Maya Davis

Maya writes the practical side of travel: when to go, what it costs and how to get the most out of a trip.

Snow on the ground and rooftops beside an arch of the Charles Bridge in Prague, with a few people walking beneath it

How to Fit a Cold-Weather City Break Into a Single Carry-On Bag

Maya Davis · November 5, 2026

A traveler walking across the tiled passport control hall at Zagreb Airport toward the booths, with Croatian and EU flags ahead

Europe's New Border Rules: What EES and ETIAS Mean for Your Winter Trip

Maya Davis · November 3, 2026

Shelves of Christmas figurines, including reindeer, polar bears, snowmen and white horses, on a stall at Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt

How to Plan a European Christmas Market Trip Without the Worst Crowds

Maya Davis · October 27, 2026

A large four-sided Mondaine clock on posts in the main hall of Zurich Hauptbahnhof, with travelers walking beneath the station's iron roof

Clocks Go Back This Weekend: How the Time Change Can Trip Up Travelers

Maya Davis · October 24, 2026

Bright red Japanese maples and a green pine in front of a temple building at Tofuku-ji in Kyoto

Destination Guides

Kyoto in Autumn: When and Where to See the Fall Leaves at Their Best

Maya Davis · October 21, 2026

The Northern Lights

When and Where to See the Northern Lights in 2025/2026

Maya Davis · August 3, 2025

Skiier going down a snowy mountain

Winter Thrills Without Breaking the Bank: How to Make Your Ski Vacation More Affordable

Maya Davis · June 24, 2025

Tiramasu on a white plate

Food Around the World

Explore Iconic Desserts from Every Continent

Maya Davis · May 23, 2025