Porto Airport to City Center: All Options Compared (2025) I tested every transport option from Porto Airport to the city center over five weeks in August 2025. The metro worked perfectly with suitcases. The bus was a complete disaster (broken card reader, took longer than walking). Here is exactly what worked, what failed, and how…
I’ve rounded up twelve of the most convenient and atmospheric hotels around Oslo Central Station (Oslo S) — places where you can drop your bags, grab a coffee, and walk straight into the city’s cultural core. Each one has strong verified reviews (8 and above), flexible rates, and that easy balance of location + character…
Choosing the right Kakheti wine tour from Tbilisi can get overwhelming fast when you’re browsing Viator and Get Your Guide and see a variation of similair sounding tours all with similair rating, but no actual way to know what would be best for YOU. This guide filters out the noise and focuses on small-group tours…
Some links in this guide are affiliate links, which support this site at no cost to you. I only recommend tours I’d book myself. All include free cancellation. Trying to pick a food or wine tour in Tbilisi can get overwhelming quickly — there are so many options, and half of them look the same….
Tbilisi has no shortage of city tours — history walks, food tastings, wine routes, night views — but only a few help you really understand the city instead of rushing you between photo stops. This guide breaks down the best small-group and private options that slow down where it matters and give you a feel…
Written by Ayushi, a frequent traveller who’s stayed in multiple places across Tbilisi, while exploring the city If you’re visiting Tbilisi with someone special, few things beat having your own balcony to step out on — glass in hand, fortress lights flickering across the valley, and the smell of grilled mtsvadi rising from the streets…
Written by Ayushi, a frequent traveller who’s stayed in multiple places across Tbilisi, while exploring the city So you’re here for the Tbilisi skyline — Narikala Fortress, Old Town rooftops, bridges over the Mtkvari. The fastest way to guarantee these views is to book a hotel with a real rooftop you can actually use at…
Written by Ayushi, a frequent solo traveller who’s stayed in multiple places across Tbilisi, while exploring the city Old Tbilisi is the city’s storybook core — all crumbling balconies, pastel shutters, and narrow cobbled lanes that lead toward the domes of the sulfur baths. Staying here feels like living in the heartbeat of the city…
Written by Ayushi, a frequent traveller who’s stayed in multiple places across Tbilisi, while exploring the city If you’re coming to Tbilisi to work and explore, you need more than free Wi-Fi. You need consistent speeds in rooms and common areas, real desks or sturdy tables, easy power access, and a central base so cafés…
Written by Ayushi, a frequent traveller who’s stayed in multiple places across Tbilisi, while exploring the city Finding a truly special place to stay in Tbilisi isn’t about chasing the biggest brand. It’s about discovering intimate townhouses in Sololaki, wine-scented salons along the river, and small guesthouses with quietly polished service. These are the places…
Written by Ayushi, a frequent solo traveller who’s stayed in multiple places across Tbilisi, while exploring the city at length. Trying to decide where to stay in Tbilisi when you’re travelling solo can feel like a balancing act between safety, convenience and character. You want somewhere central enough to walk to cafés or the metro,…
Choosing where to stay in Cinque Terre is trickier than the map makes it look. The villages feel completely different: Monterosso is flat and beachy, Manarola and Vernazza are all about balcony views (and steps), and Riomaggiore has a lively lower lane with quieter streets higher up. Booking pages rarely spell out the gradients, stair…
Vernazza is the Cinque Terre village that shows up on postcards for a reason. It’s tiny, colourful, and everything seems to tumble right down into the harbour. What makes staying here worth it isn’t just the view — it’s the quieter hours when the day-trippers are gone. Mornings start with coffee and focaccia while fishing…
Catching an early Eurostar or rolling in late at night? Staying near Brussels Midi can save you a lot of stress. I know this area isn’t the prettiest part of the city, and it can feel confusing when you first step out with a suitcase. But the right hotel — one that’s literally across the…
Telavi is the working heart of Kakheti – a wine-rich region where rolling vineyards meet lively markets piled high with churchkhela and walnuts. Its mellow old town, centred on King Erekle II’s palace, is surrounded by qvevri cellars, tasting rooms, and family-run guesthouses just a short walk or drive away. One of my favourite Telavi…
Sighnaghi might be small, but it’s one of Georgia’s most atmospheric towns — and staying here means waking up to Alazani Valley views, strolling cobbled lanes, and sipping wine straight from the source. Having recently traveled and stayed in Sighnaghi, I’ve found the warmth of the family-run guesthouses outshines hotels in this region. From breakfasts…
If you’re planning a trip to Brussels, if you’rea foodie like me, then food is probably high on your list — waffles, chocolate, beer. You can find waffles, chocolate and beer on almost every corner in Brussels, but not all of it is worth your time. In the busier parts of the centre, it’s easy…
Trying to decide where to stay in Tbilisi for your first visit? The city’s neighbourhoods vary hugely in vibe, layout, and accessibility — and where you base yourself can completely shape your trip. Old Tbilisi has the postcard charm — balconies, cobbled lanes, and every landmark on your doorstep. Newer areas like Vera and Vake…
Not sure whether to rent a car or rely on trains for your Italy trip? You’re definitely not alone. It’s one of the biggest decisions if you’re planning a multi city trip to Italy and definitely shapes the kind of experience you’ll have. I’ve tried both train journeys and car rentals in Italy and honestly…
If you’re visiting Bari for the first time, choosing where to stay can shape your whole experience — the city’s neighborhoods vary a lot in vibe, layout, and atmosphere. Some are made for slow walks and seafood by the sea, while others are better for quick access to trains or late-night gelato runs. Having visited…
Trying to decide the where to stay in Tbilisi for your first visit?— the city’s neighborhoods vary a lot in vibe, layout, and accessibility, and each one offers a very different experience. If you’re visiting Tbilisi for the first time and want more than just a central hotel, this guide breaks down the best areas…