These are our travel backpack recommendations for 2026. Whether you’re going carry-on only for a fortnight, backpacking for six months, or just want a bag that survives the easyJet sizer, we’ve got the low-down on the backpacks worth your money…
Rhodes is not a cheap Greek island destination. We spent five days and four nights in Lindos in August, ate out every lunch and dinner, enjoyed many freddo cappucinos and wine bars, and had one big day out to kitesurf…
Rhodes has a reputation as a package holiday island with a coastline of resorts. Perfect for relaxing, unwinding and soaking in the Greek sunshine. Having now driven most of the east coast, I can tell you that reputation is largely…
Lindos is the prettiest town on Rhodes, and we can say that with some confidence: we visited in August 2026 and drove from the northern tip of the island all the way down to the southernmost point. Lindos is the…
Taghazout’s year-round mild climate makes it a good destination most of the year. For us though, Taghazout is a winter sun destination where we escape the chilly and grey UK weather for 10 days of sun, surf and tagine. The…
Taghazout is a small village with three distinct areas where you may want to stay. Where you base yourself really shapes the trip, so here’s how the three main areas compare: We’ve stayed in Taghazout on three visits, in 2017,…
Lanzarote is the northernmost island in the Canary Islands. You’ll find plenty of Spanish influence here in the tapas and culture. But the island has its own distinct identity. The volcanic landscapes are unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. The…
Most travel guides will send you straight to Cascais — and Cascais is great — but the Lisbon coast isn’t one beach. It’s a string of beaches and most are reachable by train in 25 to 40 minutes. After a…
