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Diary

08 October 2026

How to schedule an Instagram post for free (updated guide)

In 2019 you needed Creator Studio, which no longer exists: here is how to schedule your Instagram posts for free, from the app or from a computer.

05 October 2026

Long weekends and bank holidays in Italy 2027: making the most of a stingy year

In 2027 four Italian holidays fall on a weekend, but with a little planning you still get four long weekends with no days off and some 9-day breaks. All the dates and our group trips, from Uzbekistan to Japan.

30 September 2026

The Azores in August: our group itinerary across São Miguel, Faial, Pico and Terceira

Eleven days of craters, lava-stone vineyards and natural pools in the middle of the Atlantic. Here is this summer's group trip, day by day, which we are running again in August 2027.

30 September 2026

Renting a Car in the Azores: Our Tips for São Miguel, Faial, Pico and Terceira

This summer we drove across four Azorean islands with our group. Here is everything we learned about renting a car island by island, from booking to returning the keys.