Inspirations
Ideas, trends, destinations to explore — to fuel your travel wishes before we make it tailor-made.
An inspiration helps you choose (ranking, season, budget). A destination guide details a trip: itinerary, budget, entry requirements and practical advice.
Start from your travel dates, your budget and what you want to experience (nature, city, relaxation). Our trend rankings and seasonal articles are designed for that.
Yes: each idea can become a tailor-made itinerary, based on your dates, your pace and your budget.
Yes, TripCompanion offers a dog-friendly option on request. It depends on the destination, transport and accommodation: it is assessed case by case.
This page gathers our travel ideas: destination rankings (2026 and 2027 trends), advice on choosing your season or budget, and complete destination guides with itinerary, budget and entry requirements. Any article can then become a tailor-made trip.
2027 Trends
Japan, Albania, Peru, Norway, Oman... the full ranking with budgets and best seasons.
Season
New York, London, Switzerland, Cologne, Strasbourg, Paris: our ideas for a great Christmas trip.
Trends
Brittany, Norway, Greece, Portugal: the destinations trending this year.
Budget
Brittany, Gorges du Verdon, Portugal: our ideas for a great summer on a budget.
When to go
Dry season, rainy season, peak season: our guide to picking the right dates.
Destination guide
14-day itinerary, budget, JR Pass, visa and FAQ: the complete guide to planning your trip to Japan.
Destination guide
Riviera, UNESCO towns and Alps: 10-day itinerary, budget and tips.
Destination guide
Machu Picchu, altitude, 14-day itinerary and budget: all you need to plan Peru.
Destination guide
Lakes, Soča Valley, vignette: the 7-day itinerary for Slovenia.
Destination guide
Visa, seasons by region, north-south itinerary and budget for Vietnam.
Destination guide
Fjords, Lofoten, northern lights and budget: the Norway guide.
Destination guide
Road trip, wadis, desert: where do you really need a 4x4?
Destination guide
ETA, Skye, Highlands, midges: the 10-day itinerary for Scotland.
Destination guide
Seasons, Tortuguero, Arenal, car insurance: the 12-day itinerary.
Destination guide
Tbilisi, Kazbegi, qvevri wine: the 10-day itinerary for Georgia.
Season
Cherry blossoms, mild weather: why spring is the ideal season for Japan.
Planning
Destination, season, budget: the key steps to plan your safari well.
Astro-tourism
Spain, the Sahara for the 2027 eclipse, Atacama: our astro-tourism ideas.
Northern Lights
Norway, Iceland, Finland: where and when to go to see the Northern Lights.
Deals
Lesser-known resorts with a huge skiable area.
Season
Rovaniemi, husky sledding and the Northern Lights: our guide to Christmas in Lapland.
Season
Budapest, Prague, Krakow, Ljubljana, Transylvania: our top 5 for autumn.