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How to prepare for a trip to China
Preparing for China is like packing for an expedition to another planet: everything seems clear, but the devil is in the details. To avoid standing bewildered in the middle of bustling Shanghai, not k…
Best Cities in China for Your First Trip
It seems like a no-brainer: grab tickets to Beijing, and you’re all set. For a first-timer, it’s perfect. However, we hold a different opinion, which is why we’ve chosen 5 cities in China that are bet…
Chinese New Year: When Not to Fly to the Middle Kingdom
China is a dream destination for many travelers. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the futuristic skyscrapers of Shanghai , and spicy Sichuan cuisine attract tourists all year round. However, there…
Journey to Tibet: Traveling Through the Sky
High mountains hide one of the most mysterious places on the planet under their cover — authentic Tibet. Throughout the country’s history, it has been extremely difficult for a foreigner to get there.…
Journey to the Filming Locations of the Movie ‘Avatar’
Everyone probably remembers the movie about creatures with blue skin and long tails, featuring flying half-dragons and strange nature. We are, of course, talking about ‘Avatar’. The original film was…
What to Eat in China
Chinese cuisine is a delight. It is one of the most diverse and popular in the world. Many know about dumplings, Peking duck, or Kung Pao chicken — thanks to them, Chinese cuisine restaurants in any c…
Why it’s important to travel more in youth
Today you’re finishing university, and then poof—you’re 50. And you haven’t really seen the world! Or do you think you’ll have a blast in retirement, like the Chinese? But they have a different story.…
Budget Beijing: How Not to Go Broke in China’s Capital
The capital of China, an endlessly vast metropolis, astonishing in its scale and aspiration for the future. Beijing quickly overwhelms with its size. And its cost. But in reality, this city knows how…
What to see in Chiang Mai
The first question you might have is where Chiang Mai is and what it actually is. Don’t be alarmed: Chiang Mai is a large city and the capital of the province of the same name in Northern Thailand, an…
QR code: in which countries can you pay this way
Just a few years ago, preparing for an overseas trip meant a mandatory visit to a currency exchange and a painful calculation of cash. Today, the world is changing rapidly, and the smartphone is repla…
How and Where to Meet Locals While Traveling
Traveling alone? No reason to be sad. Cast aside all doubts and fears, but don’t turn off your common sense. We’ll help you find not just a travel companion, but also a guide. And maybe even a new goo…
Tipping in Asia. Should you leave a tip, when and how much?
When traveling in Asia, remember that tipping is a Western culture that came to Asia relatively recently. In many regions, money left as a tip can be considered almost an insult. Today we will talk ab…
Free Public Transport Abroad
How to get around abroad is always a tricky question. Some simply buy a day pass and spare no expense, while others prefer to walk to avoid spending extra money on “it’s only a ten-minute walk!”. But…
Looking Down: The Best Observation Decks in the World
To better understand a city or admire the surrounding nature, you need to climb higher. The ascent isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it for the experience and the view from the top. If you’re not afra…
Most romantic destinations for a declaration of love
You can say “I love you” anywhere, but February is a special month. It’s a time when you either want to escape winter to the tropics, or, conversely, find comfort in snow-covered ancient cities, warmi…
Heading to Hainan instead of Thailand
Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, like pasta with stew — cool, but after the third time, you want something new. And where can you go for roughly the same money? There’s an option just for those who want…
Not just Hainan: China’s beach resorts
When we think of the sea in China, the island of Hainan immediately comes to mind. But what if we told you that this is just the tip of the iceberg? The mainland of the country hides dozens of stunnin…
How to plan a trip with elderly parents
A joint vacation with parents is not just a change of scenery, but an investment in family history. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we rarely get to have heart-to-heart conversations, and a…
Abandoned Cities: 5 Places Where Time Stood Still
Sometimes a trip needs a little adrenaline. And you don’t necessarily have to parachute, paraglide over the city (which is also very cool!) or provoke local bandits by walking alone in dark alleys. Yo…
Aerial Journey: Europe’s Best Cable Cars
Hey guys! How about the idea of seeing a city from above? But not just from an observation deck, battling the wind-hairdresser and endless tourists with selfie sticks, but in more comfortable conditio…