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.
Where to stay in Athens on a budget: Koukaki, Psyrri and the cheap Omonia belt compared by price, walk time to the Acropolis and how each feels at night.
Where to Stay in Athens on a Budget: Areas Worth the Price Read Post »
Koukaki and Makrygianni are the best family base in Athens. Plaka and Syntagma when they fit — plus prams, night noise and rooms that sleep four.
Where to Stay in Athens for Families: Best Areas with Kids Read Post »
Plaka vs Kolonaki: which Athens neighbourhood to book. Plaka wins on Acropolis access; Kolonaki on quiet nights, dining and longer stays.
Where to stay in Athens for luxury: Kolonaki leads for most travelers, Syntagma for grand hotels, the Riviera for resort stays — plus the areas to skip.
Where to Stay in Athens for Luxury: The Best Areas, Ranked Read Post »
Twelve luxury hotels in Athens, grouped by character instead of neighbourhood — grand dames, design boutiques, value five-stars and the Riviera resort, with the Acropolis-view verdict.
Best Luxury Hotels in Athens: 12 Properties Worth Booking Read Post »
Porto’s luxury stock is a handful of restored palaces on a very steep hill. Here is which area earns the premium — and which one quietly costs you an afternoon.
Where to Stay in Porto for Luxury: Best Areas Ranked Read Post »
Ribeira vs Baixa: where to stay in Porto comes down to view versus sleep. Baixa wins for most first visits; Ribeira for the view-led. Price is a tie.
Lisbon 2 day itinerary: Day 1 in the historic core, Day 2 in Belém, plus the walking order, sunset stops and what 48 hours forces you to cut.
Lisbon 2 Day Itinerary: Alfama to Belém at the Right Pace Read Post »
Baixa Porto splits into five pockets that feel different to sleep in. Which one you book — and which way the room faces — decides your stay.
Staying in Baixa, Porto: Which Pocket to Book and Why Read Post »
