Beaches
Beach trips reward picking by intent. The party-crowded version (Phuket Patong, Mykonos), the family-quiet version (Kata Noi, Cala del Moraig), the photo-postcard version (Zlatni Rat, Ksamil), and the lesser-known cove that costs an extra Uber. This hub aggregates the guides where the beach pick is half the trip decision.
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Alicante travel guide: Hogueras de San Juan, the beaches, and where to eat
My case for Alicante, the sunny Costa Blanca city travelers skip. The in-town beach, the hilltop castle, the June bonfire festival, and the train from Madrid.
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Bali travel guide: which base for which trip, Seminyak vs Canggu vs Ubud
My Bali travel guide. Which base fits which trip, from Seminyak's beach clubs to Canggu's surf to Ubud's inland temples.
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Belgian coast travel guide: the Kusttram, where to ride, where to eat
My personal guide to the Belgian coast by Kusttram. Where to stop, where to eat in Oostende, the Mercator ship, and the Oostduinkerke shrimp fishermen.
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Brighton travel guide: the pier, the Royal Pavilion, and the day trip from London
My Brighton travel guide. The hour-long train from London, the seafront and the pier, the Royal Pavilion, the Lanes, and where to eat by the sea.
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Djerba travel guide: the beaches, Houmt Souk, and the Djerbahood street art
My short Djerba travel guide. When to visit Tunisia's Mediterranean island, where to stay, the beaches, El Ghriba synagogue, and the Djerbahood murals.
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Koh Samui travel guide: which beach, which hotel, how to get there
My Koh Samui travel guide. Choosing between Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, and Choeng Mon, the beach clubs, the temples and viewpoints, and what to skip.
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Montevideo travel guide: Carnaval, the Buquebus, the asado, and where to stay
My Montevideo travel guide. Carnaval, the longest in the world, the Buquebus ferry, asado at the Mercado del Puerto, and where to stay near Punta Carretas.
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Phuket travel guide: where to stay, the beaches worth the trip, and what to skip
My Phuket travel guide. Where to stay in Patong, Kamala, or Kata, the beach pecking order, the Big Buddha cultural day, and Phi Phi as a side trip.
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Sitges travel guide: the Film Festival, Carnival, and the beaches
My Sitges travel guide. The October Film Festival, February Carnival, Corpus Christi flower carpets, the beaches, and where to eat.
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Split travel guide: Diocletian's Palace, the islands, and where to eat konoba-style
My Split travel guide. The Diocletian's Palace walking circuit, Marjan Hill, the day trips to Hvar and Brač, where to stay, and the konobas locals use.