Sukhothai, where you...

Guide: Ayutthaya – explore the ancient temples by bike

North of Bangkok lies the former capital Ayutthaya. Here you can cycle around to some of Thailand's most famous...

Pre-travel guide: 20 things to do before departure

Regardless of how you travel, what your budget is, and where you are going, there are several practical things...

Guide: Weekend in Rome – our favorite places, views and walks

Rome is one of those cities that is always a good idea. On a sunny weekend in November we...

Guide: Hiking around Mont Blanc – from cabin to cabin

What does it really take to hike Tour du Mont Blanc? What are the trails like, what equipment is...

Guide: Weekend in Madrid – our favorite experiences, food and streets

We fell in love with Madrid and its buzzing local charm, historical grandeur, stylish atmosphere, and fantastic food. Here...