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Tomás Herrera

Field writer, Europe: honeymoons, weddings and cruises, based in Lisbon

Covers Spain, Portugal, Italy

Last field trip Sep 202657 guides published
  • Luxury
  • Honeymoon
  • Cruises

Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese

About

Tomás spent a decade planning destination weddings before writing about them. He covers honeymoon itineraries in Italy and Greece, the Mediterranean cruise lines worth the money and the ones that are not, with real cabin prices and the fees the brochure leaves out. Refined without being precious.

Field trips

Months, not dates, for privacy.

  • Sep 2026DolomitesLakes without a tour bus, 6 nights
  • Jun 2026Santorini and NaxosHoneymoon hotels compared, 7 nights
  • Oct 2025Western Mediterranean7-night cruise, Barcelona round trip

Guides by Tomás Herrera

a city street with a yellow taxiItineraryBarcelona in 3 days: Gaudí, the old town and MontjuïcUpdated Oct 13, 2026aerial photography of city during daytimeWhere to stayWhere to stay in Barcelona: five neighborhoods comparedUpdated Oct 13, 2026a scenic view of a city and a body of waterWhere to stayWhere to stay in Funchal: old town, center, hotel zone or MonteUpdated Oct 2, 2026a view of a beach and a city from a hillWhere to stayWhere to stay in Nazaré: beach, Sítio, Pederneira or ValadoUpdated Oct 2, 2026a black and white photo of a tall buildingHow toThings to do in Évora: Chapel of Bones, Roman temple and megalithsUpdated Oct 2, 2026people sun bathing on beachHead to headAlbufeira or Lagos: which Algarve base is better for you?Updated Oct 2, 2026gray and yellow castle at the top of a hillHead to headPena Palace tickets: Essential, Complete or park only?Updated Oct 2, 2026a view of a beach and a city from a hillHow toNazaré big waves: when to go and where to watch themUpdated Oct 2, 2026a waterfall over a body of waterHead to headGerês or Peneda: which side of the park should you base on?Updated Oct 2, 2026gray and yellow castle at the top of a hillItinerarySintra day trip from Lisbon: route, transport, tickets and what to skipUpdated Oct 2, 2026a waterfall over a body of waterHow toPeneda-Gerês hiking permits: which trails need ICNF approvalUpdated Oct 2, 2026gray and yellow castle at the top of a hillWhere to stayWhere to stay in Sintra: historic center, station, São Pedro or ColaresUpdated Oct 2, 2026a black and white photo of a tall buildingHow toLisbon to Évora: train, bus or car, with stations and timesUpdated Oct 2, 2026a view of a beach and a city from a hillHow toLisbon to Nazaré: day trip by car, coach or trainUpdated Oct 2, 2026people sun bathing on beachWhere to stayWhere to stay in Albufeira: old town, Oura, Areias or FalésiaUpdated Oct 2, 2026a scenic view of a city and a body of waterHow toLevada walks from Funchal: booking, fees and how to chooseUpdated Oct 2, 2026a waterfall over a body of waterHow toThings to do in Peneda-Gerês: forest, waterfalls and villagesUpdated Oct 2, 2026people sun bathing on beachHow toFaro airport to Albufeira: bus, taxi, transfer, train or carUpdated Oct 2, 2026a scenic view of a city and a body of waterHead to headGetting to Monte from Funchal: cable car, bus, taxi or on footUpdated Oct 2, 2026a black and white photo of a tall buildingHead to headHow many days in Évora? Day trip, one night or twoUpdated Oct 2, 2026buildings and trees near body of waterWhere to stayWhere to stay in San Sebastián: four bases, from the old quarter to GrosUpdated Oct 1, 2026the inside of a building with columns and archesWhere to stayWhere to stay in Córdoba: four bases, from the Judería to the stationUpdated Oct 1, 2026a large building that is next to a body of waterHow toDay trips from Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Guernica and Vitoria-GasteizUpdated Oct 1, 2026a large building that is next to a body of waterItineraryBilbao in 2 days: the Guggenheim, the old town and a pintxos eveningUpdated Oct 1, 2026a very tall building with a clock on it's sideWhere to stayWhere to stay in Santiago de Compostela: old town, Ensanche or stationUpdated Oct 1, 2026a narrow street lined with potted plants next to a buildingItineraryAndalucía in 7 days: Seville, Córdoba, Granada, Ronda and MálagaUpdated Oct 1, 2026brown Timan Faya wooden signageHead to headLanzarote or Tenerife: