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Practical notes from our guides: prices, weather, transport, food. No sunset photos with a quote on them.

We write when we have something to say, usually twice a month. If you are after a destination we have not covered, write to us and the guide will answer you directly.

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Eight days in Iceland: the full cost breakdown, euro by euro

Eight days around southern and western Iceland cost me 1,480 euros in budget mode. Here is the entire spreadsheet, plus the comfortable version at double the price.

14 May 2026 10 min read
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Advent in Vienna or Prague? A comparison of prices, crowds and mulled wine

We run both every December and the question always comes up. The difference is not which city is prettier, but what you want from Advent.

30 Oct 2025 8 min read
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Tuscany in October: why I take groups out of season

Siena in July is hot and crowded. October brings the harvest, mushrooms and half-price rooms, plus a few trade-offs.

18 Sept 2025 7 min read
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