Wanderlust Travel

Category: Cities

  • Best Time to Visit Europe: A Season-by-Season Guide

    Best Time to Visit Europe: A Season-by-Season Guide

    Europe changes completely with the seasons. The right timing can mean the difference between elbowing through crowds and having a piazza almost to yourself.

    Season by season

    SeasonBest for
    SpringBlossoms, mild weather, fewer crowds
    SummerLong days and festivals (but busy)
    AutumnHarvest food, golden light, lower prices
    WinterChristmas markets and quiet cities

    Our sweet spot is late spring or early autumn — great weather without peak-season prices.

  • 48 Hours in Tokyo: The Perfect City Break

    48 Hours in Tokyo: The Perfect City Break

    Two days in Tokyo is barely a taste, but with a good plan you can pack in temples, neon nightlife and the best meal of your life. Here’s our tried-and-tested itinerary.

    Day 1: Old meets new

    • Morning: Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa.
    • Afternoon: Akihabara for gadgets and arcades.
    • Evening: Shibuya Crossing and dinner in a tiny izakaya.

    Day 2: Culture and calm

    • Morning: Meiji Shrine and a stroll through Yoyogi Park.
    • Afternoon: Harajuku shopping and crepes.
    • Evening: City views from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (free!).

    Get a prepaid transit card on arrival — it works on almost everything and saves endless queuing.