Renting a Car in Croatia – 10 Essential Things Nobody Tells You Croatia’s coastline is arguably one of the most spectacular road-trip destinations in Europe. From the ancient walls of Dubrovnik to the waterfalls of Plitvice and the lavender fields of Hvar, having your own wheels unlocks parts of the country that buses and ferries … Read more
Best Car Hire in Malta — My Top 3 Picks (And What to Avoid) I have been to Malta a few times now — enough to have opinions about the car rental market that I am actually confident in. And the truth is, the quality of car hire companies in Malta varies a lot. Not … Read more
Renting a Car in Morocco — What You Really Need to Know I have done a few road trips in Spain over the years, and on a couple of occasions, I could actually see the Moroccan coast from across the Strait of Gibraltar. I always promised myself I would plan a road trip there one … Read more
Renting a Car in Portugal – The Ultimate Guide Renting a car in Portugal is genuinely a rewarding choice. From the vine-covered hillsides of the Douro Valley to the golden beaches of the Algarve, the best of this country is spread across a beautiful land that opens up completely when you hire a vehicle, and … Read more
Renting a Car in Greece — The Ultimate Guide from a local I have been visiting Greece for over 30 years. I have driven on the mainland, on the big islands and the small ones, in summer heat and in the quiet of the shoulder season. And after six months living in Athens, I feel … Read more
Best car hire in Athens – and what to avoid I have been visiting Athens for over 20 years and spent six months living there. And in all that time, one of the most common questions I get from travellers is: “Do I actually need a car in Athens?“ The honest answer is more nuanced … Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Car in Cyprus: Everything You Need to Know So you’re thinking about renting a car in Cyprus? Smart move! After exploring this beautiful Mediterranean island extensively over the years, I’ve gathered tons of insights that I wish someone had told me before my first trip. Before you click that … Read more
Renting a Car in Malaga: DOs and DON’Ts + avoid these SCAMS Renting a car in Malaga and Costa del Sol can be stressful if you are not familiar with the place and a few scams that unprofessional providers run. In this guide, you will find all the things you should know before booking a … Read more
Spain Road Trip Itinerary: The best 20 Scenic routes It has been a long time since I wanted to write about my favourite Spain road trips. My first Spanish itinerary was 30 years ago and I completed my last one just a couple of months ago. I just love renting a car in Spain and … Read more
Epic Andalucia Road Trip | A unique Southern Spain itinerary Planning the Andalucia Road Trip well in advance is a must. Consider that this is the largest region in the country with so many interesting things to do and places to visit. To help you out I have organised this Southern Spain road trip itinerary … Read more