After four trips and a half-dozen Tokyo hotel stays I’ve paid for myself, I break down why I’d stay in Shibuya, Asakusa, Roppongi, Ginza, or Shinjuku.
After a week in San Sebastián with my family, I’m sharing where I’d stay for a first trip, with hotel picks in Centro, pintxo-filled Parte Vieja, and beachside Antiguo.
After eight days in San Sebastián, I’m sharing my favorite stops, including La Concha, Monte Igueldo, San Telmo Museum, plus the best pintxos, restaurants, and day trips.
After six days in Bilbao, I’m sharing my picks for the Guggenheim, Casco Viejo pintxos, where to stay in Abando, and the best nearby day trips from Bilbao.
After spending a day in Guéthary, I’m sharing my favorite stops, from Le Vieux Port and Terrasse Pierre-Lious to Providence Guéthary and the best restaurants and stays.
After a week at Le Talaia and an inland villa, here’s how I’d pick between Grande Plage, Les Halles, and Côte des Basques, plus hotels I’d book for families.





