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Philippines Trip Cost: What a Trip Really Costs, Island by Island

What a Philippines trip costs: daily budgets for backpackers, mid range and comfort travellers, island hopping, domestic flights and money saving tips.

Ilse9 min read

Best Time to Visit Palawan: El Nido, Coron and Puerto Princesa by Month

The best time to visit Palawan for El Nido, Coron and Puerto Princesa: weather by month, rainy season, the hottest months and how to get to Palawan.

Ilse8 min read

Philippines Itinerary 2 Weeks: the island route, stop by stop

A two week Philippines itinerary through Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor and Palawan, with nights per island, flights and ferries between them and a route to copy.

Ilse16 min read

Best Time to Visit the Philippines: When to Go, Island by Island

The best time to visit the Philippines, month by month and island by island: dry and wet seasons, typhoons, the cheapest months and how to plan your route.

Ilse10 min read

Japan trip planner: plan the route, the trains and the booking windows

Japan trip planner: pick your season, set nights per stop, build the route on the Shinkansen, book in the right order, then open our two week route.

Ilse12 min read

Best apps for Japan: your phone as train ticket, wallet and phrasebook

The best apps for Japan: plan the rail route in Stippl, book Shinkansen seats in SmartEX, tap Suica at the gate, then GO taxis, LINE and an eSIM.

Ilse7 min read

Vietnam 2 Week Itinerary: The Perfect 14 Day Route

A Vietnam 2 week itinerary from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, day by day, with variations for Ha Giang, beaches and south to north, plus transport tips.

Harvey13 min read

Rainy Season in Vietnam: When and Where It Rains, and Is It Worth Going?

Rainy season in Vietnam explained: when it rains in the north, centre and south, typhoon months, which months to avoid and how to plan a trip around it.

Harvey9 min read

Vietnam Itinerary 3 Weeks: The Route from North to South

A three week Vietnam itinerary from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City: nights per stop, transport, the Ha Giang Loop option, costs and a route to edit in Stippl.

Harvey14 min read

Best Time to Visit Vietnam: When to Go, Region by Region

The best time to visit Vietnam for north, centre and south, month by month: weather, rainy and typhoon seasons, crowds and how to route your trip to match.

Harvey12 min read

Best apps for Thailand: the apps every traveller needs

The best apps for Thailand: plan your route, ferries and islands in Stippl, then get around with Grab, 12Go, LINE, Google Maps and an eSIM on the ground.

Ilse9 min read

Thailand trip planner: how to plan your Thailand trip step by step

Thailand trip planner: pick your coast, stops, nights per stop, trains and ferries in Stippl, then open our two week sample route and make it your own.

Ilse12 min read

Where to Go in November 2026: 12 Warm Places Around the World

Where to go in November 2026: 12 warm places from the Canary Islands to Thailand, with temperature, sea and rain for each, plus where to avoid.

Luuk11 min read

Best Time to Visit Koh Samui: The Island's Seasons Month by Month

The best time to visit Koh Samui, month by month: the dry season, the rainy months on the Gulf, when to switch to the Andaman coast and how long to stay.

Ilse8 min read

Thailand Itinerary 2 Weeks: A Day by Day Route for First Timers

Thailand itinerary for 2 weeks, day by day: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, the Krabi coast and one island, with nights per stop, transport and a summer variant.

Ilse12 min read

Best Time to Visit Thailand: Which Region Fits Your Month

The best time to visit Thailand depends on the region: when to go to Bangkok, the north, the Andaman coast and the Gulf islands, month by month, in words.

Ilse13 min read

Warmest Places in Europe in Winter: 10 Sunny Spots From November to March

The warmest places in Europe in winter, ranked by real January temperatures, with the warmest pick for every month from November to March.

Robin10 min read

Thailand in December: Weather, Where to Go and How to Plan It

Thailand in December: the weather by region, which coast and islands to pick, Christmas prices and a two week route you can plan in Stippl.

