Itinerary Blueprints
Paris and Provence: Structuring the Perfect France Itinerary
How to split ten days between a great city and a slow countryside — which order, how many nights, and why the train beats the rental car for the first half.
Notes from the road, and the planning behind it.
The questions travelers ask me most — how many nights a region really needs, which island suits which couple, whether the train is worth it — answered properly, from the trips I plan and the countries I live in.
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Destination Guides
How the regions actually fit together, region by region.
Honeymoons & Romance
Where couples go, and what makes a trip feel romantic rather than busy.
Itinerary Blueprints
Day counts, sequencing and the shapes that work.
Planning Advice
Trains, transfers, timing and the practical parts nobody explains.
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Itinerary Blueprints
Rome, Florence and the Amalfi Coast: How Many Days Do You Really Need?
The honest night counts for Italy's three most requested regions, and what has to come out of the plan when you only have ten days.
Honeymoons & Romance
Santorini vs. Mykonos for Couples: Which Island Fits Your Travel Style?
Two islands an hour apart that suit completely different couples. A straight comparison of views, walking, nightlife, beaches and cost.
Planning Advice
Train Travel in Europe: What American Travelers Should Know
Reservations, station changes, luggage, first class, rail passes and the connection times that look fine on paper and are not.
Destination Guides
How Many Days in Paris? A Realistic Guide for First-Time Visitors
The honest number of days for a first visit, which arrondissement suits how you travel, what has to be booked ahead and the best months to go.
Itinerary Blueprints
Three Days in Rome: What to See, What to Skip, What to Book Ahead
Ancient Rome, the Vatican and the living city in three unhurried days — plus the tickets that sell out and the day trip I would leave for another trip.
Destination Guides
Two Days in Florence: Museums, Markets and the Tuscany Day Worth Adding
What two days in Florence really covers, where to stay on each side of the Arno, and whether a Chianti or Val d'Orcia day is worth the third.
Honeymoons & Romance
Where to Stay in Santorini: Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani and Fira Compared
Four caldera villages with the same view and very different days — plus the step counts, the swimming problem and how many nights the island deserves.
Destination Guides
Lisbon Neighborhoods Explained: Where to Stay and What to See First
Chiado, Príncipe Real, Alfama and Lapa compared for first-time visitors, how steep the hills really are, and the right way to do a Sintra day.
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