Senior Travel Editor
Amelia Chen
City rankings, first-timer itineraries and trip-cost models
Amelia leads Global Itinerary’s destination desk: she edits country and city guides, owns the Top 100 / 101–200 city rankings, and checks that itineraries use real places rather than filler. Her work is editorial — compiled from destination data, cost bands and published travel research — then rewritten for travellers planning a trip.
Editorial standards live on our About page: original itineraries and cost models, sourced practical notes, and a reminder to verify visas and safety with official sources.
Published guides
GuidesTop 100 Cities to Visit in 2026: A Practical Traveller’s Ranking
Our honest Top 100 cities list for 2026 — ranked from major destination-city travel data, with a one-line reason to go and a link to each city guide on Global Itinerary.
Amelia Chen18 min read
Guides101–200 City Itineraries: Separate Guides for Each City
Browse the next hundred city blogs — each destination has its own 5–15 day itinerary post, not one combined ranking.
Amelia Chen4 min read
Guides7-Day Bali Itinerary & Trip Cost Guide (2026)
Plan the perfect week in Bali: temples, rice terraces, beaches and day trips — plus a realistic trip cost breakdown for budget, mid-range and luxury travellers.
Amelia Chen14 min read
Guides10-Day Japan Itinerary (Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka): Best Time & Trip Cost
A practical Japan travel itinerary for first-timers covering Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka — plus when to go, rail tips and a clear trip cost guide.
Amelia Chen15 min read
Guides5-Day London Itinerary: Best Things to Do, Best Time & Trip Cost
A first-timer London travel guide covering iconic sights, neighbourhoods and museums — plus when to visit and how much a London trip costs.
Amelia Chen12 min read
Guides5-Day New York City Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost
A first-timer NYC itinerary covering Midtown, Central Park, Downtown, Brooklyn and more — with best time to visit New York and a realistic trip budget.
Amelia Chen13 min read
Itineraries48 Hours in Tokyo: The Perfect First-Timer Itinerary
From dawn at Sensō-ji to midnight ramen in Shinjuku, here's how to experience the essence of Tokyo in a single unforgettable weekend.
Amelia Chen9 min read
GuidesBeyond Oia: Where to Watch Santorini's Sunset in Peace
Everyone crowds into Oia — here are the quieter caldera viewpoints that are just as spectacular.
Amelia Chen6 min read
Guides15-Day Istanbul Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Istanbul travel guide with a 15-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen18 min read
Guides12-Day Barcelona Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Barcelona travel guide with a 12-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen16 min read
Guides12-Day Rome Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Rome travel guide with a 12-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen16 min read
Guides13-Day Prague Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Prague travel guide with a 13-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen17 min read
Guides7-Day Shanghai Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Shanghai travel guide with a 7-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen13 min read
Guides13-Day Dublin Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Dublin travel guide with a 13-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen17 min read
Guides6-Day Moscow Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Moscow travel guide with a 6-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen13 min read
Guides11-Day Frankfurt Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Frankfurt travel guide with a 11-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen16 min read
Guides14-Day Venice Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Venice travel guide with a 14-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen17 min read
Guides13-Day Mumbai Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Mumbai travel guide with a 13-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen17 min read
Guides11-Day Budapest Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Budapest travel guide with a 11-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen16 min read
Guides12-Day Copenhagen Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Copenhagen travel guide with a 12-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen16 min read
Guides9-Day Geneva Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Geneva travel guide with a 9-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen14 min read
Guides13-Day Naples Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Naples travel guide with a 13-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen17 min read
Guides14-Day Valencia Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Valencia travel guide with a 14-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen17 min read
Guides7-Day Marrakech Itinerary: Best Time to Visit & Trip Cost (2026)
A practical Marrakech travel guide with a 7-day first-timer plan, best time to visit, where to stay and a realistic 2026 trip cost — written like our Bali and Dubai itineraries.
Amelia Chen13 min read