Destinations

Destinations worth planning carefully

Frameworks, not checklists. Each one favors fewer hotel changes, realistic transit, and budget honesty.

East Asia

A balanced, low-regret Japan plan for first-time visitors who want culture, food, trains, and realistic pacing.

Best months: March, April, May

A slower Italy framework that favors fewer hotel changes, realistic trains, and better neighborhood choices.

Best months: April, May, September

A dense city-trip framework for travelers who want museums, food, neighborhoods, and practical pacing without resort-package assumptions.

Best months: January, February, March

A lower-friction Europe plan built around Lisbon, Porto, food, neighborhoods, and fewer long transfer days.

Best months: March, April, May