which Canary island suits your trip?Updated Oct 1, 2026a scenic view of the mountains and oceanHow toTeide cable car and summit permit: what needs a booking and a feeUpdated Oct 1, 2026high-angle photography of stadium surrounded by high-rise buildingWhere to stayWhere to stay in Málaga: four bases, from the old town to the beachUpdated Oct 1, 2026the inside of a building with columns and archesHow toMezquita-Catedral tickets: price, free hour, hours and how to visitUpdated Oct 1, 2026a building with a staircaseWhere to stayWhere to stay in Valencia: five bases, from the old town to the beachUpdated Oct 1, 2026a building with a staircaseItineraryValencia in 3 days: old town, Turia gardens and the seaUpdated Oct 1, 2026a group of people swimming in a blue oceanHow toIbiza in 4 days: old town, west-coast coves, Formentera and the northUpdated Oct 1, 2026buildings and trees near body of waterItinerarySan Sebastián in 2 days: a pintxo-led route from old quarter to IgueldoUpdated Oct 1, 2026a very tall building with a clock on it's sideHow toHow many days in Santiago de Compostela: one, two or three, with day tripsUpdated Oct 1, 2026Beach scene with a stone pier under a cloudy skyWhere to stayWhere to stay on the Costa del Sol: five bases from Málaga to NerjaUpdated Oct 1, 2026a building with a staircaseHead to headValencia or Barcelona: which city fits your trip?Updated Oct 1, 2026a group of people swimming in a blue oceanWhere to stayWhere to stay in Ibiza: five bases from Ibiza Town to the northUpdated Oct 1, 2026a narrow street lined with potted plants next to a buildingWhere to stayWhere to stay in Andalucía: five bases, from Seville to CádizUpdated Oct 1, 2026a large building that is next to a body of waterWhere to stayWhere to stay in Bilbao: four bases, from Casco Viejo to the GuggenheimUpdated Oct 1, 2026brown Timan Faya wooden signageHow toLanzarote in 5 days: Timanfaya, vineyards, Manrique sites and beachesUpdated Oct 1, 2026Beach scene with a stone pier under a cloudy skyWhen to goBest time to visit the Costa del Sol: month by month for sun and seaUpdated Oct 1, 2026the inside of a building with columns and archesItineraryCórdoba in one or two days: a timed plan and when to stay the nightUpdated Oct 1, 2026a narrow street lined with potted plants next to a buildingWhen to goBest time to visit Andalucía: month by month, and when to avoid the heatUpdated Oct 1, 2026a scenic view of the mountains and oceanWhere to stayWhere to stay in Tenerife: 5 bases, Costa Adeje to Puerto de la CruzUpdated Oct 1, 2026a very tall building with a clock on it's sideHow toCamino de Santiago: the last 100 km from Sarria and the CompostelaUpdated Oct 1, 2026a group of people swimming in a blue oceanWhen to goBest time to visit Ibiza: club season, beach weather and quiet monthsUpdated Oct 1, 2026a scenic view of the mountains and oceanHead to headNorth or south Tenerife: which side should you base on?Updated Oct 1, 2026high-angle photography of stadium surrounded by high-rise buildingItineraryMálaga in 2 days: Alcazaba, Picasso, beach and tapasUpdated Oct 1, 2026Beach scene with a stone pier under a cloudy skyItineraryCosta del Sol in 7 days: a route by car, or by train and busUpdated Oct 1, 2026a group of people swimming in a body of waterHow toHow to get to Menorca: flight or ferry, and which port to chooseUpdated Oct 1, 2026buildings and trees near body of waterHead to headSan Sebastián or Bilbao: which Basque city, and how to split the nightsUpdated Oct 1, 2026a group of people swimming in a body of waterItineraryHow many days in Menorca: 3, 5 and 7-day plans with covesUpdated Oct 1, 2026high-angle photography of stadium surrounded by high-rise buildingHow toDay trips from Málaga: Ronda, Granada, Córdoba, Nerja, CaminitoUpdated Oct 1, 2026a group of people swimming in a body of waterWhere to stayWhere to stay in Menorca: four bases, Ciutadella to the north coastUpdated Oct 1, 2026brown Timan Faya wooden signageWhere to stayWhere to stay in Lanzarote: four bases, Puerto del Carmen to FamaraUpdated Oct 1, 2026The jagged peaks of the Seceda mountain range in the Dolomites, ItalyAlternativesBeyond Lago di Braies: five Dolomites lakes without a tour busTomás Herrera · Updated Sep 30, 2026
DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.

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