One of the reasons we rate Split so highly is how easy it is to leave the city for a day — without changing accommodation. Split is a great base. If you’re staying more than a night or two, adding at least one day trip gives your time in Split extra...
This page is a city overview to help you decide how long to stay and how to explore Vilnius. For detailed route planning, see our Vilnius City Walk. Vilnius is a city that reveals itself slowly. Baroque streets wind past quiet courtyards, hilltop vie...
This page is a city overview to help you decide how long to stay and how to explore Riga. For detailed route planning, see our Riga City Walk. Riga is a city of contrasts. Medieval streets sit alongside grand Art Nouveau façades, leafy parks wrap aro...
This page is a city overview to help you decide how long to stay and how to explore. For detailed route planning, see our Baltics State Easy Guide. If this is your first stop in the Baltics, Tallinn is a brilliant way to start. The old town is compac...
Vietnam is not a country to skim. It’s long, varied, and intense in the best possible way — culturally, historically, and sensory-wise. A 15-day Vietnam itinerary gives you the time to experience the country properly without turning your trip into a...
Vietnam is a rewarding country to travel — but planning the right route, timing, and pace makes all the difference. This guide helps you understand how to travel Vietnam well, and how to choose the itinerary that suits your time, interests, and trave...
How to Travel from Hoi An to Hue: Train, Car or the Scenic Route Travelling from Hoi An to Hue is one of the most rewarding journeys in Vietnam — and thankfully, one of the easiest to organise. For first-time visitors, this short stretch of central V...
See Europe one meaningful step at a time. Explore Europe’s most walkable cities with confidence.Urban Footprints self-guided city walks help you discover iconic landmarks, hidden streets, and local life — all at your own pace, without group tours or...
Whatever the season, Paris is a city to be adored. With its grand boulevards, sidewalk cafés, and unmistakable sense of style, Paris invites you to slow down and notice the details — the architecture, the history, the rhythm of daily life. We’ve retu...
Visiting Hue, Vietnam for the first time?Often overlooked in favour of Hoi An or Halong Bay, Hue is a city rich in imperial history, creative energy, and riverside life. This two-day Hue travel guide covers how to get there, where to stay, what to ea...
Another month is nearly over so we wanted to let you know we are still on track for your housesit.The month of May for us was housesitting across the road from our Brisbane family. When their neighbours approached us, it was an opportunity not to be...
Good morningWe hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. We have just got back from 10 days holiday in Bali. It was a wonderful trip shared with our Brisbane-based family and especially fun with little Hazel, our cute granddaughter.W...
Welcome to a fresh edition of travel inspiration, with a focus this month on train travel through Europe.If there is one thing that can make or break a trip, it's having a “To Do” list that has too many items on it.Pick the perfect place to stay in t...
Just popping into your inbox to say we are still on track for your upcoming housesit.We are drying off at Kangaroo Point after the deluge yesterday. Our housesit is looking after a very friendly cat who loves the outdoors.Thankfully there was no rain...
Happy New YearIf you are planning travel to Europe in 2024, then you may like to know that the Schengen zone has been expanded. Now the border-free zone will include Bulgaria and Romania. These two additions follow on from Croatia who joine...