Every Tripstou guide to Europe, organised the way a trip is planned. Start with the Europe travel guide to choose which countries to combine, then open a country guide: Spain, Italy, France, Greece and Portugal have the deepest coverage, with city and region guides beneath each, and Switzerland, Belgium, the Baltic states, Monaco and Andorra have their own country pages. The Europe-level pages cover the best time to go, getting around by train, plane or bus, cash versus card, trip costs and first-trip tips. Below, every article on the site, newest first.
Travel to Minho, Portugal: which town to base in, how many days the region earns, whether you need a car, and how Peneda-Gerês fits.
Minho, Portugal: Where to Base, How Long and How to Get Around Read Post »
The metro leaves from inside the terminal for about €3 — but luggage, group size and a post-midnight landing all change the answer. Here is the full call.
Porto Airport Transport: The Best Way to the City Centre Read Post »
Plaka at street level: which lanes are flat, which climb, when the coaches come and go, and what upper or lower Plaka really means for your stay.
Plaka, Athens: What Staying in the Old Town Is Really Like Read Post »
Athens airport transport compared: the metro costs €9 and takes about 40 minutes, express buses run all night at €5.50, and taxis charge a flat €40.
Athens Airport to the City: Every Option, Cost and Time Read Post »
Athens tips for the ordinary day: where cash still beats card, what tipping really means, what to wear, and when the city actually eats.
Athens Travel Tips: Cash, Tipping, Dress and Daily Habits Read Post »
Where to stay in Athens for first-time visitors: Plaka, with the headline sights walkable from the door — plus when Kolonaki or Psyrri wins instead.
Where to Stay in Athens for First-Time Visitors: Book Plaka Read Post »
Where to stay in Porto for first-time visitors: Baixa is the safest base, with Ribeira and Gaia’s riverfront as the two alternatives that fit.
Where to Stay in Porto for First-Time Visitors: One Clear Pick Read Post »
Where to stay in Porto for families: Miragaia for flat streets and quiet nights, Foz for beaches, Gaia for value, plus stroller and apartment advice.
Baixa vs Vila Nova de Gaia: Baixa wins on logistics and evenings, Gaia on views and quiet. The verdict, the exception, and who each bank suits.
Baixa vs Vila Nova de Gaia: Where to Stay in Porto Read Post »
