Travel guides and itineraries for North America — New York, Mexico City, the Canadian Rockies, Costa Rica and Hawaii.
Where to stay in Oahu: Waikiki, the North Shore, Ko Olina and Kailua compared, including the seasonal surf swing that decides where you can swim.
Where to Stay in Oahu: Best Areas for Every Type of Trip Read More »
A 7-day Maui itinerary: Haleakalā sunrise, the Road to Hana, Molokini snorkelling and real rest days, plus the reservations you need to book in advance.
Maui Itinerary: How to Spend 7 Days in Maui Read More »
Costa Rica on a budget: where the money goes, the three budget tiers, the fees people forget, and seven ways to save without ruining the trip.
Costa Rica on a Budget: What a Trip Really Costs Read More »
A 10-day Costa Rica itinerary using three bases: Arenal and La Fortuna, Monteverde cloud forest and Manuel Antonio, with honest advice on driving times.
Costa Rica Itinerary: 10 Days from Arenal to Manuel Antonio Read More »
The best time to visit Banff: when the lakes turn turquoise, when the larches turn gold, what winter offers and which months are genuinely cheapest.
Best Time to Visit Banff: A Month-by-Month Guide Read More »
A 5-day Banff itinerary: Sulphur Mountain, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway and Johnston Canyon, plus the shuttle rules to know first.
Banff Itinerary: How to Spend 5 Days in the Canadian Rockies Read More »
The best time to visit Mexico City: dry and wet seasons month by month, plus jacaranda season, Día de Muertos and what the altitude does to the weather.
Best Time to Visit Mexico City: A Month-by-Month Guide Read More »
A 4-day Mexico City itinerary: the Centro Histórico, the Anthropology Museum, Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo, plus Teotihuacán or Xochimilco to finish.
Mexico City Itinerary: How to Spend 4 Days in CDMX Read More »
A practical 4-day New York City itinerary grouped by neighbourhood: Midtown, downtown, the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, the High Line and the Village.
New York City Itinerary: How to Spend 4 Days in NYC Read More »
Where to stay in New York City: Midtown, the Lower East Side, the West Village, Brooklyn and the Upper West Side compared, with the trade-offs of each.
Where to Stay in New York City: Best Neighbourhoods for Your Trip Read More »
