the things we wish we'd known
Travel Tips
Where to stay, what to wear, which day trips are worth it and what to skip. Honest, practical advice from the places we’ve walked through, one neighbourhood at a time.
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14
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20K+
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The essentials
Things to know before you go
- 15 Best Things to Do in Amsterdam: Local Guide + Practical Tips · Amsterdam
- How We Explored All of Bali Without a Scooter – Private Driver Guide, Real Costs & Honest Tips · Bali
- Bali Tips You’ll Be Glad You Knew Before Your Trip · Bali
- Best Things to Do in Paris: Favourite Spots, Tips & Local Secrets · France
- Best Things to Do in Venice for First Timers: Honest Tips, Hidden Neighbourhoods & What to Skip · Italy
- 15 things to know before going to Morocco in 2026 · Morocco
- What to Wear in Marrakech for Men & Women · Morocco
- 10 Things to Know Before Visiting Tromso in Winter · Norway
- 10 Algarve Travel Tips You MUST Know Before Visiting · Portugal
- Best Things to Do in Geneva in 2026 – Local Tips Included! · Switzerland
Where to stay
- Ditch the Boring Hotel: 10 Truly Unique Places to Stay in Bali · Bali
- Where to Stay in Bali: A Simple Guide to the Island’s Best Areas · Bali
- Where to Stay in Lyon: A Personal Guide to Finding Your Perfect French Home Base · France
- Where to Stay in Athens in 2026: Our Honest Neighborhood Guide · Greece
- Where to Stay in Istanbul 2026: Best Areas for First-Time Visitors · Istanbul
- Where to Stay in Venice in 2026: An Honest Neighbourhood-by-Neighbourhood Guide · Italy
- Where to Stay in Kuala Lumpur: The Only Neighborhood Guide You Need · Kuala Lumpur
- Where to Stay in Oslo: A Personal Guide to Our Favorite Neighborhoods & Hotels · Norway
- Best Areas to Stay in Singapore: An Honest Neighborhood Guide · Singapore
Day trips & excursions
- 8 best day trips from Amsterdam: Easy escapes in one day · Amsterdam
- Day Trips from Athens: The Non-Generic Guide That Changes Everything · Greece
- 7 Unforgettable Day Trips from Palermo (That We Actually Loved) · Italy
- 11 Best Day Trips from Verona: The Ultimate Northern Italy Day Trip Guide · Italy
- Best Day Trips from Naples: Our Honest Guide to Exploring Beyond the City · Italy
- Top Marrakech Excursions: Best Day Trips & Tours You Can’t Miss · Morocco
- Day Trips from Oslo by Train & Bus: No Car Needed · Norway
- Best Day Trips from Geneva in 2026 – Top Places to Visit Nearby · Switzerland
Europe
9 destinations · 25 guides
Where to stay
Where to Stay in Venice in 2026: An Honest Neighbourhood-by-Neighbourhood Guide
Know before you go
Best Things to Do in Venice for First Timers: Honest Tips, Hidden Neighbourhoods & What to Skip
Day trips
7 Unforgettable Day Trips from Palermo (That We Actually Loved)
Things to do
17 Best Things to Do in Palermo, Sicily – Food, History & Hidden Gems
Day trips
11 Best Day Trips from Verona: The Ultimate Northern Italy Day Trip Guide
Day trips
Best Day Trips from Naples: Our Honest Guide to Exploring Beyond the City
Things to do
What to Do in Chamonix in Winter: A Guide for Non-Skiers in 2026
Where to stay
Where to Stay in Lyon: A Personal Guide to Finding Your Perfect French Home Base
Things to do
11 Unforgettable Things to Do in Lyon in 2026: Your Complete Guide
Know before you go
Best Things to Do in Paris: Favourite Spots, Tips & Local Secrets
Day trips
Day Trips from Athens: The Non-Generic Guide That Changes Everything
Where to stay
Where to Stay in Athens in 2026: Our Honest Neighborhood Guide
How to Visit the Acropolis: Our Honest Guide to Athens’ Icon (Without the Stress)
Things to do
Athens Travel Guide: Our Honest Take on Top Things to Do in Athens in 2026
South America
1 destination · 7 guides
Alpaca Expeditions Inca Trail Review: Our 4-Day Experience & Costs
Things to do
20 Best Things to Do in Lima in 2026: Our Honest Guide for First-Time Visitors
What to Buy in Peru: 22 Souvenirs & Gifts We Actually Brought Home
Things to do
Best Things to Do in Cusco: Our Honest 2026 Guide
The Perfect 3-Week Peru Itinerary: Everything We’d Do Again
How to Choose an Inca Trail Agency: What Actually Matters (2026 Guide)
What to Pack for the Inca Trail: The Complete 2026 Packing List (From People Who Just Did It)
Asia
3 destinations · 9 guides
Know before you go
How We Explored All of Bali Without a Scooter – Private Driver Guide, Real Costs & Honest Tips
Where to stay
Ditch the Boring Hotel: 10 Truly Unique Places to Stay in Bali
Best Beaches in Uluwatu in 2026 – Our Honest Guide
Where to stay
Where to Stay in Bali: A Simple Guide to the Island’s Best Areas
Know before you go
Bali Tips You’ll Be Glad You Knew Before Your Trip
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Written by Ru & Tiago
Every guide on this page comes from a trip we actually took: 20K+ steps a day, no car, and plenty of local food.