Written for sun-seekers by people who've been.
Destination tricks, month-by-month calendars, and the specific things that save you money or save you from a bad holiday. No listicles.
Naxos, Greece — the full guide (2026).
The largest Cycladic island and the Mykonos alternative. When to go, the best beaches, where to stay across three budget tiers, the mountain villages and the kitron tradition.
Ischia, Italy — the full guide (2026).
The Italian thermal island Capri's day-trippers never reach. When to go, where to stay across three budget tiers, the thermal-spa tradition, the seafood tavernas in Sant'Angelo.
Summer beyond the beach: Europe's inland gems.
Eight European destinations where the summer vibe is excellent without the 40°C beach roulette: Italian lakes, Swiss villages, the Irish coast, Baden-Baden, the French Atlantic.
Europe's hidden island gems 2026.
Twelve European islands that aren't Mykonos or Capri — Ischia, Naxos, Milos, Hvar, Lipari, the Aeolians, Folegandros, Gozo, Madeira, Bornholm.
Greek island hopping 2026: the ferry guide.
How to actually plan a Cyclades or Dodecanese trip — which ferries run when, where the meltemi grounds boats, how to book seats versus deck class, and the routes that save real time.
Best day trips from Faro by train.
Nine day trips reachable on the Algarve regional train or one short transfer — from the Ria Formosa fishing islands to Seville. With times, fares, and the route locals take.
How to rent a scooter in Bali safely (2026).
The specific Bali rules that ruin holidays when ignored: International Driving Permit, insurance fine print, police checkpoints, what to inspect at handover, what to actually pay.
Where is it hot in June 2026? Ten honest answers.
June is the Mediterranean's prime month before the July heat risk. Ten destinations ranked, seven that have warmed enough for proper swimming.
Family sun holidays 2026: eight that actually work.
Family-friendly sun destinations filtered by sea safety, gentle beaches, direct flights, and what kids actually do beyond the pool.
Cheap sun holidays in Europe 2026.
Eight European sun destinations under €110/day in 2026, with the booking tricks (Cercanías, ferry-to-island, shoulder weeks) that halve the bill.
Best winter sun destinations 2026.
Ten reliable winter sun destinations for European travellers, ranked by sea temperature, sunshine hours, and direct-flight time. Plus three that disappoint every December.
Santorini — the full guide.
Why Imerovigli beats Oia, how to spot a real caldera view from a fake one, where the locals eat, and the meltemi wind problem.
Faro, Portugal — the full guide.
Everything you need: when to go, where to stay at each budget tier, the Ria Formosa ferry hack, the cataplana story, scooter safety, and the hotels locals quietly book.
Where is it hot in May 2026? Ten honest answers.
Ranked by live 14-day forecast, not climate averages. Ten destinations that actually deliver in May — and three that are colder than people assume.
The coolcation guide: where to escape Europe's 2026 heatwaves.
When the Mediterranean hits 42°C, these are the seven destinations that stay below 25°C. Short-haul, affordable, still genuinely scenic.
Stay in Imerovigli, not Oia: the Santorini trick that saves €100 a night.
Same caldera sunset. 30–40% cheaper for equivalent hotels. Quieter. Three specific hotels at each budget tier.