Budapest districts explained: District V, VI, VII, VIII, IX and the Castle District compared for first-timers, nightlife and value, with where to stay for the Christmas market.
Hotels with a Taipei 101 view: which Xinyi streets and floors actually see the tower, the best free viewpoints, and where to stay for New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Where to stay in Prague for the Christmas markets: Old Town, Malá Strana, New Town and Vinohrady compared, with 2026 market dates, locations and airport transport.
Where to stay in Tokyo for Christmas: Marunouchi, Roppongi, Omotesando, Shiodome and budget bases matched to the 2026 Christmas illuminations and markets, with Christmas Eve tips.
Where to stay in Seoul for Christmas: Myeongdong, Jongno, Seoul Station, Dongdaemun, Hongdae, Gangnam and Jamsil compared by atmosphere, noise, value and transport, plus booking timing.
Tokyo at New Year: hatsumode at Meiji Jingu, Sensoji and Zojoji, the best areas to stay, what’s open from 31 December to 3 January, overnight trains, countdowns and booking tips.
Where to stay for New Year’s Eve: how to choose a base for the big night, plus the best neighbourhoods in Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Edinburgh, London and New York.
Where to stay in Strasbourg: the Grande Île, Petite France, the station area, Krutenau, the Neustadt and Kehl compared, with Christmas market dates, booking tips and transport.
Where to stay in Vienna: the Innere Stadt, Leopoldstadt, Landstrasse, Wieden, Mariahilf, Neubau, Josefstadt and the Hauptbahnhof compared, with Christmas-market tips and airport links.
Sapporo Snow Festival 2027 (4–11 February): the three sites, the best areas to stay (Odori, Susukino, Sapporo Station, Nakajima Park, Otaru), when to book and getting around in the snow.
Where to stay in Hakuba Valley: Happo Village, Echoland, Wadano, Goryu, Iwatake and the northern resorts compared, plus how to get there from Tokyo, booking timing and taxes.
Where to stay in Niseko: Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village, Annupuri and Kutchan compared for first-timers, families and budgets, plus airport transfers, booking timing and taxes.