A couple travel blog for food, city breaks and hidden gems
VayCay Couple started over maps and coffee, swapping travel tips and stories about the street food stalls and small restaurants we’d found on our trips. Many of those places weren’t in any guidebook, and they were often the best part of the holiday.
That’s still what we write about. Our guides are for couples planning romantic city breaks and beach holidays, and they focus on where to eat, drink and stay once you arrive. You’ll find Michelin-starred restaurants in Rome, seafront dining in Ixia on Rhodes, the best nightlife areas in Portugal and the chips worth queuing for in Amsterdam. There are also hearty meals in the Dominican Republic, fresh local food in Cape Verde and quiet European towns where a simple lunch became the highlight of the day.
Every guide is based on our own trips and gives honest advice. Lunch from a street vendor or dinner at a family-run restaurant can tell you more about a place than its main sights. So we point you to the hidden restaurant in a busy city as readily as the food stall in a remote village.
Browse all our destinations to find the overlooked spots worth adding to your next trip.
Sleeper trains are sexy again across Europe in 2026 and 2027
A private compartment, an evening departure and another city outside the window when you wake up. Sleeper trains in Europe still make an appealing start to a holiday, particularly when you would...
Where to eat in Tsilivi Zante
For a Greek taverna meal in Tsilivi, start with Zorbas or The Olive Tree. For lunch beside the beach, look at Freddies Beach Bar. M-eating and Halfway House are useful choices when...
What is pasticciotto and where to try it in Puglia
Pasticciotto is a small oval pastry with a golden shortcrust shell and a soft custard centre. It belongs to Salento, the southern part of Puglia, where a warm one with coffee is...
What is poncha and where to try it in Madeira
Poncha is a traditional Madeiran drink made with sugarcane spirit, honey and fresh lemon juice. It is mixed by hand and served in small glasses, with a sharp citrus flavour and enough...
Valencia nightlife and where to go in the evening
Start with El Carmen for Old Town bars and live music, or Ruzafa for dinner followed by drinks. Head towards the beach for an evening in El Cabanyal, and look at the...
