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5 stunning European small towns to visit this autumn — we're already packing
Fewer crowds, golden afternoon light, and that quiet magic only September and October can offer. These 5 European small towns are perfect for an autumn escape.
Kende Kíra•
This stunning Italian whitewashed town is a steal in autumn
Ostuni is one of Puglia's most beautiful towns — but visit in autumn and you'll get warm seas, empty streets, and far lower prices than summer.
Váradi Petra•
The Two-Night City Break That Feels Twice as Long
Two nights away can feel like a proper holiday or like a rushed errand with luggage. The difference is almost never the destination — it's how you shape the hours.
Sofia Marlowe•
This Greek Island Is Perfect for a Cheap September Getaway — and Almost Nobody Knows It
While Santorini and Mykonos stay packed all summer, Lemnos offers golden beaches, warm seas, and real quiet in September — at a fraction of the price.
Váradi Petra•
When Ash Grounds the Planes: A Calm First-Hour Plan for Disrupted Travel
Volcanic ash, storms, strikes — sooner or later a trip gets interrupted. Here is what to do in the first hour, what to keep in your hand luggage, and how to stay warm and fed while you wait.
Sofia Marlowe•
The hidden Croatian gem you've never heard of — but need to visit
Zaostrog is one of the Makarska Riviera's best-kept secrets: crystal-clear water, quiet pebble beaches, and affordable stays without the tourist crowds.
Váradi Petra•
The Best European Autumn Destination for Your Star Sign
As Europe turns golden this fall, your star sign might just point you to the perfect destination. Discover which dreamy European city was made for you.
Nyul Debóra•
A Travel Advisory Landed on Your Destination: How to Decide Without Panicking
Advisories are back in the news cycle, and with them the familiar spiral of screenshots and group-chat opinions. Here's how to read one properly, what your booking really allows, and how to make the call you won't second-guess.
Sofia Marlowe•
Find Your Own Quiet Lake: How to Scout Water Within an Hour of Home
September is the best month for lake days and the worst month for crowds. Here's the method I use to find unhurried water close to home — and how to spend a whole day there well.
Sofia Marlowe•
Where Should You Travel This Autumn? The Perfect European City Break for Your Star Sign
Your star sign reveals more about your ideal city break than you'd think. Discover the perfect European autumn destination for your zodiac personality.
Farkas Izabella•
September on a Famous Coast: How to Visit the Postcard Villages Without the Regret
Shoulder season doesn't automatically fix an overcrowded destination — but a few decisions about timing, base and pace absolutely do.
Sofia Marlowe•
The worst seat on a summer flight — never book this one
There's one seat on every summer flight that turns a vacation into an ordeal. Here's exactly which one to avoid — and what to book instead.
Váradi Petra•
How to Find the Uncrowded Lake Nearest You Before Summer Ends
The famous lakes are heaving until the last weekend of the season. The quiet ones are usually closer than you think — you just have to know how to look for them.
Sofia Marlowe•
3 things you should never touch in a hotel room, because they're almost never disinfected
Housekeepers are pressed for time, and cleaning routines usually target visible dirt, not hidden germs. Here are the hotel-room items to be wary of.
Arany Inez•
"We Stood There in Our Swim Trunks, in the Middle of Nowhere" – 3 Vacations That Went Hilariously Wrong
Three readers share how their dream summer getaways turned into disasters — the kind of stories they still can't stop retelling, but never want to relive.
Schuster Borka•
Heavy, swollen legs on flights? These 4 simple moves fix it before you land
That heavy, swollen feeling in your legs on long flights is annoying — but it's largely preventable. Here are four easy fixes you can do right from your seat.
Farkas Izabella•
The 3 Lake Balaton beaches I keep coming back to, year after year
Three Lake Balaton beaches I return to every summer — each with a different mood, but all clean, relaxed, and full of things to do beyond the water.
Nyul Debóra•
How to Enjoy a Famously Crowded Village Without Resenting It
The postcard villages are still worth going to — you just have to visit them at a different hour than everyone else. A practical playbook for beautiful places that get too many visitors.
Sofia Marlowe•
I Thought Lake Como Was Only for Movie Stars — Then I Found a Way to Afford It
As a girl, Lake Como felt impossibly out of reach. Years later I finally went — and discovered this dream destination isn't just for the wealthy after all.
Nyul Debóra•
We Did a 4-Day Girls' Trip to Prague for Under $300 Each — Here's How
A four-day girls' getaway to Prague for under $300 each? We booked smart, cut the right corners, and proved that a memorable escape doesn't need a big budget.
Szabó Erzsébet•
How to Arrive Human After a Long-Haul Flight, Even in the Cheap Seats
There's a lot of talk right now about glamorous new business-class suites, which most of us will admire from the aisle on our way to row 47. The good news: most of what makes you land feeling decent has nothing to do with the cabin.
Sofia Marlowe•
The Hungarian Spa Town That's Cheaper Than Lake Balaton — and Far Less Crowded
A small town on the edge of the Great Plain offers the same warm thermal water and summer feel as Lake Balaton — for a fraction of the price. Here's why.
Váradi Petra•
I spent 5 days in Cinque Terre: here's what those famous Italian villages are really like
A few years ago, one photo made Cinque Terre my dream destination. This June I finally went — here's what these famous Italian villages are actually like.
Nyul Debóra•
He wanted a fishing trip, I wanted a spa weekend — here's how we got both
Fishing and a girls' getaway on the same weekend sounded impossible. Then one lakeside cabin quietly changed how our whole family relaxes together.
Szabó Erzsébet•
How to Find a Quiet Swimming Spot Near Your Own City — Without Driving for Hours
The uncrowded lake or river beach you keep seeing on other people's holidays almost certainly exists within an hour of you. This is the method for finding it, and how to arrive prepared.
Sofia Marlowe•
5 Magical Places at Lake Como That Completely Won Me Over
Lake Como is one of Italy's most beloved destinations, and it's easy to see why. In five days, I found five spots that stole my heart for very different reasons.
Nyul Debóra•
One Afternoon in Switzerland: How Lake Lugano Won Us Over in Just a Few Hours
A spontaneous drive from Lake Como to Switzerland turned into an unforgettable afternoon at Lake Lugano, from mountaintop views to eye-watering prices.
Nyul Debóra•