Seven continents
The world by continent
Pick a continent and dive into its countries, cities and stories.
Where to start
Seven continents, seven ways to travel. Here is how our guides break down, and what each region actually asks of you — budget, season, paperwork.
Asia
The best ratio of wonder to price, if you accept the long flights. Southeast Asia is unbeatable on budget; Japan needs genuine planning (bookings, rail pass); Central Asia — Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan — has opened up considerably on visas.
Africa
The continent with the widest spread between countries: Morocco and Tunisia are a few hours away with no visa, while East Africa means vaccines, park permits and a real budget. The rainy season dictates everything, more than price does.
North America
Distances force a choice: either a road trip through the American West or a city, rarely both. Electronic authorisation (ESTA, eTA) must be filed before departure, and daily budgets are the highest among our destinations.
South America
The continent of long itineraries — Peru, Bolivia, Patagonia — where altitude and reversed seasons set the calendar. Allow three weeks minimum: internal travel easily eats a third of the trip.
Antarctic
The exceptional one, reached by ship from Ushuaia between November and March. Treat it as a separate project: high budget, book far ahead, no improvising once you are there.
Europe
The easiest ground for a first big trip: fast trains, accommodation everywhere, no paperwork within the Schengen area. The real questions are budget and season — Croatia or Slovenia in June costs half what Italy costs in August, for comparable scenery.
Oceania
Far, expensive, and worth the time: less than three weeks in Australia or New Zealand leaves you rushing. Seasons are reversed, which makes it an excellent escape from the European winter.