Ilse6 min read

Top 20 Best Fall Destinations 2026

The best places to see fall foliage in 2026, from Kyoto and Vermont to Lake Bled, with the month the colour peaks and where to go in October and November.

Luuk15 min read

The Best Christmas Markets 2026: 10 Magical Destinations

The 10 best Christmas markets in Europe for 2026, with this year's opening and closing dates, where to find them and what to eat at each.

Robin6 min read

10 Incredible New Year's Eve Vacation Ideas: 2026-2027 Edition

Ten New Year's Eve trips for 2026-2027, from Sydney Harbour to Edinburgh's Hogmanay: what midnight looks like, the weather, and when to book.

Luuk8 min read

When is the Best Time to Visit Rome? A Quick Guide

The best time to visit Rome is April, May, late September and October. Every month rated, plus the 2027 dates that change crowds and prices.

Robin5 min read

Best Places to See Tulips in the Netherlands (2027 Dates)

Where to see tulips in the Netherlands in 2027: Keukenhof's dates, the Bollenstreek between Haarlem and Leiden, and how far each spot is from Amsterdam.

Robin8 min read

The 15 Best Honeymoon Destinations for the Summer

The best summer honeymoon destinations for June, July and August, with the ones to book early, the ones to skip in summer, and where to eat on each.

Luuk13 min read

5 Quiet Places to Spend Summer in Europe: A Small Guide

Five quiet holiday destinations in Europe for summer, from a Greek marine park island to Lofoten, with costs, the quietest weeks and calm beaches.

Robin4 min read

5 Secret Places in Sri Lanka: Destinations to Add to Your Itinerary

Skip the crowds: from Kalpitiya's dolphin lagoons to Jaffna's Tamil temples, 5 hidden Sri Lanka gems with how to get there and what not to miss.

Ilse4 min read

Thailand Travel Tips for First Timers: What to Know Before You Go

Thailand travel tips for your first trip, grouped by theme: money and payments, getting around, temple etiquette, health, paperwork and a SIM or eSIM.

Ilse12 min read

What Are The Best Cities in Northern Italy? 10 Places to Add to Your Trip

The 10 best cities in northern Italy, where each one sits on the map, how many nights it deserves, and three train routes that link them together.

Robin14 min read

What Are the Best Museums in Venice? 10 Places to Visit

Doge's Palace, the Peggy Guggenheim, the Accademia and seven more: the 10 best museums in Venice with 2026 prices, closing days and booking tips.

Robin10 min read

Where to Eat in Milan? 10 Spots You Don't Want to Miss

Ten Milan restaurants worth crossing town for, from Trippa's cotoletta to Luini's panzerotti, with prices, booking tips and the aperitivo rules locals follow.

Robin8 min read

Where to Stay in Bangkok: Best Areas & Neighbourhoods for Every Traveller

A neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guide to where to stay in Bangkok, from Sukhumvit to Khao San Road, with real price bands for every budget.

Ilse6 min read

What Are the 10 Best Things to Do in Nice and Cannes? A Guide for 1st Timers

The 10 best things to do in Nice and Cannes, plus how to get between them: the coastal train takes half an hour and needs no reservation.

Robin10 min read

Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Explore in the Netherlands

Ten places to visit in the Netherlands, sorted by how far they are from Amsterdam and whether they work as a half day, a full day or a night away.

Robin5 min read

Top Tourist Attractions in Japan - 10 Places You Need to Go To

Japan's 10 biggest attractions, grouped by city, with entry costs, how long each one takes and the best time of day to go.

Ilse22 min read

The Best Tuscan Souvenirs: 10 Amazing Gift Ideas

Authentic Tuscan products worth bringing home, what each costs, where to buy it rather than the tourist version, and what you can legally fly with.

Robin5 min read

The Best Transportation in Vietnam: 10 Main Routes and Options

How to get around Vietnam: 10 main routes from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay and Sapa down to Hoi An and Phu Quoc, with bus, train and flight times and prices.

