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Where to Stay in London by Neighborhood (and Why It Matters)
(8 minute read)
London isn’t one city so much as a constellation of neighborhoods. This guide helps you choose a base that matches your style, from Covent Garden convenience to Shoreditch creativity and Kensington calm, so you commute less, sleep better, and feel the city’s rhythm.
Slow Travel Is a Privilege—But It Might Be the Most Responsible Way to Explore
(10 minute read)
Slow travel is not just an aesthetic, it is a privilege. This essay unpacks who gets to travel slowly, why it can reduce harm, and how to adopt its principles even on limited time or budgets, from fewer bases to trains and local spending.
An Honest Ranking of European Airports, Based on Vibes and Chaos
(4 minute read)
Forget efficiency rankings. This unapologetically subjective list grades Europe’s biggest airports by vibes and emotional damage, from Zurich’s spa-like calm to CDG’s existential maze and Heathrow’s corporate purgatory. See where your usual hub lands, and plan your next connection accordingly.
Sundays, Siestas, and Strikes: Navigating Europe’s Surprises
(5 minute read)
Europe runs on its own rhythm. Sunday closures, midday siestas, transit strikes, and sudden holidays can derail a tightly planned itinerary. This guide explains what to expect, how to spot disruptions early, and simple backup strategies so your trip stays smooth and stress-light.
When to Go Where: A Month-by-Month Guide to Europe
(3 minute read)
Europe rewards timing. This month-by-month guide matches destinations to the best weather, crowd levels, and seasonal events, so you can chase shoulder-season bargains, summer coastlines, autumn harvests, and winter markets with confidence. Choose where to go based on the calendar, not clichés.
Do Not Disturb: It’s August in France
(3 minute read)
Ever landed in France in August and found Paris eerily quiet, bakeries closed, offices on skeleton crews? This short read explains les vacances d’été, from 1936 paid-leave roots to today’s quality-of-life ethos, plus practical tips to plan around the national pause.
Travel Without Trespass: How to Visit Communities Without Turning Them Into Attractions
(9 minute read)
Off-the-beaten-path can become off-limits fast. Learn how to explore with curiosity without turning locals into props or neighborhoods into photo ops. From asking before snapping photos to choosing community-led stays, this guide shows how to travel as a guest, not a consumer.
Things You Think You Need to Pack But Absolutely Don’t
(4 minute read)
Stop hauling half your house across the Atlantic. This packing reality check lists the “just in case” items you can skip, from bulky towels and full-size toiletries to extra shoes and gadgets. Pack lighter, do laundry once, and leave room for the souvenirs you will actually want.
Manual Labor: Road Tripping in Europe
(7 minute read)
Dreaming of a European road trip but nervous about roundabouts, tolls, and surprise fines? This practical guide covers route planning, licenses and IDPs, insurance, low-emission zones and Italian ZTLs, fuel and vignettes, plus etiquette and safety tips so you can wander confidently and enjoy the scenic detours.
Marseille’s Best Views? Only Available After 10,000 Steps
(7 minute read)
Marseille’s Calanques look like postcards, but you earn them. Jonas Martin recounts the treasure hunt for hidden trailheads, summer access rules, and a knee-busting descent to crystalline inlets, followed by the brutal climb back. Sweat, saltwater, and a post-hike rosé await.
Cruise Ships Suck.
(6 minute read)
Cruise ships sell effortless luxury, but the real bill lands on oceans and port cities. This blunt breakdown covers dirty fuel, wastewater, overtourism, exploitative labor, and greenwashed promises, then offers better ways to travel: slower routes, nights onshore, and local-first spending.
Tripologiste’s Training Guide For French Train Travel
(8 minute read)
Want to glide across France like a local? This practical French train playbook demystifies TGV vs TER, OUIGO deals, rail passes, seat reservations, and ticket validation. Get connection buffers, luggage and snack tips, plus tools like Trainline so your rail day feels effortless.
What It’s Like to Be American Abroad (And How to Tone It Down)
(3 minute read)
Americans abroad stand out, sometimes for all the wrong reasons. This quick, affectionate guide shows how to lower the volume, read the room, navigate European service, dress with intention, and embrace different rhythms, without losing your personality.
Cycling Through the City of Lights
(4 minute read)
Paris by bike is equal parts cinematic and chaotic. After three days and 60 kilometers on Vélib’, Jonas shares how to rent, choose e-bikes, survive pedestrians and traffic, and end each ride with a perfect park apéro. Practical tips, honest quirks, big payoff.
Why We No Longer Trust TripAdvisor or Yelp for Travel Reviews
(6 minute read)
TripAdvisor and Yelp once felt indispensable. Now they are flooded with fake reviews, opaque algorithms, and pay-to-play incentives that punish small businesses and mislead travelers. Learn why we stopped trusting them, how to vet recommendations, and which sources we use instead.
An Incomplete and Biased Guide to European Toilets
(4 minute read)
Nobody warns you about Europe’s bathroom culture until it’s a full-blown emergency. Pay-to-pee turnstiles, missing seats, secret flush buttons, and bidets that inspire existential dread. This cheeky field guide preps you for the awkward moments, and the stories you will laugh about later.
How You Can Help Rescue Ireland's Tourism Industry
(4 minute read)
Ireland’s tourism engine took a brutal pandemic hit, and a fresh 2025 slump is raising alarms. This piece explains what’s driving the downturn, then shows how you can help: travel beyond Dublin, book local, go greener, and fuel the craic.
15 Electronic Music Festivals Happening at French Châteaux in 2025
(4 minute read)
Swap warehouse raves for crenellated walls and vineyard sunsets. This roundup maps 15 electronic festivals at French châteaux in 2025, from near-Paris priory parties to Château Perché’s costumed carnival and alpine ruin dancefloors. Dates, locations, and vibes included.
What We Stand For: Thoughtful Travel in a World That Needs It
(3 minute read)
Travel can expand empathy, or strip places into content. Tripologiste lays out a clear ethos for doing better, respect for place, cultural awareness, local-first partnerships, lighter-footprint routing, and honesty about harmful platforms. If you want itineraries that feel good, start here.
New Travel Documentation Requirements for the UK and EU
(4 minute read)
New border tech is here. The UK now requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation for many visa free visitors, and it can take minutes, not days. Next, the EU’s EES biometrics and ETIAS pre approval are coming. Deadlines, fees, and what to do now.