From the notebook
our notebook
Sometimes one line isn't enough. These are the write-ups behind a few of the places on our lists.
15 August 2026 · 3 min read · Madrid
Why Juana La Loca is still Madrid's tortilla worth planning around
Go for Madrid’s most famous tortilla, then stay for the pintxos, wine and the pleasure of ordering one more thing than planned.
10 August 2026 · 5 min read · 48 hours · Barcelona
48 Hours in Barcelona, a weekend by fortynine
If a friend landed in Barcelona with two days and no plan, this is the route we'd send them on.
8 August 2026 · 4 min read · Barcelona
The Box, the tiny bar worth finding in Barcelona
Homemade rum, tequila infusions, serious cocktails and unapologetic late-night food making a convincing case for staying for one (or two) more drink.
7 August 2026 · 4 min read · 48 hours · Amsterdam
48 Hours in Amsterdam, a weekend by fortynine
If we were showing someone Amsterdam for the first time, we'd start here.
3 August 2026 · 2 min read · Amsterdam
The neighbourhood restaurant that refuses to pick one lane, welcome to Turbo
Some restaurants try to do everything. Turbo makes it feel effortless.
1 August 2026 · 2 min read · Amsterdam
Ten minutes at Alpha Coffee, an Amsterdam-Athens direct flight
Come for the coffee, stay for the greek traditional pies