Harvey18 min read

The highlights of my 1 month trip to The Philippines

Coron, El Nido, Port Barton, Siargao, Siquijor and Moalboal in 30 days: the full one-month Philippines route, with ferry times, costs and what to change.

Ilse16 min read

9 Most Beautiful Traditional Cities in Japan to Visit in 2026

Japan's traditional cities and towns, what each one is actually for, and how many to fit in. Nine destinations with what to do, where to stay and what it costs.

Ilse7 min read

Thailand in November: Is It Actually the Best Month to Go?

Is November a good time for Thailand? The dry season starts in most of the country but not every island — where to go, costs and Loy Krathong.

Ilse5 min read

The 10 Best Clubs in Oaxaca: For An Experience You Won't Forget

Oaxaca nightlife runs on mezcal, live cumbia and rooftops, not megaclubs. 10 clubs plus 14 bars, with checked addresses, hours, prices and what has closed.

Maarten19 min read

The 20 Best Photo Spots in Japan: The Ultimate Guide for Shutterbugs

The 20 best photo spots in Japan, with the best light, the right season, the crowds and the entry rules for each one, from Fushimi Inari to Mount Fuji.

Ilse24 min read

The Best Puglia Itinerary: How to Spend 2 Weeks in Puglia

A road-tested 2 week Puglia itinerary: 14 days from Polignano a Mare to Lecce, Matera, Alberobello and the Gargano, with drive times and where to stay.

Robin17 min read

Mount Batur Sunrise Trek: Is the 2 am Start Worth It?

A 2 am pickup, two hours up in the dark and a 1,717 m volcano rim. What the Mount Batur sunrise trek costs, how hard it is, and when cloud beats you.

Ilse7 min read

Koh Samui vs Phuket: Which Island Should You Visit?

Koh Samui or Phuket? Beaches, cost, flights and the opposite monsoon seasons compared, so you can tell which island suits your trip.

Ilse6 min read

How to Create a Travel Budget: 5 Simple Steps to Stick to It

Build a travel budget in five steps, see what a day really costs from trips travellers logged with Stippl, and keep tracking it while you travel.

Luuk10 min read

How to Go From Rome to Venice? 4 Options to Consider

Rome to Venice is 394 km in a straight line and under 4 hours by direct train. Compare train, car, bus and flight on time, cost and hassle.

Robin7 min read

How to spend 2 weeks in the French Riviera: The Ultimate Itinerary

A 14 day French Riviera itinerary by train: five nights in Nice, four in Cannes, four in Marseille, with real fares, day trips and where to stay.

Robin13 min read

Great Ocean Road Itinerary: One Day, Two Days or Three?

A day-by-day Great Ocean Road itinerary from Melbourne: what fits in a single day, where to stop over two or three, and how to beat the tour buses.

Ilse10 min read

Free Travel Itinerary Template (2026): What to Include + How to Use One

A free travel itinerary template to copy into Google Sheets, with a filled in 12 day example and the columns that matter. Start your plan today.

Luuk10 min read

12 Best Day Trips from Melbourne: How Far You Can Really Get in a Day

The 12 best day trips from Melbourne, with how far each one really is, which ones you can do by train, and the three that deserve an overnight instead.

Ilse13 min read

Byron Bay to Gold Coast: How Long It Takes and How to Get There

Byron Bay to Gold Coast is about 73 km and roughly 40 minutes by road. Compare driving, the coach and both airports, plus the clock change at the border.

Ilse6 min read

Best Time to Visit Bali: An Honest Month by Month Guide

May, June and September are Bali's best months. An honest month by month guide to the rain, the crowds, the prices and the dates that close the island.

Ilse10 min read

Best Beaches in the Philippines: 5 Stunning Coastal Getaways

Boracay, Panglao, Nacpan, Saud or Bantayan? The 5 best beaches in the Philippines, the best month for each and what a beach trip costs.

Ilse10 min read

The 8 Best Day Trips from Sydney: Where to Go for a Weekend

Blue Mountains, Royal National Park, Wollongong, Hunter Valley: the best day trips from Sydney, with real travel times and what each costs on an Opal card.

