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.
Best time to visit Portugal: May and late September to October. The full season calendar, the worst month, and why the islands run on their own clock.
Best Time to Visit Portugal: Month by Month and by Region Read Post »
Five coasts, one decision. Where Portugal’s warm coves, wild Atlantic surf and volcanic pools actually are — and which one fits the trip you are planning.
Best Beaches in Portugal: Where to Go, Coast by Coast Read Post »
Portugal by train works north to south: Porto, the Douro, Lisbon, Sintra and the Algarve — plus where the rail network stops and the bus takes over.
Portugal by Train: The North-to-South Rail Itinerary Read Post »
Portugal islands, decided: Madeira for reliable weather and easy access, the Azores for wilder volcanic landscape. Plus which island to start on.
Portugal Islands: Madeira vs the Azores — Which to Choose Read Post »
Twelve Greek beaches worth building a trip around — the honest verdict on Navagio and Elafonissi, and which island to pick if the beach is the point.
Best Beaches in Greece: 12 Worth Building a Trip Around Read Post »
Which Greek islands actually connect by ferry, how many fit in 7, 10 or 14 days, and the season each route really runs in.
Greek Island Hopping: Ferry Routes That Actually Work Read Post »
Travel to the Peloponnese, Greece — mainland, no ferries: which sub-region to weight, how many days it needs, and why Nafplio is the first base.
Travel to the Peloponnese, Greece: How Long and Where to Base Read Post »
Greece’s green, Venetian side: which Ionian island is yours, how to arrive, when to go, and how long to stay.
Travel to the Ionian Islands, Greece: Which Island and When Read Post »
Crete is big enough to be the whole trip. Which side to base on, how many days it needs, which airport to use and whether to rent a car.
Travel to Crete, Greece: Plan the Island Like a Country Read Post »
