Spain 7-day itinerary 2026: Madrid + Andalucía or Barcelona + Catalonia
Two best 7-day Spain routes: Madrid + Andalucía OR Barcelona + Catalonia. With train timings and what to book ahead.
Destinations
Country-by-country move and stay guides.
Banking in Japan as a foreigner 2026: Sony Bank, Shinsei, JP Post compared
Japanese banks are notoriously hostile to short-stay foreigners. But three options actually accept working holiday visa holders and resident foreigners cleanly. Here’s the 2026 comparison.
Things to do in Paris: 4-day plan + arrondissement breakdown
Paris 4-day plan — museums to book, arrondissements decoded, food markets, what to skip.
Things to do in Athens: 3 days, the right ticket strategy, and beyond the Acropolis
Athens 3-day plan with the right ticket strategy and what to do beyond the Acropolis.
Things to do in Bali: Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu, Sanur — what each offers
Bali itinerary — Canggu surf, Ubud yoga, Uluwatu cliffs, temples and waterfalls.
Things to do in Lisbon: the 3-day plan + day trips locals actually take
3-day Lisbon plan + Sintra day trip + the local food markets and fado spots.
Greek island hopping itinerary 2026: 10 days, 3 islands, ferry strategy
Greek island hopping in 10 days — Athens, Naxos, Paros, Santorini. Ferry routes and real costs.
Where to stay in Rome 2026: 6 neighborhoods compared
6 Rome neighborhoods compared — Centro Storico vs Trastevere vs Monti vs Testaccio vs Prati. By traveler type.
Where to stay in Bangkok 2026: 6 neighborhoods for travelers
6 Bangkok neighborhoods compared — Sukhumvit, Silom, Riverside, Khao San, Old City, Ari. Tradeoffs by traveler type.
Retire in Mexico 2026: Pensionado visa, Lake Chapala, San Miguel, Mérida ranked
Retire in Mexico 2026 — Temporary Resident visa, top cities ranked, healthcare for retirees.
Things to do in Crete: 5-day plan covering the four regions
Crete 5-day plan — Chania, Heraklion, Knossos, Samaria Gorge, Elafonissi. Real region by region.
Things to do in Kyoto: temples, gardens, and the timing that makes the difference
Real Kyoto plan — when to visit each temple to avoid crowds, geisha district, day trips.