Ilse8 min read

Bangkok Rooftop Bars: 10 Views Worth the Elevator Ride

Ten Bangkok rooftop bars worth the elevator ride, what a night on each actually costs, dress codes, and the one that is not worth it.

Ilse6 min read

Bali Rainy Season: What to Expect, and What Still Works

Bali's rainy season runs November to March. What the rain does to the boats, the beaches and the roads, what still works, and how to plan a January trip.

Ilse8 min read

Australia in December: High Summer, Christmas and Where to Go

December is high summer in Australia, not winter. Region-by-region weather, what Christmas does to prices, and where to go if you are flying from Europe.

Ilse8 min read

Best Restaurants in Oaxaca: 21 Places to Eat in 2026

From the smoke aisle at 20 de Noviembre to Oaxaca's MICHELIN kitchens: 21 of the best restaurants in Oaxaca, every one rechecked in August 2026.

Maarten14 min read

20 Great Italy Travel Tips: Make the Best Out of Your Trip

Twenty practical Italy tips, plus what a trip costs, how to get around, when to go and three route shapes that work for a first trip.

Robin16 min read

20 Best Free Things to Do in Florence: A Guide for First Timers

The Duomo's interior, the Piazzale Michelangelo sunset, San Miniato's chanting monks: 20 genuinely free things to do in Florence, plus what still costs money in 2026.

Robin11 min read

20 Best Places to Eat in Puglia: A Must for Food Lovers

The best restaurants in Puglia by town, from cave dining in Polignano to Salento trattorias, every venue re-checked live in August 2026.

Robin18 min read

2 amazing weeks in Japan: The perfect Spring Itinerary of Japan

Japan in spring, day by day: a 2 week itinerary through Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Koyasan, with 2027 cherry blossom timing, Golden Week and JR Pass costs.

Ilse20 min read

15 Best Beaches in Puglia: A Guide for Sea Lovers

All 15 best beaches in Puglia ranked and scored, grouped by coast, with the closest picks to Bari, Lecce, Taranto and the Gargano.

Robin14 min read

14 Best Beaches in Bali: From Cliff Coves to Calm Water

Bali's 14 best beaches, coast by coast, and which of them you can actually swim at. Cliff coves on the Bukit, calm water in Sanur, and the Nusa Penida day trip.

Ilse12 min read

13 Best Beaches in Australia: A Coast-by-Coast Guide

Whitehaven, Bondi, Cottesloe and ten more, from Queensland to Western Australia, with the stinger seasons and patrol flags that decide where you can swim.

Ilse10 min read

Top 10 Warm Fall Destinations in Europe: Must-Visit Beach Locations

Where in Europe is still warm enough to swim in October, with sea temperatures, typical highs and how late in the month each one holds up.

Robin5 min read

10 Days in Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pai

Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pai in ten days at three nights a stop — the northern route, with real travel times, costs and what to skip.

Ilse6 min read

10 Days in Thailand: Island Hopping Itinerary

Bangkok, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan in ten days, three nights each — the pace real Stippl trips actually run, with ferry times and costs.

Ilse6 min read

10 Best Affordable Romantic Getaways in Europe

Ten affordable romantic breaks in Europe, roughly what a long weekend for two costs in each, and when to go so it stays affordable.

Robin6 min read

10 Best Nightclubs in Berlin: Get Ready to Enjoy the City

The best clubs in Berlin for 2026: what each door wants, what entry costs and when to turn up. Berghain, Sisyphos, about blank, Tresor, KitKat and more.

Robin13 min read

10 Best Nightclubs in Cancún: Get Ready to Party

Ten Cancun clubs with what entry costs, what open bar actually includes, and the difference between the Hotel Zone strip and downtown.

Maarten9 min read

10 Best Restaurants in Amalfi: A Foodie's Guide

Where to eat in Amalfi town, from Michelin-starred La Caravella to seaside trattorias, plus restaurants worth the drive to Ravello, Praiano and Scala.

Robin5 min read