Travel writer at City Voyager
Joana Lima
Joana writes the boring-but-essential parts of travel — visas, transport passes, SIM cards, opening hours, what to do when something goes wrong. The kind of details that quietly save a trip from going sideways.
Articles by Joana Lima
Where to Stay in Melbourne: Choose Your Base
Choose the right Melbourne base: central sightseeing, riverside evenings, inner-north neighbourhoods or the bay, with clear transport trade-offs.
October 13, 2026
Where to Stay in Oaxaca: Choose Your Neighbourhood
Choose your Oaxaca City base by the streets you will use most: markets near the Zócalo, Santo Domingo's cultural sights, Jalatlaco or Xochimilco.
October 13, 2026
Renting a Car in Europe: Country-by-Country Guide
Plan a European rental car trip with country-specific checks for licences, deposits, insurance, tolls, city access and cross-border permission.
October 12, 2026
Where to Stay in Sydney: Choose Your Base
Choose a Sydney base by the journeys you will repeat: harbour sightseeing, dinner out, coastal mornings or an early flight. Compare each area before choosing a room.
October 8, 2026
Where to Stay in Los Angeles: Choosing Your Base
Choose your Los Angeles base by the journeys you will repeat: compare Downtown, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice and airport stays.
October 8, 2026
Choosing a Maldives Island: What to Compare
Choose a Maldives island around the holiday you want: compare local islands and resorts, airport transfers, rooms, reef access and the full cost of your stay.
October 5, 2026
Where to Stay in Singapore: Neighborhood Guide
Choose a Singapore base around the evenings, transport and room features that matter to you, from City Hall and Chinatown to Orchard and Sentosa.
October 3, 2026
Maldives Honeymoon: Choosing Your Type of Stay
Choose a Maldives honeymoon that suits both of you, from the privacy of your terrace to dinner plans, transfer arrangements and time together.
October 3, 2026
Singapore with Kids: Choosing Your Days Out
Build family days around one worthwhile outing: compare children's gardens, Singapore Zoo, indoor art play and Universal Studios, with practical limits.
October 3, 2026
Where to Stay in Buenos Aires: Neighborhood Guide
Choose a Buenos Aires base around the evenings you want, the sights you will revisit and the routes you will actually use. Compare neighborhoods and inspect the exact address before booking.
October 3, 2026
Where to Stay in New York: Neighborhood Guide
Choose a New York base by the journeys you will repeat. Compare specific station areas, waterfront trade-offs, family needs and the total accommodation cost.
October 3, 2026
Essaouira from Marrakech: Day Trip or Overnight?
Choose how much time Essaouira deserves, what to visit on a short trip and what an overnight adds, with practical transport and accommodation choices.
October 3, 2026
Where to Stay in Rio de Janeiro: Neighborhood Guide
Choose between Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Flamengo, Santa Teresa and Barra by the journeys you will make each day.
October 3, 2026
Where to Stay in Tokyo: Choosing Your Neighborhood
Find your Tokyo base by comparing the evenings you want, the station entrance you will use and the room you actually need, with airport connections as a final check.
October 3, 2026
Where to Stay in Mexico City: Neighborhood Guide
Choose a Mexico City base around the places you will return to each day. Compare five neighbourhoods, then check the exact address, room noise and access.
October 3, 2026
Where to Stay in Kyoto: Neighborhood Guide
Choose a Kyoto base around your evenings, train journeys and room needs. Compare the station, downtown, Gion and Arashiyama before booking.
October 3, 2026
Where to Stay in Marrakech: Neighborhoods and Riads
Choose a Marrakech base around your evenings, sightseeing and arrival: compare medina sectors, modern districts and resorts, then check the room and its actual access.
October 3, 2026
Night Trains in Europe 2026: Routes and Booking
Compare European night trains, cabins and booking rules. Updated Milan route, station changes and practical advice for connecting journeys.
October 1, 2026
Vienna to Budapest by Train: 2026 Route & Ticket Guide
Hourly Railjets link Vienna and Budapest in about 2h20. 2026 fares from €13, the MÁV booking trick, rail pass rules, station guides and day-trip timings.
October 1, 2026
Prague to Vienna Train 2026: Time, Prices & Booking
Everything about the Prague–Vienna train in 2026: journey time, ČD/ÖBB Railjet vs RegioJet fares from €15, rail pass rules, station guides and a Brno stopover.
October 1, 2026
Scenic Trains in Switzerland: Routes, Passes and Prices
Explore top Swiss scenic trains like Glacier Express and Bernina. Get 2026 prices, pass comparisons, reservation tips, and a sample 5-day itinerary.
September 11, 2026
Bernina Express or regional: Milan trips and scenic stops
Choose the Bernina Express or regional trains for a Milan day trip, a Swiss transfer or stops at Alp Grüm and Poschiavo. Compare tickets, reservations and autumn diversions.
September 11, 2026
Europe by Train: Interrail, Eurail & Country Networks
How to actually travel Europe by train in 2026: Interrail vs Eurail, pass prices, reservation traps, country-by-country operators, night trains, and when point-to-point tickets beat the pass.
September 1, 2026
ETIAS & EES Explained: EU Travel Requirements Guide
EES biometric checks already run at Schengen borders, and the €20 ETIAS authorisation for visa-exempt travellers is expected in late 2026. What each system does and how to prepare.
August 4, 2026
London to Amsterdam by Train: Complete Eurostar Guide
The complete guide to the London–Amsterdam Eurostar: 4h19 direct from £39, check-in at St Pancras and Amsterdam Centraal, booking windows, Interrail and alternatives.
August 4, 2026
Schengen Visa & Travel Rules: 2026 Guide
The 29-country Schengen Area, the 90/180 rolling rule explained with examples, ETIAS in 2026, Type C visa costs, EES biometrics, and the third-party scams to avoid.
July 27, 2026
Best Time to Visit Europe: Month by Month
A practical month-by-month guide to Europe: what to expect, where to go, and local tips to plan the perfect trip—shoulder seasons, festivals, weather, and insider advice.
July 15, 2026