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.
Getting around Mykonos rarely needs a rental: KTEL buses, walking and seasonal beach boats cover it. Plus the New Port arrival and the taxi shortage.
Getting Around Mykonos Without a Car (And When You Need One) Read Post »
Lisbon 3 day itinerary: the historic core, Belém, then Sintra on day 3 — with the exception that keeps you in the city, and what to book ahead.
Lisbon 3 Day Itinerary: The Route That Settles Day 3 Read Post »
Around 6,000 islands, 227 inhabited — and one method that narrows them to a name: group first, then traveler type, then the island itself.
Greek Islands: How to Choose the Right One for Your Trip Read Post »
Travel to the Azores, Portugal: São Miguel as the default first island, days sized per island, and why hopping is a booking decision.
Travel to the Azores: Portugal’s Nine-Island Trip Planner Read Post »
Getting around Porto comes down to one Andante card: how zones and validation work, what each title costs, and which mode to take for Gaia, Foz and Matosinhos.
Getting Around Porto: Metro, Buses and the Andante Card Read Post »
Porto is safe — the real risk is pickpocket distraction teams in tourist crowds, and the wet cobbled hills almost nobody warns you about.
Is Porto Safe? A Traveler’s Honest Guide to Porto Safety Read Post »
Where to stay in Porto: five realistic base areas, each with its honest catch, matched to first-timers, couples, families and budget travelers.
Where to Stay in Porto: Best Areas for Every Traveler Read Post »
Ribeira is Porto’s most scenic base — and the loudest, steepest and priciest. The honest verdict, plus which part of the district to book.
Staying in Ribeira, Porto: What It’s Like and Where to Book Read Post »
Where to stay in Athens for couples: Plaka is the romantic default, with Koukaki, Kolonaki and Thissio ranked on quiet and evening walkability.
Where to Stay in Athens for Couples: Plaka and 3 Alternatives Read Post »
