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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
The World’s Largest Cities
If you prefer non-stop action to quiet solitude somewhere by the sea or in the mountains—this article is for you. We’ve already told you about the oldest cities in the world, and now it’s time to delv…
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…
Terrifying Secrets of Planet Earth
What to do if your adrenaline levels are rapidly dropping? “Get on a motorcycle or take a skydiving course,” say the “sporty” citizens. But what about those who skipped physical education classes for…
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.…
Most Dangerous Countries for Travel
International SOS assessed health and life risks for travelers in various countries worldwide and created an interactive map. Based on data from the British company Ipsos Mori, International SOS asses…
Graffiti: Where to go for street art
Long gone are the days when graffiti was considered solely vandalism. Today, street art is a powerful and vibrant direction of contemporary art, transforming gray city walls into open-air galleries. A…
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…
Cemeteries as Museums: A Guide to the Most Beautiful Necropolises
For many, a walk through a cemetery is a plot from a gothic novel or a forced necessity. But experienced travelers know: ancient burial grounds are the most honest open-air museums. There is no urban…
Scary, but interesting: the most eerie places on the planet
For travel, we try to choose beautiful, interesting, or memorable cities and resorts. But they also have direct opposites — places that are eerie, frightening, and scary. And there’s something strange…
What Tour Guides Don’t Talk About?
Do you like engaging excursions? Everyone loves them. And what spices up the list of historical facts about a landmark? Legends, of course! We’ve tried to gather interesting legends about some landmar…