Destination comparisons
Two-country side-by-side pages — best time, budget, climate, what each delivers, and a verdict on which suits which traveler. 42 pairs, hand-picked.
Europe
- Greece vs Italy Ruins in the morning, a swim by noon, taverna until dark.
- Croatia vs Greece Dubrovnik, the Adriatic coast, ancient cities. Compact and beautiful.
- Italy vs Southern Portugal The benchmark for food, history, and beauty.
- Iceland vs Norway Geysers, glaciers, northern lights, hot springs.
- Italy vs Lisbon, Portugal The benchmark for food, history, and beauty.
- France vs Spain Paris is only the opening act — wine country, the Alps, and two coastlines.
- France vs Italy Paris is only the opening act — wine country, the Alps, and two coastlines.
- Italy vs Spain The benchmark for food, history, and beauty.
- Southern Portugal vs Spain Atlantic beaches, excellent food and wine, slow pace.
- Austria vs Germany The Alps done properly — skiing, hiking, and Vienna for the culture.
- Austria vs Switzerland The Alps done properly — skiing, hiking, and Vienna for the culture.
- Czech Republic vs Hungary Prague earns the crowds. The rest of the country is the bonus.
- Czech Republic vs Poland Prague earns the crowds. The rest of the country is the bonus.
- Ireland vs United Kingdom Rent a car, chase the coast, accept the weather.
Southeast Asia
- Bali, Indonesia vs Thailand Warm, affordable, endlessly deep — beach, wellness, and culture in one place.
- Bali, Indonesia vs Philippines Warm, affordable, endlessly deep — beach, wellness, and culture in one place.
- Bali, Indonesia vs Vietnam Warm, affordable, endlessly deep — beach, wellness, and culture in one place.
- Thailand vs Vietnam The complete package for warm-climate travel.
- Philippines vs Thailand Over 7,000 islands and the best beaches in Asia.
- Philippines vs Vietnam Over 7,000 islands and the best beaches in Asia.
- Malaysia vs Singapore The most underrated food trip in Southeast Asia.
- Malaysia vs Thailand The most underrated food trip in Southeast Asia.
- Cambodia vs Vietnam Angkor is one of the great sights on earth. Build the trip around it.
Americas
- Costa Rica vs Mexico Surfing, rainforest, volcanoes, and wildlife in extraordinary density.
- Argentina vs Peru Buenos Aires has the best steakhouses and nightlife in South America.
- Colombia vs Mexico Medellin is one of the most exciting cities in the world right now.
- Canada vs United States Wilderness on a continental scale — Rockies, coast, and the cities between.
- Argentina vs Brazil Buenos Aires has the best steakhouses and nightlife in South America.
- Brazil vs Peru A continent of a country. Pick two or three things and commit.
Middle East, Africa & South Asia
- Morocco vs Turkey Medinas, desert, mountains, and coast — sensory and varied.
- Egypt vs Jordan The pyramids and Luxor — unmatched ancient sites.
- India vs Sri Lanka Overwhelming, beautiful, and utterly unlike anywhere else.
- India vs Nepal Overwhelming, beautiful, and utterly unlike anywhere else.
- Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates Newly open, and the most surprising trip in the region right now.