Planning a good trip takes time. Most travel content makes it harder — vague inspiration, top-10 lists that don’t help you decide, and itineraries written for a different kind of traveler.
Miles & Flavors exists to make the planning part more straightforward.
Hi, I’m Lili.
I’m a statistician and traveler based in Hungary. I’ve traveled across Europe, the Middle East, and the US — as a couple, and more recently with a young child.
My background means I approach travel the same way I approach data: I compare options carefully, track actual costs, and I’m skeptical of advice that sounds good but doesn’t hold up in practice.
What I publish here reflects what I’ve actually done, planned, or researched — not what makes for a good headline.
What you’ll find here
Every guide on this site is structured around decisions — where to stay, how much to budget, what to skip, and what’s worth the extra cost. Not a list of everything you could do. A clear recommendation for what you should do, with the reasoning behind it.
Destination guides
Organized by destination cluster — itinerary, where to stay, what it costs, and what to skip.
Cost breakdowns
Real numbers from actual trips — specific costs with context, not estimates or averages.
Planning basics
How to find cheaper flights, which travel card to use, when free cancellation matters, and how to get data abroad.
What makes this different
Most travel content is built around inspiration: beautiful photos, wishlist destinations, and emotional hooks designed to make you want to go — not to help you get there.
This site focuses on the decision layer: when to go, where specifically to stay, what things actually cost, and what common mistakes to avoid. The tone is direct. If something is worth doing, I’ll explain why. If it isn’t, I’ll say that too.
- No top-10 lists written without firsthand knowledge
- No hotel recommendations based on sponsored stays
- No vague advice like “stay near the city center”
Who this is for
This site is most useful if you prefer a clear plan over endless research, travel as a couple or with young children, and want good value — not the cheapest option and not the most expensive. If you find most travel guides either too vague or too overwhelming to act on, this is probably for you.
A note on affiliate links
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you book a hotel, activity, or service through them, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. This helps cover the cost of running the site. I only link to services I’ve used or researched thoroughly, and the commission doesn’t affect what I recommend.
Ready to start planning?
Start with the planning basics, or go straight to a destination.