Travel Guide
Italy Travel Guide 2026: Get the Essential Local Tips That Guidebooks Leave Out
Stretching over 1,200 km from the Alps to the deep south, Italy's 20 regions (only unified in 1861) remain fiercely proud of their local traditions. Thanks to its global cultural footprint, arriving in the Bel Paese always feels strangely familiar. Whether you are drawn by world-renowned gastronomy, ancient heritage, or diverse landscapes, Italy never disappoints.
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Lisbon City Guide: Smart itineraries, local hotspots and budget tips
And yet, the real magic of Lisboa lies somewhere beyond the packed cruise ships, hour-long waits for Tram 28, and endless tuk-tuk traffic. Which is why AXA compiledthe Lisbon expert guide below. With our first-hand local know-how, flexible itineraries, and insider safety and culture tips, you can explore the capital like a true Lisboeta!
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Travel Itineraries in Spain: Routes and Circuits Based on Your Trip Duration
Spain is a large country with a highly diverse geography, easy to adapt to different types of trips: a short getaway of 3 or 4 days, a 1-week journey, or a longer trip through several regions. Its excellent network of trains, domestic flights, highways, and well-connected cities makes it easy to design custom itineraries based on the time you have available. In this guide, you'll find itinerary ideas organized by duration: from 3 days to 3 weeks, with suggestions designed to help you travel at a comfortable pace and get the most out of every destination. In Spain (as in many places), the key isn't rushing from place to place it's choosing the right stops and savoring those genuinely local experiences.
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Travelling to Switzerland in 2026: A Practical Guide to Discovering the Country Like a Local
Switzerland is one of Europe's most iconic destinations. It blends elegant, cosmopolitan cities, picture-perfect Alpine villages, crystal-clear lakes, breathtaking mountains, and an exceptional quality of life.
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Planning a Trip to Germany: 6 Itineraries for Every Trip Length
A trip to Germany is a great fit for anyone who loves short distances and maximum variety. A few days are enough for a first taste, but two to three weeks are ideal for discovering the land of poets and thinkers in its entirety. In a short amount of time, you can experience completely different regions. From the port city of Hamburg in the north to Munich in the south, it's only a 6-hour train ride the compact distances make it easy to explore Germany in every direction.
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Travelling safely in Europe: our safety tips to brave the most dangerous cities
Are you planning a discovery getaway to European cities? Whether it be a city break in Barcelona, a “Made in London” shopping spree, a season of love in Paris, a romantic weekend in Venice, a pub hopping tour in Dublin, a museum marathon in Madrid, a business meeting in Vilnius or a university course in Hamburg...Europe awaits! Before you leave make sure you are a cautious and informed traveller by examining the risks entailed in a trip on the so-called Old Continent.
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