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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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Layover in Beijing
Eiffel Tower, Disneyland, and skyscrapers. Do you think this is all about a trip to Paris? Not at all: this is Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau. And the gateway to them is Beijing airport, where you'll…
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 de…
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…
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 stor…
The Journey of a Suitcase from Check-in to Retrieval upon Arrival
I think many people are curious to know what happens to luggage at the airport. We decided to show you the journey of a suitcase from check-in to its retrieval upon arrival. The first thing we do at t…
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…
The Most Beautiful Airports in the World
Airport. An amazing place where the anticipation of travel and an imminent vacation collides with routine procedures, huge queues, and a feeling of one's own insignificance against the backdrop of vas…
Traveling and getting around the city without internet
Internet can disappear not only upon arrival in another country, but even during a trip across Russia, for example, by train. We have prepared useful tips for those who are worried about losing networ…
Heading to a ski resort: what to take to the mountains?
The start of the ski season is just around the corner. Experienced tourists booked hotels and flights back in September-October and are already starting to prepare their gear. It's harder for beginner…
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…
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…
How to attract sponsors and press to your project
This is the second part of an interview with Sergey Severin, head of the PLAN X expedition team. In the first part we talked about the inner workings of the project: where to get ideas for an expediti…